CSTA 113 SU01: Communication Design

ECIAD
SectionSU01
TermSummer 2026
StatusA
DatesJun 29, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026
LocationIn Person
Meetings
  • Mon Tue 9:00am–4:00pm — MAIN C4240
  • Mon Tue Wed TueH Fri 9:00am–4:00pm — MAIN C4240
  • Mon Tue Wed TueH Fri 9:00am–4:00pm — MAIN B1110
InstructorJoe Gianoglio
Description (ECIAD)Discover how design influences the way we experience the world in this creative course! You will explore design processes and design principles and learn how images, typography, colour, and composition work together to guide interaction and communicate ideas. Using design thinking and mood boards, you will build your visual identity and create engaging designs in both physical and digital forms. With end users in mind, you will work on real-world design challenges that introduce you to branding, advertising, and content creation. You will strengthen your skills in visual language and creative thinking. By the end of the course, you will have work that reflects your technical skills and establish a deeper understanding of visual literacy as you communicate your ideas to others.
Price(s)DMRE: $2,713.20 DMEA: $2,513.20 IERE: $3,121.20 IEEA: $2,921.20
CSDB
CS TitleCommunication Design
CS DescriptionExplore how design shapes experiences by learning principles, visual language and design thinking. Create engaging physical and digital projects, develop your visual identity and tackle real-world branding and communication challenges.
Prior LearningNo prior learning required
Legacy InfoNone
Course Hours120
Hours per Class6
Course TypeTeen
Max Students20
Classroom TypeFlexible Classroom
Material ListMaterials and Software
StatusActive
Roll Out TermSU26
Flexible Learning PathwayN/A
Microcredential ProgramN/A
Microcertificate ProgramN/A
National ID36.0110 Art
AR CodeCSTP
Unit Code287301
Unit NameSummer Institute for Teens
Position Code1934
Area of StudySummer Institute for Teens
DisciplineCommunication Design
LevelYouth
Age16 - 18 years
Skills BadgeN/A