Corcoran College of Art and Design

Credit Courses + Graphic Design

Choose from a wide array of individual credit courses, ranging in skill levels from novice to advance-levels. Most courses are available to audit.


History of Design

No sections available this semester

AH3060 (3.0 credits or audit)
This wide-ranging survey from 1850 to the present presents a history of designed objects, images, and spaces. (CE students may request special permission to enroll in this 3 credit undergraduate course.)

Digital Media Culture

No sections available this semester

AH3065 (3.0 credits)
Focusing on both contemporary and obsolete technologies and mediums, this course covers the impact of the digital revolution on culture, business, and the individual.

Theories and History of Graphic Design

No sections available this semester

AH3150 (3.0 credits)
This course investigates traditional and contemporary ideas, language, and theories of graphic design. (CE students may request special permission to enroll in this 3 credit undergraduate course.)

History of Type and Typography

No sections available this semester

AH7542 (3.0 credits)
Examine the motivating factors behind changes in type styles, the type designers who made significant contributions in styles, and iconic typefaces, many of which we still use today. (Graduate level)

Graphic Symbolism

No sections available this semester

AS3110 (3.0 credits)
This course explores the origin and meaning of symbols in the world of history, civilization, sculpture, painting, art, religion, and in different societies.

Business Communications for Design

No sections available this semester

AS4200 (3.0 credits)
This course focuses on building business communication skills and materials necessary for success in the field of design.

Two-Dimensional Design

DR1250 (1.5 credits or audit)
Students develop basic skills, working with a variety of materials and approaches to two-dimensional design.

Fundamentals of Graphic Design

No sections available this semester

GD1010 (3.0 credits or audit)
Students learn the basic principles of design, composition, and form making.

Design Studio I (AFA/CE)

No sections available this semester

GD2000 (3.0 credits or audit)
This course covers design principles such as Visual Hierarchy, Principles of Composition, and Semantics.

Design Studio II CE/AFA

No sections available this semester

GD2010 (3.0 credits or audit)
This course builds from the basic principles of graphic design learned in GD2000: Graphic Design Studio I.