DESIGN 2310: Visual Principles and Techniques I - 50 Drawings exercise review.
Credit: E. Valentine
Design Foundations students visiting the Hopkins Hall Gallery
Credit: E. Valentine
Students in DESIGN 2310 - Visual Principles 1 participating in project discussion with their instructor.
Credit: G. Tippery
Design Foundations student working at a light table.
Credit: G. Tippery
All design disciplines encompass a broad spectrum of foundational knowledge; not the least of which is thinking like a designer and embracing the research and design process. The First-Year Design Foundations course sequence consists of 18 credit hours of design coursework (9 in Autumn Semester, 9 in Spring Semester) and is the beginning of the interdisciplinary core coursework included in all of our design majors. During foundations, students focus on learning the basic drawing skills that enable designers to think visually and formulate ideas through sketching, mapping and making diagrams. Students practice using basic design software tools for depicting, creating, modifying and presenting. They are introduced to typographical principles and page design that enhance communication and presentation. Students work individually and in teams and participate in open discussions and reviews of design ideas.
Curriculum and Course Sequence
All required 2100 and 2300 series courses in the Design Foundations Program must be taken in an exact sequence, as they are offered only once per academic year and each course is a required prerequisite for the following courses. Any student failing a required course will be removed from the foundations program and be required to stop the course sequence.
Autumn
DESIGN 2110: Design Fundamentals I - 3 Credits
DESIGN 2310: Visual Principles and Techniques I - 3 Credits
DESIGN 2700: Introduction to Design Practice - 3 Credits OR DESIGN 2750: Design History - 3 Credits
Spring
DESIGN 2130: Design Fundamentals II - 3 Credits
DESIGN 2330: Visual Principles and Techniques II - 3 Credits
DESIGN 2700: Introduction to Design Practice - 3 Credits OR DESIGN 2750: Design History - 3 Credits
This Design Foundations sequence begins with a competitive selection process to become a design foundations student and concludes with a portfolio-based major admissions review process.
Technology and Supply Requirements
The Department of Design is very sensitive to the economic, financial, and environmental costs traditionally associated with art and design educations. With this in mind, we have worked hard to reduce these costs where ever possible.
ALX Grant Lending Libraries
Many of the tools that we find useful in the foundation program are less useful to students later on in their curriculums. With this in mind, Ohio State Design has utilized Affordable Learning Exchange Grants to build a library of tools and systems for students to share material surpluses. Check out the video below for more.
Design Foundations Supply Kit
To ensure that all students have access to quality materials for those consumables they are required to purchase, Ohio State Design works with our local Blick Art Materials store to create specific supply kits. We work with them to keep costs low, quality high, and to bring the student kits to Hayes Hall so that students have everything they need, when they need it.
Admissions
From applicant to admitted Buckeye to Ohio State Design student, here's the admission information to know.
Academic Programs
From competitive majors to minors open to all, find out how design fits into your goals.
Academic Advising
Academic Advisors are here to help you design your ideal Ohio State educational experience.
Admissions
From applicant to admitted Buckeye to Ohio State Design student, here's the admission information to know.
Academic Programs
From competitive majors to minors open to all, find out how design fits into your goals.
Academic Advising
Academic Advisors are here to help you design your ideal Ohio State educational experience.