Learn how artists and designers use software to digitally draw and paint, compose posters, magazine covers and advertisements, creatively create and manipulate photographic images, and be innovative in the way they use type. Become an expert with Photoshop and explore Illustrator and InDesign. Learn about colour theory and important design strategies. Students create an individual portfolio, which they may use for future employment/education opportunities.
In this class you will also learn how to creatively problem solve and tackle artistic challenges, while learning life-long skills such as persistence, reflection, observation, and self-critique. You will explore the world of graphic artist/designer.
Graphic art is distinct from other art traditions because graphic art pieces:
1) Consist of both images and words
2) Are designed with an intentional message for a specific target audience
You’ll become comfortable with the computer and other common digital technologies such as drawing tablets, inkjet printers, using your camera to take effective photographs for design. We will mostly use Adobe Photoshop, although some basic Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign skills will be taught.
This course will include:
ALL assignments and exercises with corresponding information will be posted to this website, so please become familiar with it and checking here daily. Especially if you have missed a class.
In this class you will also learn how to creatively problem solve and tackle artistic challenges, while learning life-long skills such as persistence, reflection, observation, and self-critique. You will explore the world of graphic artist/designer.
Graphic art is distinct from other art traditions because graphic art pieces:
1) Consist of both images and words
2) Are designed with an intentional message for a specific target audience
You’ll become comfortable with the computer and other common digital technologies such as drawing tablets, inkjet printers, using your camera to take effective photographs for design. We will mostly use Adobe Photoshop, although some basic Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign skills will be taught.
This course will include:
- What makes for good design
- What are the Elements and Principles of Art & Design and how to use them
- Basic drawing / illustration skills
- Design layout
- Typography (using type artistically and effectively)
- How to create and manipulate images effectively
- The Design Process and designing for clients
ALL assignments and exercises with corresponding information will be posted to this website, so please become familiar with it and checking here daily. Especially if you have missed a class.
How to save your work... |
Always save your work to your ONE DRIVE folder, you have 1TB of storage on there!
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