A foundation course and an introduction to Graphic Design Art. Students will learn the elements and principles of graphic design, as well as how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Your class is your “design company” and your projects have specific deadlines. You will be working as a graphic designer, learning to look at the world like an artist. Emphasis will be placed on conceptual design, illustration and color theory. You will also explore the fundamentals of advertising layout, typography and digital media used in illustration and advertising.