DEA 1150

Design Graphics and Visualization

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This course immerses students in the act and art of design communication. Students focus on a series of exercises covering both manual and digital visualization techniques to effectively present and communicate ideas to oneself and others. Students will become experienced with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit software applications in addition to manual hand skill development (sketching, drafting, rendering).

Enrollment Information Enrollment limited to: Design and Environmental Analysis (DEA) majors; others by permission of of instructor.

Distribution Requirements (D-AG), (D-HE, LAD-HE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

Learning Outcomes

• Apply a variety of visualization skills and techniques for effective design communication.
• Use sketches and renderings as design and communication tools using both manual and digital media.
• Produce competent presentation graphics across a range of tools.

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