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DGME 211 – Introduction to Graphic Design (CRN: 46417) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025

DGME 211 Introduction to Graphic Design

An introduction to visual communications in the field of graphic design. The course includes concept development, the creative design process, production, and presentation techniques. Students develop technical abilities to amplify content through composition, symbolism, and experimentation. Emphasis is on the basic design principles, design history, and understanding of the designer's role in society. A materials fee in the amount shown in the Schedule of Classes is payable upon registration.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)

Lecture hours/semester: 40-45
Lab hours/semester: 24-27
Homework hours/semester: 80-90

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area E5d

Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

College of San Mateo : Map

Department: Digital Media

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Course - View textbook and course related items in Bookstore

Instructor: Vera Fainshtein, fainshteinv@smccd.edu

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Section Information as of Wednesday, December 18 2024 - 10:06:18 am

Course status: Open

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
AB - Laboratory/Studio/Activity Meeting Date: 01/14-05/13 Meeting Time: 10:10am-11:25am Days: T Building: 10 Room: 0163 Instructor: Vera Fainshtein	01/14-05/13	10:10am-11:25am	T	10	0163	AB	Laboratory/Studio/Activity
AB - Lecture and/or Discussion Meeting Date: 01/16-05/15 Meeting Time: 10:10am-12:25pm Days: Th Building: 10 Room: 0163 Instructor: Vera Fainshtein	01/16-05/15	10:10am-12:25pm	Th	10	0163	AB	Lecture and/or Discussion

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 13, 2025

San Mateo County Community College District

DGME 211 – Introduction to Graphic Design (CRN: 46417) at College of San Mateo for Spring 2025