Graphic Design/UX Design Classes
Make sure to look under Communication Design for the classes when searching the West Valley class search.
Communication Design Classes - Starting Spring 2024
HyFlex classes can be attended online or in the classroom
| ID# | Class | Dates | Instructor | Units | Description | Faculty Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32624 | GDES 001 Adobe Creative Apps for Graphic Design | HyFlex Lecture - T/TH 12:30 PM to 1:25 PM in CIL 122 or Online Zoom Lab - Async Online Only |
j. Rascov | 3 units | This course provides an overview of the Adobe Creative Suite used in graphic design and the graphic arts. The course also focuses on examining and developing the technical and intuitive skills designers use to visually and psychologically convey messages to an audience. | Email Jeff Rascov at [email protected] |
| 32627 | GDES002 History of Media and Communication | Async Online This is an online class that uses Canvas and does not have scheduled meeting times. |
s Elisondo | 3 units | This course introduces the history, structure, function, economics, content, and evolution of radio, television, film, the internet, and new media, including traditional and mature formats. Instructors encourage students to explore the social, political, regulatory, ethical and occupational impact of the electronic media. | Questions can be directed to - [email protected] |
| 32628 | GDES 003 - Introduction to Graphic Design | HyFlex Lecture - Monday Evening from 6 PM to 8:05 PM Lab - Async Online Only |
E Park | 3 units | This course focuses on the fundamental elements of design and introduces the software applications used in graphic design production. Topics covered include design concepts, creative process, visual construction, and the technical limitations and parameters for creating digital imagery and graphic solutions. | Email Eujin Park at |
| 32630 | GDES 004: Visual Design Practice | HyFlex Lecture - M/W 12:30 PM to 1:55 PM in CIL 122 or Online Zoom Lab - Async Online Only |
S. Akyuz | 4 units | Advisory: GDES 003 and GDES 007. This course provides a studio experience that engages a series of problems and themes in basic two design dimension. Students have the opportunity to develop fundamental design skills in a range of media. Additional focus includes the examination and development of design principles and attributes, and presents design problems for students to seek solutions utilizing a range of creative and critical perspectives. | Email Su Akyuz at [email protected] |
| 32632 | GDES 008: Photoshop for Designers | Async Only Lecture and Lab - Async Online Only |
J Rascov | 3 unit | This course is designed for students who want to learn advanced techniques in Photoshop. The course focuses on developing design solutions for a variety of media and platforms and provides advanced instruction on image editing, image construction, compositing techniques, and the creation and production of design specific art work. | Email Jeff Rascov at [email protected] |
| 32634 | GDES 011 - Blogs and Site Development: Wordpress | Async Online This is an online class that uses Canvas and does not have scheduled meeting times. Dates - 03/04/2024 — 04/12/2024 - 5 week class |
J. Rascov | 1 unit | Students have the opportunity to learn how to design, customize, and maintain blogs. Students use the WordPress content management system (CMS) to develop custom blogs and also have the opportunity to learn how to modify templates for blog and website publishing. Plugins and third party applications are also examined and implemented into blogging solutions. | Email Jeff Rascov at [email protected] |
| 32636 | GDES 12B - Social Media Marketing | Async Online This is an online class that uses Canvas and does not have scheduled meeting times. 04/15/2024 — 05/17/2024 |
J. Rascov | 1 unit | This course provides a critical framework for developing a comprehensive social media campaign. Additional focus is on the digital tools and software used to manage social media content. | Email Jeff Rascov at [email protected] |
| 34040 | GDES 020B: UX Design 2 | HyFlex Lecture - M/W 10:55 AM to 12:20 PM in CIL 122 or Online Zoom Lab - Async Online Only |
S. Akyuz | 4 Units | Advisory: GDES 020A. This course focuses on the full product design and development cycle with emphasis on UX design and development best practices. It explores advanced and trending strategies to create and deliver a scalable visual and interactive design system. Additionally, it explores equity-focused design thinking and how it is applied in today’s UX design framework. Instructors introduce best practices, using industry-standard UX design and prototyping apps, on project management, collaboration and working with product requirements. | Email Su Akyuz at [email protected] |
| 32638 | GDES 21A Web Development 1 | Async Online This is an online class that uses Canvas and does not have scheduled meeting times. |
s Elisondo | 4 units | This course focuses on using the most recent version of HTML and CSS to create web sites and mobile applications. The course also covers web standards following ADA requirements and validation. Students have the opportunity to plan, code and launch web sites for web and mobile platforms and work in teams using UX and interface design techniques. | Questions can be directed to - [email protected] |
| 32639 | GDES 025: Portfolio Development | HyFlex Lecture - Tuesday evening 6 PM to 7:50 PM Lab - Async Online Only |
J. Rascov | 3 unit | This course is designed for students committed to developing a portfolio for work, transfer, and other purposes. Students are given the opportunity to identify professional goals, analyze different types of portfolios, recognize legal and ethical issues pertinent to the field, and develop a professional skills based resume. Instructor evaluates portfolio presentations at the end of the semester. |
Email Jeff Rascov at [email protected] |