PSAM
3011

Communication Design Studio: Social Impact

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

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Degree Students
CD Studio: Social Impact
Spring 2025
Taught By: Jessica Weber
Section: A

CRN: 15532

Credits: 3

This course examines how designers can use the methods and visual tools of design to enable public issues, social causes, and organizations to effectively create awareness and impact. Drawing upon past learning in typography and interaction, students will adopt an iterative approach to strategically address issues of audience, participation, behavior, and culture through the use of visual form and media. Note: this course was previously offered under the title Designing for Non-Profits. Open to: All Parsons undergraduate degree students. Some seats reserved for Communication Design students. Pre-requisite(s): PUCD 2130 Core 2: Typography, or PSAM 2070 Multiple Editions, or PACD 1100 Core 1: Typography, or (PAGD 1140 Digital Layout + PAGD 1060 Typography 1).graphy, or (PAGD 1140 Digital Layout + PAGD 1060 Typography 1.)

College: Parsons School of Design (PS)

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

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 15

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

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: 8:24am EDT 10/14/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Thursday
Times: 9:00am - 11:40am
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/23/2025 - 5/8/2025