Graphic Design

Danny’s Intent

• Each student feels confident using the basic tools of a graphic design program and understands the basics of design and digital art.

Essential questions

• What free tools are available for graphic design?

• How can you use graphic design tools as visual aids for a business, project or hobby?

Learning objective

• Copy a famous logo

• Create a basic business card

• Create a basic event poster/flyer

• Create an original design

Activities

• Introduce

  • Review Syllabus

  • Watch: Intro to Vectr

• Expose

  • Create a Vectr account (free)

    • Complete the “Get Started” tutorial when you first open the program

• Practice

  • Open the following tutorials and recreate them exactly in your own Vectr page:

    • Business Card Tutorial :https://vectr.com/tutorials/how-to-create-a-stunning-business-card/

    • Logo Tutorial: https://vectr.com/tutorials/create-batman-logo/

    • YouTube Banner Tutorial: https://vectr.com/tutorials/creating-youtube-channel-background-image/

  • Create your own original business card

  • Recreate 2 famous logos (they can be direct copies)

  • Create an original event poster or flyer

    • Include information such as date, location, cost, etc.

• Create (DOK)

  • Have a conference with Danny to discuss:

    • Creating your own logo/original design

• Reflect

  • Conference with Danny on how you might use graphic design in the real-world/future.