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Graphics for Design

Description:

In this primer of Communication Design, students become familiar with the broader discipline of the field through the introduction of design tools, concepts, layout, and sequential systems. Conceptual thinking and the integration of typography with imagery are explored throughout the course. Students experience a broad introduction to the software, printers, scanners, sketchbooks, etc. used by today’s designers. Throughout the course, the idea of designing for an audience and a purpose is stressed.
Prerequisites: none


Objectives:

To introduce students to the language and tools used in contemporary Communication Design.


Syllabus

(Below you see a broad overview of the course. Please download the gfd_f11.pdf file to see the current and complete schedule)


Course Overview and Assignments

Intro:

Course Introduction:

gfd_f11.pdf

 

8-30:

Presentation Techniques:

A1_Designer

How To Set Auto-Forward in Acrobat X

9-6:

First Presentation, roughs due

Introduction to InDesign:

InDes Exercise

 

9-13:

Presentation 2 and

Photoshop Image Essentials:

Photoshop and Samples

 

9-20:

Presentation 3 and Type and Layout:

A2_Type

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Type Preso

 

9-27:

Final Presentation to Entire Class

 

10-4:

Roughs, First Layouts of A2

Type Specs

 

10-11:

A2 Due. Color and Image In Class Exercise:

Illustrator

 

10-18:

Identity Materials and Process Book:

Style Guide

A4_Process Book

Process Book Templates

 

10-25:

Roughs and Sketches for A3 and A4

 

11-1:

Individual Meetings

 

11-8:

Lab Day

 

11-15:

Initial In-Process Presentations

 

11-22:

In Class Work Day

 

11-29:

Lab Day, Have Full Comp of A4 and A5

 

12-13:

Final Critique

 



 josef muller-brockmann poster for juni-festvochen

Samples of professional presentation books from Twist Creative, Boondock Walker, and Astro Design


Course Extras


External Links

Articles


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Deletus Eraser from ArtLevedev.com, photo, Art Lebedev Studio


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