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 Course Syllabus file to see the current and complete schedule)
Course Overview
and Assignments
| Intro: |
Course Introduction:
Course Schedule
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| 1-17: |
A1 - Marketing Charette:
A1_Marketing
Design Brief
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| 1-24: |
Marketing Project Due
Begin Portfolio
A2_Portfolio
Portfolio Templates
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| 1-31: |
Work Day
First Iterations of portfolio
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| 2-7: |
Cover ideas (printed in color)
At least 10 pages (printed b/w)
Binding ideas
Printing Vendors discussed
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| 2-14: |
Front and Back Cover, printed in color
at least 1/2 portfolio printed in b/w
|
| 2-21: |
Work Day and Individual Meetings
Web Options (SquareSpace, Wordpress, etc)
Erik Spiekermann's Typo Tips
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| 2-28: |
Final Portfolio (black and white) bound due
A.3 Upload to Behance or Coroflot
PDF Resizing and Optimization
Interactive portfolio options
|
| 3-7: |
EMail Portfolio to Faculty
Send Coroflot or Behance Link
|
| 3-14: |
Spring Break (no classes this week)
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| 3-21: |
Presentation of Final Portfolio (in Color)and web upload
Presentation Package or Folder
Evaluation Criteria
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| 3-28: |
Review Entire Suite (Portfolio, stationary)
A4_Spring Show Boards
Boards Workday
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| 4-4: |
Boards Workday
Industrial Design SS2011
Graphic Design SS2011
Interior Design SS2011
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| 4-11: |
Initial Show Presentation (Portfolio, Boards, Presentation Materials
Refine Boards, Show Tiles of full boards
Minis
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| 4-18: |
Complete Package Presentation
Including color Minis of boards or boards if printed
Evals
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| 4-25: |
Spring Show (Date TBD)
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| 5-2: |
Final Critique
Joint Class
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