CT 10Understanding Digital Design
Introduction to digital design practices. How do contemporary design technologies and applications shape creative practice and expressive work? Students explore digital design tools and working methods, across a range of formats and mediums, through a project-centered framework. Technologies and projects are presented in conversation with visual design fundamentals, and a wide variety of historical and contemporary art and design works. Digital technologies for publishing and exhibiting work online are also introduced.
Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior proposed and declared creative technologies majors.
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When it runs
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | Online | K. L. Gillette | Open 15/30 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Studio | Tue Thu 5:20pm–6:55pm | Online | K. L. Gillette | Closed 37/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen Gillette | 3.4 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 65% | 45 |
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