Design Strategy & Software
COM CM 501
Undergraduate Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. - Provides knowledge and practice for effective graphic design for all media. Develops a foundation in design principles and creative software skills including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Students create projects demonstrating how design strategies are used to engage audiences, and enhance comprehension of all forms of mass communication from traditional print to digital media. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Digital/Multimedia Expression, Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity/Innovation.
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Curley | COM 206 | W 6:30 pm-9:15 pm | This course is on the Fall 2026 waitlist. Please visit the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising & PR’s webpage for the waitlist form. Undergraduate students must have at least sophomore standing to register for COMCM 501. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1 | Choi | COM 206 | TR 5:00 pm-6:15 pm | This course is on the Fall 2026 waitlist. Please visit the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising & PR’s webpage for the waitlist form. Undergraduate students must have at least sophomore standing to register for COMCM 501. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | Miracco | COM 206 | R 6:30 pm-9:15 pm | This course is on the Fall 2026 waitlist. Please visit the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising & PR’s webpage for the waitlist form. Undergraduate students must have at least sophomore standing to register for COMCM 501. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Abrahamson | COM 206 | M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm | This course is on the Fall 2026 waitlist. Please visit the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising & PR’s webpage for the waitlist form. Undergraduate students must have at least sophomore standing to register for COMCM 501. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Pyrdol | COM 206 | TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm | This course is on the Fall 2026 waitlist. Please visit the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising & PR’s webpage for the waitlist form. Undergraduate students must have at least sophomore standing to register for COMCM 501. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F1 | Bula | COM 206 | F 11:15 am-2:00 pm | All seats reserved for incoming grad students. Undergraduate students must have at least sophomore standing to register for COMCM 501. |
FALL 2026 Schedule
| Section | Instructor | Location | Schedule | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Choi | COM 211 | R 12:30 pm-3:15 pm | This course is on the Fall 2026 waitlist. Please visit the Department of Mass Communication, Advertising & PR’s webpage for the waitlist form. Undergraduate students must have at least sophomore standing to register for COMCM 501. |
Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.
