Design II: Collateral Communication

DESMA X 479.6E

In this hands-on course, research, design, and present collateral communication projects, achieving visual solutions that are functional, elegant, appropriate.

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Starting at $875.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Explore different problem solving approaches and techniques in a variety of graphic design media with the focus on both concept and aesthetics
  • Practice research skills about visual communication projects
  • Communicate evolving ideas through basic sketches
  • Recognize and develop hierarchy in layout design
  • Understand application of the same design to different items, as well as special materials and methods used in graphic design
  • Learn about presentation methods, file preparation, instructions, and production

About this course:

This course introduces students to strategies in design communication and covers utility of systems, programs, campaigns and design families. Visual presentation and concept development are emphasized.
Prerequisites
DESMA X 479.6A Design Fundamentals, DESMA X 481.99Z InDesign and DESMA X 479.4A Typography; or equivalent experience.

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
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Instructor: Shirin Raban
402508
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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No refunds after April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Book: Graphic Design Idea Book: Inspiration from 50 Masters by Steven Heller, Gail Anderson
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Discussion
Mon Mar 31, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Apr 7, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Apr 14, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Apr 21, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Apr 28, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon May 5, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon May 12, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon May 19, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon May 26, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
Discussion
Mon Jun 2, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111
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Mon Jun 9, 2025
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 111

Summer 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 6:30PM - 8:00PM PT
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Instructor: Shirin Raban
403920
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$875.00
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No refunds after July 06, 2025
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Tue Jun 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Jul 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Aug 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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Tue Sep 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 8:00PM PT
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Design Communication Arts
design-communication-arts-certificate-ce0401
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