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What is Introduction to Graphic Design?
What is Introduction to Graphic Design?
Introduction to Graphic Design and Printing is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand graphic design concepts, graphic image creation, and image manipulation. This course is a fundamental overview of the field of graphic design.This course is a fundamental overview of the field of graphic design. During this course, students will execute projects that demonstrate their understanding of design problem solving and production skills.
If you would like to view the syllabus for this course, please click Syllabus for Introduction to Graphic Design.
Resources for Graphic Design
Resources for Graphic Design
Here is a resource for clipart: http://clipart-library.com/
Here is a resource for color swatches: https://colorhunt.co/
Unit 1: History and Careers in Graphic Design
Unit 1: History and Careers in Graphic Design
Lesson 1-1 describe the evolution of graphic design. Lesson 1-2 describe careers in graphic design and create a resume. Lesson 1-3 identifies and assess training and skills required for a graphic designer.
Lesson 1-1: History of Graphic Design
Lesson 1-1: History of Graphic Design
In this lesson, you will:
- Define graphic design and graphic communications technology.
- Identify key historical developments in graphic design.
- Explain the role of various inventions in the advancement of graphic design.
- Describe characteristics of graphic design such as interactivity, easy duplicability, portability, instant changeability, and compositeness.
- Compare current graphic design technologies with historical technologies.
- List and describe common software packages used for creating graphic design.
Lesson 1-1 resources: Timelines
https://www.tiki-toki.com/timeline/entry/302294/History-of-Graphic-Design-Timeline/
Lesson 1-2: Careers in Graphic Design
Lesson 1-2: Careers in Graphic Design
In this lesson, you will:
- List and describe career opportunities in the fields of computer graphics and multimedia.
- Describe employment opportunities in entrepreneurship.
- Describe the job responsibilities of a graphic designer.
- Create a résumé.
Here is resource for lesson 1-2: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Lesson 1-3: Training and Skills
Lesson 1-3: Training and Skills
In this lesson, you will:
- Describe the basic qualifications needed to study a graphic design course.
- Identify training options for aspiring graphic designers.
- Describe the importance of working in a team and displaying leadership skills.
- Explain how positive work behavior and personal qualities are useful in the work environment.
- Describe the need for planning and management skills.
Unit 2: Creating Images
Unit 2: Creating Images
Lesson 2-1 describes digital image concepts and use the basic tools of graphic design software. Lesson 2-2 describes how universal symbols are used. Lesson 2-3 describes the properties of color and apply color-balancing techniques. Lesson 2-4 describes the effects of typography on a digital image.
Lesson 2-1: Digital Image Concepts and Basic Tools
Lesson 2-1: Digital Image Concepts and Basic Tools
In this lesson, you will:
- Describe and compare bitmap and vector digital images.
- Describe how to convert a bitmap image to a vector image.
- Describe and use some common tools available in graphic design software, such as selection tools, drawing tools, color and painting tools, and layers.
- Create and save a digital image.
Lesson 2-2: Creating Basic Shapes and Universal Symbols
Lesson 2-2: Creating Basic Shapes and Universal Symbols
In this lesson, you will:
- Describe various types of shapes that can be created using graphic design tools.
- Describe the purpose of universal symbols.
- Explain how to analyze universal symbols.
- Redesign existing universal symbols.
Lesson 2-3: Applying Color
Lesson 2-3: Applying Color
In this lesson, you will:
- Describe color spectrum and basic color theory.
- Describe cyan, magenta, yellow, black (CMYK) and red, green, blue (RGB) color models.
- Describe color concepts such as the color wheel, hue, value, and intensity.
- Identify and describe basic color schemes and the effects of each of these color schemes on a visual representation.
- Describe and apply color-balancing techniques to change the mix of colors in an image.
Lesson 2-4: Typography
Lesson 2-4: Typography
In this lesson, you will:
- Describe different kinds of typefaces and fonts, and the basic anatomy of a typeface.
- Define text legibility and the factors that affect text legibility.
- Explain the expressive qualities of typography.
- Describe how to add and format text in an image and apply different text effects to text in a digital image.
- Describe and apply guidelines to ensure legibility.
- Describe the forms of emphasis in typography and use appropriate forms of emphasis.
Unit 3: Image Manipulation and Copyright Laws
Unit 3: Image Manipulation and Copyright Laws
Lesson 3-1 teaches you to describe image manipulation and rendering techniques on a digital image. Lesson 3-2 teaches you to describe how to organize and store images. Lesson 3-3 teaches you to describe laws and ethics related to graphic design.
Unit 4: Principles of Design, Perspective, and Printing
Unit 4: Principles of Design, Perspective, and Printing
Lesson 4-1 teaches you how to create images using the elements of design. Lesson 4-2 teaches you how to create a layout design using the design principles (emphasis, readability, balance, rhythm, and unity). Lesson 4-3 teaches you to describe how to create one-point and two-point perspective images. Lesson 4-4 teaches you to describe the digital printing process.
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