Course Title: Fundamental of Design No. of Credit Hours: 3(0+3)
Course Code: _____ Year: I Semester: I_
Detail of New Course Contents
Introduction to Design
Overview of design disciplines
Historical evolution of design
Significance of design in various industries.
Elements of Design
Study of fundamental design elements: line, shape, form, color, texture, space
Practical application through hands-on projects
Principles of Design
Exploration of design principles: balance, rhythm, emphasis, contrast, scale, proportion
Design assignments
Critique and analysis of designs based on principles
Typography in Design
Role of typography in visual communication
Typography principles and application in design projects
Integration of text with other design
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Book Title: Graphic Design Fundamentals: An introduction & work book for beginners
Author: Kris Taft Miller
Edition: June 21, 2022
Publisher: Unknown
Book Title: For the love of design
Author: Steven Heller
Edition: November 8, 2022
Publisher: Design School of Visual Arts, New York
Book Title: The pocket complete color harmony- Color palettes for
designers and artists.
Author: Tina Sutton
Edition: October 13, 2020
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Book Title: Typography Essentials: 100 Design Principles for Working with Type
Author: Ina Saltz
Edition: Updated – January 8, 2019
Publisher: The City College of New York - Rockport Publishers
Book Title: Design for composition
Author: Sohui Lee (Author), Russell Carpenter (Author)
Edition: August 19, 2023
Publisher: Parlor Press
Course Code: _____ Year: I Semester: I_
Detail of New Course Contents
Introduction to Design
Overview of design disciplines
Historical evolution of design
Significance of design in various industries.
Elements of Design
Study of fundamental design elements: line, shape, form, color, texture, space
Practical application through hands-on projects
Principles of Design
Exploration of design principles: balance, rhythm, emphasis, contrast, scale, proportion
Design assignments
Critique and analysis of designs based on principles
Typography in Design
Role of typography in visual communication
Typography principles and application in design projects
Integration of text with other design
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Book Title: Graphic Design Fundamentals: An introduction & work book for beginners
Author: Kris Taft Miller
Edition: June 21, 2022
Publisher: Unknown
Book Title: For the love of design
Author: Steven Heller
Edition: November 8, 2022
Publisher: Design School of Visual Arts, New York
Book Title: The pocket complete color harmony- Color palettes for
designers and artists.
Author: Tina Sutton
Edition: October 13, 2020
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Book Title: Typography Essentials: 100 Design Principles for Working with Type
Author: Ina Saltz
Edition: Updated – January 8, 2019
Publisher: The City College of New York - Rockport Publishers
Book Title: Design for composition
Author: Sohui Lee (Author), Russell Carpenter (Author)
Edition: August 19, 2023
Publisher: Parlor Press
