Communication Design Major
Pushing the boundaries of traditional graphic design, Communication Design combines design skills with conceptual thinking and practical experience, preparing students to be active participants in the creative community. The curriculum is designed for exploration in other media and students are encouraged to bring their experiences back to their design work. Skill-building, collaborative projects, learning how to work with clients, professional experience through internships, and Global Studios opportunities are balanced with theory and critical thinking for a design education that meets the needs of the global marketplace.
Center 4 Design
To gain real-world experience, you can work on actual client projects via the College’s Center 4 Design. C4D is an on-campus, working student studio where client work is conducted under faculty supervision for college credit. The C4D space features exposed beams, natural light, and an arched wooden ramada structure held in place by tension. Facilities include a top-of-the-line Macintosh computer lab, conference room, offices, and drawing tables placed under large windows.
Communication Design Faculty
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Paul Platosh
Communication Design Department Chair
Associate Professor in Communication Design
MA Liberal Studies 2005 Reed College (Concentration in Studio Art)
BA 1995 Carnegie Mellon University (Graphic Communications Management)
BA 1995 Carnegie Mellon University (Creative Writing)
Brian Acevedo
Assistant Professor in Communication Design
MFA 2001 Cranbrook Academy of Art (2D Design)
BFA 1998 Oregon State University (Graphic Design)
http://www.brianacevedo.com →
Jason Resch
Instructor in Communication Design
MBA 2004 Marylhurst Univeristy
BS 1998 University of Wisconsin-Stout (Marketing & Education) (Summa Cum Laude)
Pete McCracken
Instructor in Communication Design
BFA 1995 Pacific Northwest College of Art
pmccracken [at] pnca [dot] edu
http://www.plazmfonts.com →
Wes Youssi
Instructor, Communication Design
BFA 1999 Oregon State University (Graphic Design)
MFA 2003 Cranbrook Academy of Art (Graphic Design)
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Course Descriptions
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SLIDESHOW
Glance into the C4D, our professional graphic design studio. You can also visit the C4D website to learn more about the facility and Communication Design students.
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