Introduction to Graphic Design

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to:  Explain the basic principles of graphic design and the interaction of its elements; Apply creative communications that demonstrate perceptual acuity in the basic principles of graphic design, conceptual understanding, and technical facility; Demonstrate the ability to integrate the basic principles of graphic design into the artworks; Defend their design work and contribute in critiques and discussions of their work and the work of others.

Topics

This course teaches basic terms, comprehensions, and layouts in the world of Graphic Design, such as brainstorming methods, thumbnail sketches, positive and negative spaces, cropping, etc. Students will have to submit a project, which includes manual sketches and exercises, projects gear for explorations and experimentations as well as each student’s personal interest. While taking the students through the graphic design process from concept to finished projects, verbal skills are also developed through critiques and class discussions.

Pre-requisite: None