UNAS 2205 Information and Communication Design

This studio-based undergraduate course focuses on the theory and practice of designing information graphics and visual systems with purpose. Building on design thinking methodologies and core principles of design, students investigate audience needs, contexts of use, and levels of visual literacy to create effective and impactful visual communication for applications such as signage, exhibitions, wayfinding, instructional materials, and public communication. Emphasis is placed on visual hierarchy, typography, layout, accessibility, narrative, and iterative design using manual and digital tools. This course was previously titled: "Data Visual Communication Design".

Course overview

Department
University
School
Boston College
Credits
3

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.33 / 5 · Very Good
4 responses
Instructor rating
4.00 / 5 · Very Good
4 responses
Terms evaluated
1
Most recent: Spring 2025

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2025Leila Mitchell4.34.04.84.53.84.34.74.31–3 hrs/week4 of 7

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

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