Platt College San Diego

DES101 - Design Basics

100 hours - 5.00 semester credit hours

Design Basics (DES101) explores the principles and processes of designing, brainstorming and theme development. Students will learn comping skills including marker/pencils/ink, 1, 2 & 3-point perspective and line art techniques. Theories will include color psychology, color theory and Gestalt psychology. The course also explores the concept of “design as a lifestyle” requiring formal research, writing, and presentations. Design styles, perspectives, figures, and trends will also be introduced in historical concepts. Photography as a medium will be used to practice elements of design along with understanding the historical, technical and commercial aspects of photography.