Intro to Graphic Design Looking to start your graphic design career, and get a sense of the challenges ahead? In this course, you will explore the history of graphic design, chart its development, and discover what the future holds for one of today's fastest growing careers.
This 3-lesson course, led by Claire Boger, provides you with a thorough understanding of the field and some ideas on how you can jump-start your design career. You will read lectures, review case studies and enhance your critiquing skills, with feedback from an experienced design instructor.
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Intro to Graphic Design |
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Classes start daily.
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Class Length: |
Three months of access to class materials and instructor feedback. |
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Self-paced, online, 24 access to online learning environment |
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Tuition:
$408
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Class Instructor Bio:
Laura Schwamb is the co-founder of Steam Design Group and the founder of Sign Off, a press check, quality control company. Before starting STEAM, she worked as Senior Art Director for L'Oreal's European Designer Fragrance Division, running brands such as Giorgio Armani, Guy Laroche, and Lanvin. Laura has been responsible for the creative direction of several fragrance launches, including all related packaging, print, p.o.p., special promotions, launch show parties, and special events. With Steam she launched the Surface line of men's skin care by Aramis for Estée Lauder and Maxwell's Apothecary line of men's skin care. |
Class Projects and Objectives:
This online class is packed with projects and tips. Students can expect to:
- Learn about the fundamental goals of graphic design.
- Explore a brief history of visual communication.
- Learn about the role of creativity in design.
- Explore case studies of creative, modern graphic design solutions.
- Evaluate the designs of two event posters.
- Note the first impressions and emotional response to each poster design.
- Determine which elements of each poster stand out most and why.
- Compare and contrast visual elements of the two posters, commenting on visual specifics such as color and type.
- Explore four major fields of graphic design.
- Learn how composition, color, type, and imagery are used to assemble a complete design.
- Look at a case study of a large-scale outdoor design project.
- Learn how a minimal design can communicate more effectively than a complex one.
- Brainstorm image and copy ideas for mouthwash ads.
- Use descriptive words to form a tag line.
- Brainstorm concepts for a full-page magazine ad and a wallscape ad.
- Explore some design directions that infuse design with emotions.
- Learn how humor and drama can inspire a project.
- Learn methods of adding realism to a project for a stronger message.
- Learn about the hardware and software used by graphic designers.
- Consider important options for working in the design field.
- Select one of three high-end design projects to write a commentary on.
- Analyze the rationale behind a high-end design, commenting on tone, visuals, and problem solving.
- Consider design elements such as color and type as well as software applications and how they apply to a design.
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- None. Just a desire to enter the field of graphic design.
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