Course Description
Graphic Design is a course that explores graphic communication through the understanding of the elements and principles of design; as well as, the design process, from idea development through the final execution of a document. Professionals use the concepts explored in this course in the following disciplines: advertising, graphic design, web design, illustration, broadcast design, photography and game design and many others. Assessment will be based upon a rubric that takes into consideration effort, technical understanding and creative use of resources for the completion of various assignments using PhotoShop CS5 and InDesign CS5.
Course Objectives & Specific Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to: Define and trace the development of Graphic Design Identify the numerous design careers which are available Evaluate designs (your work and others) for audience, meaning and effectiveness Identify and use the Elements and Principles of Design in a decisive fashion Distinguish between the types of graphic images used Understand and use color to communicate ideas to others Understand the principles of graphic placement Use typography effectively in a design Utilize Adobe Photoshop to edit photographs and create artistic imagery Utilize Adobe InDesign to create publications such as advertisements and brochures