Graphics for Design

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Graphics for Design 1

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_f14_rev090914.pdf file to see the current and complete schedule)

Course Overview and Assignments
Syllabus	Graphics For Design Fall 14
8-26:	Intro To The Class: Hierarchy A1_Designer Zine A2_InDesign
9-2:	Introduction to Photoshop: A3_Photoshop Layout Basics -Start of Zine Booklet Templates Type: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
9-9:	Photoshop Files Due First Spreads A4_Illustrator
9-16:	Rework Zine - View Most (if not all Spreads) Illustrator Files Due
9-23:	Full Zine Printed out, Black and White Spreads, cut down Proofread
9-30:	Final Presentation of A1 A6_Process Book Process Book Templates Baseline Grid
10-7:	Collect Files for Process Book File Collection, Naming and Storage
10-14:	A7_Identity Materials Style Guide Work Up Style Guide
10-21:	Roughs and Sketches for A6 and A7 Style Sheets, first round
10-28:	Individual Meetings
11-4:	Lab Day and Peer Review
11-11:	Initial In-Process Presentations
11-18:	Second Process Presentations
11-25:	Lab Day, Have Full Comp of A6 and A7 for Peer Review
12-9:	Final Critique Final Process Books and Identity Packages Due. All must be present for this joint class.