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Learn Training Online:
Introduction to Graphic Design
Design in the digital era |
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New media has created a serious need for talented graphic designers.
Explore the history of graphic design, learn how it has evolved,
and discover what the future holds for one of the fastest growing
careers in the world.
This course will give you thorough understanding of the field and
a good idea of how you can make your mark in it.
You'll read lectures, review case studies, develop your critiquing
skills, and get feedback from your instructor in three intensive
lessons. The course provides an introduction to design software,
but owning or having access to such software is optional. |
Tuition:
$260 US  
If you are interested in a group enrollment of two or more students
please visit our group/corporate sales website.
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Faculty:
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Instructor:
Claire Boger is an interactive designer and founder
of ImaginationAlley.com ... get
bio
Andrew Brenits is the principal of Brenits Graphic
Design ... get
bio
Course Developer:
Morten Sohlberg is a veteran designer and
art director ... get
bio
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Prerequisites: |
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| To take this course, you'll need: |
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Computer with Internet connection (56 Kbps modem
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Objectives: |
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Students can expect to learn how to:
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Identify landmarks in the history of printing and
design and how they apply to today’s visual communication. |
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Develop effective design ideas through creative thinking and
problem solving. |
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Identify the four basic design elements—composition, color,
type, and imagery—and how they communicate a message. |
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Brainstorm words and images to develop a creative design concept
for a client. |
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Develop effective design concepts for specific types of print
media. |
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Identify the use of humor, drama, or realism to attract attention
and associate a product with an emotion. |
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Choose appropriate equipment and software for a design project. |
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Provide thoughtful commentary on existing design pieces with
understanding of design elements, communication, audience, and
tone. |
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Outline: |
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| LESSON 1 Fundamentals of
Graphic Design The course begins with a survey of the history
of graphic design and typography -- from its inception in Mesopotamia
4,000 years ago to current design movements. The lesson continues
with a look at modern creativity and case studies in creative problem
solving. |
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| LESSON 2 Principles of
Graphic Design We'll cover the fundamental divisions of
graphic design: typography, visual identity, publishing and delve
into a case study about outdoor media, which is an exploding field
due to advancements in large format printing. We will also look
at each element that makes up a complete design: composition, type,
imagery, and color. |
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| LESSON 3 The Future of
Graphic Design No visual communication occurs without direction,
and in this lesson we will explore the different expressive modes
a design project can utilize. We'll take a tour of the hardware
and software technology critical to the graphic designer as well
as potential career directions. |
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Tuition:
$260 US
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