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12 classes scheduled
GID 31
GRAPHIC DESIGN DRAWING
4 units
- Description: Developing drawing skills using a variety of pen and ink techniques for visually communicating ideas. Students will learn to simplify complex and realistic images, and express design concepts for graphic design, illustration, product design, and annotated drawings rapidly and effectively.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 70 or GRDS 60.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -031.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
32848
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
30 of 30 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | < $30 Check Bookstore |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
GID 33
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO I
4 units
- Description: Introduction to graphic design and visual communication. Projects include composition, typography, image editing, and logo design. Design principles are explored through creative projects. Students apply fundamental graphic design skills using professional practices and industry standard software design packages to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 50 or GRDS 53.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -033.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
32346
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
30 of 30 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
GID 34
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO II
4 units
- Description: Continuation of GID 33. Students engage in problem solving with real-world graphic design projects. Focus on creative solutions that effectively use type, image, and layout. Projects include brochure, advertisement, interface, and package design. Creative ideas are explored in sketches, rough layouts, and finished compositions. Students learn and use professional practices and industry standard software design packages to complete the graphic design activities in this course.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 51.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -034.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
30760
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
30 of 30 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | ≥ $30 Check Bookstore |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
GID 36
TYPOGRAPHY
4 units
- Description: Exploration and experimentation with letter forms and page layout for expressive communication. Fundamental typographic principles, font recognition, and analysis of both historical and post modern design theory. Emphasis on content, form, and technique for effective use of typography in ads, posters, newsletters, and other visual communications.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 54 or GRDS 62.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -036.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
32849
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
30 of 30 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | ≥ $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
GID 37
CARTOON & COMIC ILLUSTRATION I
4 units
- Description: Fundamentals of drawing cartoons and comics for mass communication in a variety of styles and techniques. Emphasis on skills, concepts, humor, and design related to visual storytelling and character design for cartoons and comics, with exploration of career opportunities.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 72 or GRDS 73A.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -037.-01
Course Number (CRN):
33304
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
30 of 30 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| In-person | < $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
Section:
GID -037.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
33305
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
30 of 30 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | < $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
GID 47
MOTION GRAPHICS
4 units
- Description: Basic instruction using the computer for motion graphic design, animation, and composite digital video production. Emphasis on time based media and its application to creative problem solving and communication solutions.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GID 84, GRDS 87, MDIA 32 or VART 87.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
GID 55
USER EXPERIENCE (UI/UX) DESIGN
4 units
- Description: Design and develop successful user experiences (UI/UX) for mobile devices. Identify users and analyze their needs and behaviors. Organize content, create pathways, design media, and produce reusable elements. Appreciate the significance of branding. Conduct usability testing and collect data. Design iterations based on data findings. Explore issues in mobile design for multiple devices. Develop proficiency with professional software for mobile development.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -055.-01Y
Course Number (CRN):
30974
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
30 of 30 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON some wkly online | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
GID 56
WEBSITE DESIGN
4 units
- Description: Basic instruction using the computer for website and interface design. Emphasis on interactive media and creative problem solving.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: Not open to students with credit in GRDS 94.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -056.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
32348
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
30 of 30 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | $0 |
This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
GID 57
WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT II
4 units
- Description: Introduction to HTML/XHTML for coding fully functional webpages and websites. Emphasis on writing well-formed markup using current web standards and coding technologies, design concepts, usability, accessibility, and browser compatibility. Brief introduction to JavaScript, HTML5, and XML.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -057.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
31325
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
30 of 30 seats open
10 of 10 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
GID 71
STORYBOARDING
4 units
- Description: Fundamentals of creating storyboards and flowcharts for media projects. Emphasis on technique, concept development and design of storyboards. Exploration of storyboard applications for new media content.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: Advisory: GID 31; not open to students with credit in GRDS 76.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lecture per week, 3 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
TO CONTACT AN INSTRUCTOR VIA EMAIL: lastnamefirstname@foothill.edu For more information about the Graphic & Interactive Design department, contact the department chair: Carolyn Brown at browncarolyn@foothill.edu or call (415) 997.9270. The Graphic & Interactive Design department website can be found at: https://foothill.edu/gid
Section:
GID -071.-01
Course Number (CRN):
33307
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
15 of 15 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| In-person | < $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
Section:
GID -071.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
33308
Dates:
1/4/2027 - 3/26/2027
Open
15 of 15 seats open
5 of 5 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | < $30 Check Bookstore |
n/a |
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