welcome to graphic design

what is graphic design?

Welcome to the world of Graphic Design, also referred to as visual communications. You will be using some very basic drawing skills, but more importantly, you will be asked to THINK. Your concept (idea) is what sells. In this class you will learn how to create quality art that communicates a specific idea in visual form. Graphic designers use combinations of shapes and forms, words and images, in either a two-dimensional or three-dimensional form in order to convey that information to a specific, targeted audience. The purpose of graphic design is to to express, inform, and influence the thoughts and actions of its audience.

Your class is your “design company” and your projects have specific deadlines. All projects will begin with planning assignments that may include brainstorming questions, research and sketching. Assignments should be completed on the due date. Submission of work must follow the correct procedure or work may not be graded. All work will be turned in using Google Classroom and must be turned in to the appropraite assignments for a grade. Late work will be marked down. Class critiques will include examination and analysis of student work. All on-time work that has been completed with a visible investment of time and energy can be reworked or redone for an improved grade with permission from the instructor.