The purpose of this class is to provide an informative initiation to the discipline of graphic communication. It includes demonstration of traditional as well as digital techniques. This class will instruct the student in graphic design skills employing tools, materials and procedures traditionally used in the communication art field. Design principles, using hand lettering, typography, artwork and photography will be an integral part of the course.
Course Description: An introduction to elements of design, spatial relationships, typography and imagery as they apply to practical visual solutions for self-promotion, resumes, logo design, web design, and sequential systems. This class will instruct the student in graphic design skills employing traditional and digital tools, materials and procedures employed in the communication arts industry. The focus will be on combining creative visual solutions with technical skills to solve communication problems.