Course Info

GD 205: Graphic Design: Concept

This course introduces the process of ideation and conceptual problem solving in graphic design. Methodologies of research and iteration will be examined, with an emphasis on the role of analysis, conceptual thinking and visual production as the primary tasks of the graphic designer. Social and cultural considerations will be investigated through projects, exercises and lectures. Students will be introduced to strategies and tactics utilized to create design artifacts.

(GD 101 and GD 151) are prerequisites for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 13300
  • Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Sajad Amini | View syllabus

Spring 2024-2025

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 33026
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Bex Yolk | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 15076
  • Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Sajad Amini | View syllabus

Spring 2023-2024

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 33013
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Sajad Amini | View syllabus

Fall 2023-2024

  • Section: 401
  • Class number: 15852
  • Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Sajad Amini | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 40173
  • Meeting time: Tu 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00506 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Sajad Amini | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 28293
  • Meeting time: Th 10:00AM - 1:15PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Sajad Amini | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

  • Section: 601
  • Class number: 37641
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Heather Quinn | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

  • Section: 501
  • Class number: 20292
  • Meeting time: W 1:30PM - 4:45PM
  • Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
  • Instructor: Heather Quinn | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021