DEA 1150

DEA 1150

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

This course immerses students in the act and art of design communication. Students focus on a series of exercises covering both manual and digital visualization techniques to effectively present and communicate ideas to oneself and others. Students will become experienced with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), AutoCAD, SketchUp and Revit software applications in addition to manual hand skill development (sketching, drafting, rendering).


Enrollment Priority Enrollment preference given to: DEA undergraduate majors. Outside majors require permission of instructor.

Distribution Requirements (D-HE, LAD-HE)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP, 2022SP

Outcomes

  • Apply a variety of visualization skills and techniques for effective design communication.
  • Use sketches and renderings as design and communication tools using both manual and digital media.
  • Produce competent presentation graphics across a range of tools.

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5494 DEA 1150   STU 501

    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026
    • Yoon, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Design and Environmental Analysis (DEA) majors must earn B- or higher in DEA 1150 to enroll in subsequent studios.