PSAM
3005

Communication Design Studio: Word as Image

Parsons School of Design: School of Art, Media, and Tech

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
CD Studio: Word as Image
Spring 2027
Taught By: Edward Baumgarten
Section: A

CRN: 17791

Credits: 3

Words and letters have great power in meaning when given conceptual form. Students will participate in discussions about the world of typography, and explore traditional as well as alternative means of creating and communicating with giving expressive form to language. Students will do a series of projects that go beyond pre-conceived aesthetic outcomes towards unique, concept-driven forms. Note: this course was previously offered under the title Experimental Typography. Open to: All University undergraduate students. Some seats reserved for Communication Design students.

Pre-requisite(s): PUCD 2130 Core 2: Typography or PSAM 1070 CD Foundations: Typography, or PACD 1100 Core 1: Typography. Some seats have been reserved for BFA Communication Design majors.
Co-Requisites: No Co-requisites

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

Department: School of Art, Media, and Tech (AMT)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Studio (S)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Repeat Limit: N/A

Add/Drop Deadline: February 2, 2027 (Tuesday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 14, 2027 (Wednesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 6:48pm EDT 10/13/2026

Meeting Info:
Days: Tuesday
Times: 7:00pm - 9:40pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2027 - 5/11/2027