COURSE DESCRIPTION
Graphic Design II is a continuation of Graphic Design I and more fully explores the interaction of text and image. You will become more independent in your use of fundamental components of graphic communication. You will create independent and creative solutions to a series of design problems. Your knowledge of, and exposure to, contemporary design issues and graphic design history will be an important component of this course. You will be expected to expand your proficiency in all aspects of the design process, including creative brainstorming, conceptualizing, critical thinking, collaboration, and presentation. Your ability to take an idea to print stage using Photoshop is assumed. You will continue to expand your knowledge of Illustrator to create original illustrations for use in your layouts and you will create multi-page projects using InDesign.

TECHNICAL TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

• Advanced Topics in Photoshop
• Intermediate Topics in Illustrator
• Intermediate Topics in InDesign
• Copyright and Fair Use Practices
• Package Design
• UX Design
• Amusment Park Design
• Posters, Book Covers, Restaurant Design, Magazine Design and Advanced Logo Design
• Thumbnail design creation and production proofs
• Printing process

 

Assignments will include major projects to be executed on paper, as well as beginning package design and 3-dimensional graphics. Your final portfolio will include the final, printed examples of that work as well as electronic variations and trials leading up to your finished, final solutions.