Introduction to Graphic Design
Study the foundation of graphic design as a communication tool and learn the importance of graphic design as an informative and promotional presence in commerce and society. What is the designer's role as a communicator and innovator of design? Develop the creative, technical, and business skills needed to reach a specific target audience. Learn the steps to create a project from concept through execution. Improve the visual quality of the final artwork through the use of high-resolution imagery and dynamic composition. Create a magazine layout, logo design for product or service, brochure and poster design, unique folds, die cuts, and paper engineering. Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator will be used.