PSSPVC350 - Special Project: Experiential Learning in Visual Communication and Publishing

Experiential Learning

Semester Credits: 3

Contact Hours: 150

Prerequisites: Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview. Knowledge of Adobe Suite is required.

Description: 3 semester credits. This special project course is intended for students who wish to explore and experiment with visual communication. Students create and edit their own digital works. Composite printing and experimentation with different media will also be employed and addressed. Students will participate in the development and production of design materials. This special project course features experiential learning hours with our Community Engagement Member Institutions (CEMI). CEMI are dynamic learning environments created to foster learning through a structured interaction with the community. Students will be involved in learning by doing through real projects and integration with the local population and territory in order to remove cultural and learning barriers as well as to develop a strong likelihood for success in life. The experiential learning hours are fully supervised by instructors who track students step by step during their learning experience, monitor and advise according to student needs, and support student initiative. This unique learning model allows students to benefit from an all-encompassing educational experience based on theory and practice in real enterprises, learning of comprehensive operational processes, problem-solving, leadership, and management. Prerequisites: Cover letter, CV, and material pertinent to the chosen area, interview.