- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
Effective graphic design is essential to daily life as it informs, instructs, warns, and entertains us. Discover that design is a complex process involving research and analysis, concept development, critical evaluation, refinement, and execution. Students will focus on brainstorming and the creative process stage of design process and its relationship to visual problem solving. Hone critical thinking strategies for effective graphic design by practicing what is learned in relation to print- and web-based communications. Execute simple, thumbnail sketches to create and record concepts—a skill paramount for advancing into creating digital content.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$598.54 - $625.65 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are two offerings of GDES 1235 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 68593
Duration
Wed Apr 03 - Wed Jun 19 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 68593
- Domestic fees $625.65International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jun 19 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 860 |
Instructor
Carolina Becerra
Course outline
Domestic fees
$625.65
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
This class will be delivered in person on the Downtown campus. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
CRN 68592
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Mon Jun 24 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 68592
- Domestic fees $598.54International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Online |
Instructor
Omar Amini
Course outline
Domestic fees
$598.54
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
No classes on May 20. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Compare and contrast a communication designer's role to other creative roles.
- Analyze the creative process as it pertains to the design process.
- Analyze information to determine how best to approach a design problem.
- Apply research and analysis skills to the projects you create using provided criteria.
- Practice brainstorming techniques to build a variety of concepts for a common message.
- Use thumbnail sketches to produce, record, assess, and convey ideas.
- Describe analytical tools and principles applied through the design process that help viewers evaluate and process visual structure.
- Design compositions based on design principles, which effectively communicate to specific audiences.
- Present work describing a design rationale and provide constructive feedback on their own and peers' work.
Effective as of Winter 2023
Related Programs
Graphic Design Process (GDES 1235) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Graphic Communications
Diploma Full-time
- Graphic Design
Certificate Full-time/Part-time
- Graphic Design Foundations
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
Certificate Part-time
- User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
Subscribe
Interested in being notified about future offerings of Graphic Design Process (GDES 1235)? If so, fill out the information below and we'll notify you by email when courses for each new term are displayed here.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.