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Planning, Public Policy & Management (PPPM)
119 Hendricks, 541-346-3635
College of Design
Course Data
  PPPM 356   Vis Dsgn Appl Practice 4.00 cr.
Fundamentals of visual communications for the public and nonprofit organizations. Professional practice in creating effective visual media, and conveying qualitative and quantitative data.
Grading Options: Optional; see degree guide or catalog for degree requirements
Instructor: Brown AE-mailHomepage Office:   247C Hendricks Hall
Phone:   (541) 346-2112
Course Materials
 
  CRN Avail Max Time Day Location Instructor Notes
  16544 8 34 1000-1120 tr 442 MCK Brown A  
Academic Deadlines
Deadline     Last day to:
September 28:   Process a complete drop (100% refund, no W recorded)
October 4:   Drop this course (100% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
October 4:   Process a complete drop (90% refund, no W recorded; after this date, W's are recorded)
October 5:   Process a complete withdrawal (90% refund, W recorded)
October 5:   Withdraw from this course (100% refund, W recorded)
October 6:   Add this course
October 6:   Last day to change to or from audit
October 12:   Process a complete withdrawal (75% refund, W recorded)
October 12:   Withdraw from this course (75% refund, W recorded)
October 19:   Process a complete withdrawal (50% refund, W recorded)
October 19:   Withdraw from this course (50% refund, W recorded)
October 26:   Process a complete withdrawal (25% refund, W recorded)
October 26:   Withdraw from this course (25% refund, W recorded)
November 16:   Withdraw from this course (0% refund, W recorded)
November 16:   Change grading option for this course
Caution You can't drop your last class using the "Add/Drop" menu in DuckWeb. Go to the “Completely Withdraw from Term/University” link to begin the complete withdrawal process. If you need assistance with a complete drop or a complete withdrawal, please contact the Office of Academic Advising, 101 Oregon Hall, 541-346-3211 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday). If you are attempting to completely withdraw after business hours, and have difficulty, please contact the Office of Academic Advising the next business day.

Expanded Course Description

Visual Design surveys the entire spectrum of visual media including: film, television, photography, advertising, graphics, and art. Students in this course will learn the fundamentals of visual literacy, how to describe and analyze visual media, how to create and utilize effective visuals and how to convey qualitative and quantitative data.

This course introduces students to a practice-based, hands-on approach to visual communication. Students will learn how to convey messages and ideas with targeted audiences in mind. Topics include the elements and principles of design, color theory, typography, symbols, brand identity, logos, data/infographics and information design. Students will also share their work and learn to take part in design critiques and discussions, as both designers and peers.

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