IDES 060: Packaging Design | West Valley College

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IDES 060: Packaging Design

Course Description

This course serves as an introduction to the world of packaging design. The course is structured with a combination of lectures and hands on projects that offer lessons in packaging design with a focus on user experience. Students have an opportunity to learn about the ''Journey and Opening Experience'' of packaging. Aspects of branding, product visuals, physical design, material selection and manufacture are topics covered.

Units: 3

  • Credit - Degree Applicable
  • Transferable to CSU only

Course Details

  • Grade Options: Letter Grade
  • In-Class Lecture Hours: 24 – 27
  • In-Class Lab Hours: 72 – 81

Requisites and Advisories

  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-Requisites: None
  • Advisory: GDES 001

Transfer Details

  • CSU/UC: Transferable to CSU only
Last Updated 6/30/26