Northern Virginia Community College: Communication Design I

Communication Design I - ART 251 at Northern Virginia Community College

ART 251 - Communication Design I: Studies the principles of visual communications as applied to advertising in newspapers, magazines, direct mail advertising, house organs, etc. Analyzes the influence of contemporary art on design. Part I of II.

Lecture 2 hours. Studio instruction 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
Prerequisites: ART 131 and ART 140.

3-4 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2026 ➜

Class #	Section	Credits	Day	Time	Start	Location	Mode
99633	ART 251-01YA	3	W	6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2026-08-24	Alexandria	HY
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course
83039	ART 251-01YL	3	Tu	7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.	2026-08-24	Virtual and NOL - Real Time	HY
Access to Adobe Software is required. Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions will no longer be offered for free through NOVA for home online use. Students will need to purchase their own license and/or utilize the campus computer labs for successful completion of the course work. Hybrid Course

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