51-729 MDes/MPS Communication Design Studio: Theory & Practice

15 units, Carnegie Mellon University

In this course students learn how the form of communication impacts the way people perceive and process messages by investigating communication theories and applying them to the design of messages. Students learn how to approach communication challenges through exercises and projects where they pose questions, observe and capture information through sketching and photographing, developing and iterating concepts, and evaluating their effectiveness. This course is intended for MDES & MPS students in Design; all other students by permission of the instructor.

Prerequisites: none listed

Offered: Fall 2026, Fall 2025

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