About Course
Advanced Graphic Design combines design principles and software, typography, digital illustration, digital imaging, page layout, and prepress techniques with a focus on design processes from the point of visualization to production. Students will be responsible for the design and production of a campaign consisting of projects, including several components across multiple media forms. Individual and collaborative work is expected including branding and packaging as well as creating prototypes for interactive media. Each student is responsible for design products, critique, and feedback, and creating a portfolio and presentation.
Course Content
Introduction to Graphic Design & Adobe Photoshop Basics
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Introduction to Graphic Design: What is graphic design, its history and its various applications
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Elements and Principles of Design: Line, shape, color, typography, space, balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, and unity.
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Introduction to Raster vs. Vector Graphics
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Workspace and Interface of Adobe Photoshop
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Basic Tools: Marquee, Lasso, Crop, Move tools
Photoshop Essentials: Layers, Selections & Image Adjustments
Advanced Editing & Color Techniques
Typography & Creative Photo Manipulation
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Basics
Mastering Paths & Shapes in Adobe Illustrator
Typography & Layer Management in Illustrator
Object Transformation & Logo Design Basics
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