WELCOME TO GRAPHIC DESIGN AND DIGITAL ARTS!

 

If you are in my class, somewhere you have shown an interest in creating something cool on the computer. And to that I say: welcome to the beginning of your Graphic Design and Digital Arts career. I hope you enjoy your time here.

 

 

Before we go forward on this pleasure cruise, you are probably asking yourself: what the heck is Graphic Design? 

 

• Graphic Design is about communicating a message or an idea in a simple and easy to understand form – using color, shapes, and typography.
• Graphic Design used to be called Commercial Art and is commonly known today as Visual Communication. It comprises corporate design (logos, letterheads, company reports), poster design, book and magazine Illustration and layout, Packaging, Stamp Design, Typography, Web Design, Computer Games, etc.

• The term Graphic Design was first used in 1922 by William Addison Dwiggins, the American illustrator, typographer, calligrapher and book designer.

• A Graphic Designer creates visual solutions that communicate a message or concept to a target audience. They usually work to a brief agreed with the client.

• The modern graphic designer not only needs to be able to draw (or thumbnail sketch), but should also have working skills in digital imaging and desktop publishing software. They need to be creative, up to date with the latest stylistic developments in their field and possess a professional attitude to costing and time management.

 

And what exactly is Digital Art? I'm glad you asked:

 

• Digital Art is about delivering emotions with visuals leading the way.
• Digital Art is a form of fine art that utlizes computers, digital software and cameras to create artwork. 
• This class will be covering aspects of digital fine art, including:
  Digital art is a great alternative to taking an art class with not so great drawing skills. The creativity is what we're looking for, not how well you can draw.
  • Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
  • Elements and principles of art and design
  • Art History
  • Various artists, past and present
  • Collage
  • Variations of self portraits and reflective work
  • Digital Painting
  • Typography
  • Color Theory
• If you can learn on a computer, you can do digital art.

DAILY SCHEDULE
*All Classes are held in Room 139 unless prior arrangements have been made.

• Period 1: Graphic Design 1, 2 & 3
• Period 2: Digital Art/Advanced Digital Art
• Period 3: Digital Art
• Period 4/5: Digital Art
• Period 6: Lunch
• Period 7/8: Digital Art
• Period 9/10: Graphic Design 1 & 2
• Period 11: Prep