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COMM 1501 - Visual Communication


Credits: 3

This course provides a theoretical and technical foundation in visual communication. Visual communication is the process of creating, evaluating, and distributing effective visual messages. Students are introduced to the principles of visual design, media content and forms, aesthetic dimensions and audience characteristics. Students apply these principles in the production process while designing projects using visual media hardware and software.

Prerequisite: None
Prerequisite or Corequisite: None
Corequisite: None
General Education Code: Arts and Humanities (ARHX)
Elective Code(s): CRTY, HUM, LART
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