--- title: "Design I" type: "wiki" space: "Dual Credit Program" author: "Courtney Hernandez" created: 2026-05-15T19:15:59Z updated: 2026-05-15T19:15:59Z url: "https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/297/dual-credit-program/wiki/view/18181/design-i" --- # Design I Competence in design skills is fundamental to the field of visual communication. In this course students will engage the design process to consider the conceptual, aesthetic, and formal qualities of visual graphic and typographic representation. This lab-based subject will focus on resolving approaches to composition. Digital tools will support concept development and implementation of design solutions. | **College Course**
**\(Ministry Code\)** | ADF142 SDC \(AFJ4T\) | | --- | --- | | **Start/End Dates** | September 29, 2026 to December 15, 2026 | | **Class Day/Time** | Tuesday from 3:20 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | | **Location/delivery** | [Seneca@York Campus](https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/campuses/yorklocation.html) in-person | | **School Board Partnerships** | DPCDSB, PDSB, TCDSB, TDSB, YCDSB, YRDSB | | **Specialist High Skills Major \(SHSM\) Sectors** | [Arts and Culture](https://www.ontario.ca/document/specialist-high-skills-major-policy-and-implementation-guide/arts-and-culture), [Information and Communication Technology](https://www.ontario.ca/document/specialist-high-skills-major-policy-and-implementation-guide/information-and-communications-technology) | | **Course Outline** | [Design I](https://apps.senecapolytechnic.ca/ssos/findOutline.do?isLoggedIn=&subjectOrAndTitle=%5BADF142%5D+Design+I&schoolCode=SCAA) | | **Pathways to the full-time Seneca programs** | [Art & Design Foundations](https://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/programs/fulltime/ADF.html) |