Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Welcome to Graphic Design 1

Graphic Design 1
More detailed information can be found within the links above. Future links on the left will contain additional information as it pertains to the course.

Course Description
This course introduces fundamental graphic communication techniques and theory. These techniques are further examined within a historical and practical context. Software is also introduced in this course. This studio course explores hand skills by using tools and techniques to produce professional presentations as well as the correct procedures for presenting designs to a client.

Learning Outcomes
• To understand the basic design principles of graphic communication
• To explore the history of graphic design and communication
• To understand the rules and uses of typography
• To learn the necessary industry software
• To  learn appropriate mounting and presentation techniques

Required Texts (available on Amazon.com)
Thou Shall Not Use Comic Sans: A Designer’s Almanac of Dos and Don’ts
by Sean Adams, Peter Dawson, John Foster, Tony Seddon*
*Please order these texts on the first day of class with expedited shipping. 

Please join our Facebook group for this class where you will be able to ask questions, have discussions, and share information that is pertinent to the course: facebook.com/groups/arts3360

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