Communication Design
“The digital revolution has opened up communication design to new disciplines that require students to excel not only in traditional design skills, but in design research methodology, advanced concept development and system design processes." -Frederique Krupa, Chair of Communication Design
Communication designers give form to information in advertising, publishing and editorial design, corporate and exhibition design, websites, multimedia, environmental graphics, signs and maps, film and video. In all these fields, the need to clearly and succinctly inform, entertain and persuade remains a critical concern.
Located in an internationally renowned mecca for artists and designers, École Parsons à Paris offers Communication Design majors a unique opportunity to broaden their cultural and creative perspectives. Not only is the metropolitan landscape an ideal setting to experience graphic design in action, but the city's vibrant community of design professionals is a rich resource for students as they develop their own visual language.
to information in advertising, publishing and editorial design, corporate and exhibition design, websites, multimedia, environmental graphics, signs and maps, film and video. In all these fields, the need to clearly and succinctly inform, entertain and persuade remains a critical concern.
Located in an internationally renowned mecca for artists and designers, École Parsons à Paris offers Communication Design majors a unique opportunity to broaden their cultural and creative perspectives. Not only is the metropolitan landscape an ideal setting to experience graphic design in action, but the city's vibrant community of design professionals is a rich resource for students as they develop their own visual language.
The comprehensive curriculum at École Parsons à Paris establishes a solid foundation in visual form and design principles, as well as addressing the methodologies and issues behind contemporary graphic design. Visits to Parisian art and design institutions like the Pompidou Center, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, and the Palais de Tokyo provide a wealth of opportunities to view the trajectory of European communication design from its historical roots through to its latest trends.
COURSES
You can explore the range of courses we offer by downloading the Course Description Brochure 2011-2012.
Curriculum
| Foundation | semester 1 | semester 2 |
| Drawing Fundamentals 1+2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2D Integrated Studio 1+2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3D Design 1+2 | 3 | 3 |
| Laboratory 1+2 | 3 | 3 |
| Critical Reading and Writing 1+2 | 3 | 3 |
| Survey of World Art and Design 1+2 | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | 18 |
| Sophomore Year | Fall | Spring |
| Type: Core Studio | 4 | - |
| Type: Core Lab | 2 | - |
| Form: Core Studio | - | 4 |
| Form: Core Lab | - | 2 |
| Motion Graphics | 3 | - |
| Interactive MultiMedia | - | 3 |
| Studio Electives | 3 | 3 |
| Intro to Design Studies | 3 | - |
| The Culture of Design | - | 3 |
| Critical Studies Electives | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 | 18 |
| Junior Year | Fall | Spring |
| Collab 1+2 | 4 | 4 |
| Web Design 1+2 | 2 | 2 |
| Studio Electives | 4 | 3 |
| Global Design in the 21st Century | 3 | - |
| Critical Studies Electives | - | 3 |
| Art History Electives | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | 15 |
| Senior Year | Fall | Spring |
| Senior Thesis 1+2 | 3 | 3 |
| Senior Studio 1+2 | 3 | 3 |
| Internship/Studio elective | 1 | - |
| Design Entrepreneurship or Business Pratice | - | 3 |
| Studio Electives | 6 | 3 |
| Critical Studies Electives | 3 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | 15 |
| Total Credits for Degree | 134 |
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