Design Team and Process Workflow

Catalog description

Prepares students to succeed in collaborative, team-based environments within the visual communication industries. Emphasizing professional project management methodologies, agile frameworks and hybrid workflows, students learn to plan, execute and evaluate complex design projects from concept to completion. Coursework integrates lectures, labs and multi-stage team projects to cultivate leadership, communication and problem-solving skills essential to professional practice. Topics include team dynamics, client communication, iterative design processes and the business of design. Students gain practical experience in managing resources, applying structured critique and producing client-ready deliverables while developing the adaptability and strategic thinking required for lifelong professional growth.