Foundation Design: Introductory Principles, Practices

CFA AR 123

  • Digital/Multimedia Expression

This course introduces the basic principles of design, composition, and form making. We will investigate these principles holistically, beginning with their historical origination, spanning to contemporary usage, and finally in the context of your own visual arts practice. Digital and multimedia tools are introduced, and students will select the most appropriate tools for the specific design expression. Projects and class meetings will be structured to help you develop a design process and critique skills. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Digital/Multimedia Expression.

FALL 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Field CFA 500 W 1:25 pm-2:15 pm 14 seats for VA
minors

FALL 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Field CFA 500 F 12:20 pm-2:05 pm 7 seats for VA
minors

FALL 2023 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Field CFA 355 F 12:20 pm-2:05 pm 7 seats for VA
minors

SPRG 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Field CFA 500 W 1:25 pm-2:15 pm students must a
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SPRG 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Field CFA 500 F 12:20 pm-2:05 pm

SPRG 2024 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Field CFA 355 F 12:20 pm-2:05 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the Student Link for the most up-to-date course information.