| Des 290 | History of Modern Design | 4 |
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| Des 302U | Design is Everywhere | 4 |
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| Des 100 | Introduction to Communication Design for Non-Art Majors | 4 |
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| Des 120 | Digital Design | 4 |
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| Des 121 | Introduction to Type and Communication Design | 4 |
| Des 200 | Digital Page Design I | 4 |
| Des 224 | Narrative and Communication Design | 4 |
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| Des 367 | Design Business Practices | 4 |
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| Des 340 | Interaction Design Principles | 4 |