Builds skills in the use and application of contemporary graphic techniques that enable planners to visually communicate and display data, design concepts and ideas as solutions to planning problems. Training in the use of various graphic communication and multimedia software, including online web media and print media.

Skills, practical experience, problem-solving methods and techniques in mapping, design, planning and research projects. Studio and seminar for field studies in the practical application of city and regional planning. This course is designed to provide experience working under contract with a "real world" client. It should be taken in the second half of the student's program of study; exceptions may be made for those with unique backgrounds. May be repeated as topic changes.