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Graphics for Design Spring

Description:

This is the second half of a year-long course that gives Graphic and Communication Design training to non-majors. In this section of the course, students create presentation materials including standard stationary (business cards, resumes, etc), portfolios and presentation boards. Methods and means of communicating their abilities and talents to professionals in their disciplines are explored throughout the semester.
Prerequisites: GfD 1 or permission of the instructor


Objectives:

The goal of this course is to provide an introduction to Graphic and Communication Design tools and skills to non-majors. At the end of this second semester, students will have a complete presentation package, including portfolio, process book, stationary, installation boards and self-promotional collateral.


Syllabus

(Below you see a broad overview of the course. Please download the gfd_sp13.pdf file to see the current and complete schedule)


Course Overview and Assignments

Intro:

Course Introduction:

gfd_sp13.pdf

 

1-15:

Poster Charette

A1_Poster

Two Things

Fun Theory

 

1-22:

Portfolio

A2_Portfolio

Poster Due

 

1-29:

Materials Collected

First Iterations

 

2-5:

Cover ideas (printed b/w or color)

2 spreads (printed b/w)

Binding ideas

 

2-12:

Front and Back Cover, in color

1/2 portfolio printed in b/w

 

2-19:

Work Day and Individual Meetings

 

2-26:

Final Portfolio (black and white) bound due

PDF of Portfolio started

 

3-5:

Presentation of Final Portfolio (in Color)

Include Presentation Materials (resume, etc)

3-12:

Spring Break

 

3-19:

Teaser

Mail Portfolio to Faculty

A3_Teaser

 

3-26:

Email PDF Portfolio

Teaser Workday

 

4-2:

Spring Show Boards

A4_Boards

Industrial Design SS2011

Graphic Design SS2011

Interior Design SS2011

 

4-9:

Present Final Teaser

Refine Boards, Show Tiles

 

4-16:

Complete Package Presentation

 

4-23:

Spring Show

 

4-30:

Final Critique

Joint Class

 



Nike+ Fuelband

2012 IDSA "Best in Show", the Nike+ Fuelband (syncs information over wireless connection or via a USB connection tucked in the band.


Course Extras


External Links

Articles


IDSA Awards For Excellence

Click through these examples of the leaders of contemporary Industrial Design. Gain inspiration for both your work and how to present it:

IDSA 2012 IDEA Awards

IDEA Trophy IDSA

IDSA Trophy Image: www.idsa.org


AIGA Design Archives

The AIGA Design Archives, again, click through, and get inspired

AIGA Design Archives

AIGA Archives

Images: www.aiga.org


IIDA Global Excellence Awards

And, here is a link to the IIDA Global Excellence Award Winners, 2012

IIDA Global Excellence Awards

IIDA Award Winners

Images: www.iida.org


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