Course Info

DMA 402: Intro to Visual Communications Principles

This course introduces visual communication principles including, but not limited to, typography, color, movement and composition for print and screen applications. Students will create multiple projects and participate in class critiques to help build industry specific vocabulary, critical assessment, and familiarity with presenting creative work. Relevant creative methodologies and software used to prepare media for print and digital applications will also be covered. PREREQUISITE(S): None

Winter 2024-2025

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 23415
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Vivian Xu | View syllabus
  • Section: 830
  • Class number: 23416
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync-Classroom link
  • Instructor: Vivian Xu | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

  • Section: 801
  • Class number: 26116
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Kyle Green | View syllabus
  • Section: 830
  • Class number: 26117
  • Meeting time: Tu 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Kyle Green | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022


Section 830

Class number 20371
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Zahin Ali
  • Meeting dates: 1/3/2022 - 3/20/2022
  • Meeting time: Th 5:45PM - 9:00PM
  • Location: Online: Sync
  • Instructor: Nico Gibson