SPRING 2026:
DSGD104
INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
This class teaches students to become familiar to both form and message development. Every semester, a company is assigned to students that they'll "work" for. Students are assigned instructions on how to promote this company through different projects, with this semester's company being "The Nature Conservatory".
Their mission is "to make the highest possible impact on the climate and biodiversity crises between now and 2030, through developing breakthrough ideas, amplifying local leaders and influencing policy."
Using Procreate, Adobe Software, as well as my camera, I aimed to showcase this company's mantra and mission, with an emphasis on water pollution in our world.
Project 1: Content map
Develop a detailed, logical, hierarchical research reference on aspects of the topic of Systems in Nature, or a "Content Map".
A content map is a useful, organized synthesis of the research you conduct about your chosen interpretation of the topic, and can refer to the topic in any way deemed appropriate.
Project 2: Poster series
Develop an engaging and memorable visual language through which you will communicate, establish the look and feel, or ‘voice’ of your hypothetical campaign, and generate public interest in your campaign and educate viewers about the topic
Project 3: Brochure
Provide a detailed analysis of an aspect of your topic for your client in an engaging, memorable, printed format. Also describe and diagram a particular quantifiable aspect of the topic.