Graphic Design

Ashworth University
Norcross, Georgia, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The Graphic Design Course is comprised of 13 comprehensive lessons. They are easy to follow, yet challenging and stimulating at the same time. Each lesson begins with a subject matter preview and objectives, an introductory note from your instructor and a vocabulary builder of new words and terms.

Next comes the reading assignment. Practice exercises help you check and review what you’ve learned. At the end of the lesson is an open-book exam, which you may take online.

Lesson Descriptions ::
Lesson 1: The Language of Design. Design as a visual language; how unity, variety, hierarchy and proportion affect the design composition as a whole; how scale, balance, rhythm, repetition, economy and proximity affect design relationships; using shape, space, line, size, color, texture and typography.

Lesson 2: Managing Effective Design. Graphic devices and techniques that support visual organization; key visual relationships; the impact of the human factor on design decisions; the foundations and functions of communications; demystifying the design process.

Lesson 3: Designing with Color. The dimensions of color; color perception; key color systems and terminology used in graphic art; color theories in contemporary design; color psychology, symbolism and cultural influences; strategies for choosing color schemes; the impact of color in composition.

Lesson 4: Typography in Design. Typographic terms and measurement systems; how to select typefaces appropriate to communication goals; how type can lend expression to a design; harmonious combinations of types with imagery; using type judiciously when legibility is a factor.

Lesson 5: Imagery in Design. Symbols, logos and representational and informational imagery; enhancing a communication message with photos and illustrations; using iconographic symbols to communicate information at a glance; logo design; identity and wayfinding systems; using charts and graphics.

Lesson 6: Your Place in the Design Industry. Evolution of graphic design; career options in the graphic design industry; how to land a job interview; how to prepare and present a portfolio of your design samples.

Lesson 7: Operating Systems; Designing for the Client. MAC and Windows XP operating environments; file management; how to copy and transfer files; keystrokes to increase productivity; creating an electronic slide show; how to burn music, photo and data CDs; stages of the design process; installing fonts; creating thumbnail sketches and a final rough for client approval.

Lesson 8: Working with Images and Selection Tools in Photoshop. Image scanning; desktop components; using the Navigator palette, Zoom and Hand tools; using the Image menu to adjust and enhance images; the Auto Color command; Shadow/Highlight command; resolution and image size; the File Browser; the Marquee, Magic Wand, Move and lasso tools; the tool Options bar; the Channels palette; using and combining selection tools; the Select menu.
Lesson 9: Using Layers; Restoring and Retouching in Photoshop. How to rename, copy and move layers; the Hue/Saturation command; using layer styles to create drop shadows and specialized effects; creating text layers; using Layer Comps; merging layers; preparing for press; the Dust & Scratches filter; the Clone Stamp, Patch, Healing Brush and Spot Healing brush tools; the History palette; painting tools; RGB, CMYK and Grayscale color modes.

Lesson 10: Creating Shapes and Images with Illustrator. Desktop components and how they interact; Preview and Outline views; apply and edit stroke and fill colors; how to create, color, combine and align basic shapes; making artwork scalable and sharp; the Auto Trace tool; how to create and apply brushes, place symbols and format text by applying styles; the Symbols palette.

Lesson 11: Drawing Tools and Photoshop Integration. Using the Pen tool to create straight lines, Bézier curves and complex shapes; the Direct Select Lasso tool; the Average and Join commands; the Pathfinder palette; the Transparency palette; creating and adjusting type on paths; save Illustrator files in native and EPS formats; integrating bitmap and vector-based images; linking and embedding images; gradients; how to place, paste and export graphic images; setting up web-safe colors; optimizing composite images for the web; saving to various graphic file formats.

Lesson 12: Indesign Fundamentals. How to set up preferences; layout guidelines for accurate placement of text and graphics; how to place graphics and format types and frames with the Control palette and menus; the Text Frame Options dialog box; applying color; saving as the original document and as a template for future editing.

Lesson 13: Working with Multi-Page Documents. Setting up multi-page documents to import text and graphics; using a master page as a template; navigating and editing documents using the Pages palette; applying stroke and fill techniques for PANTONE colors; importing text into multiple columns and pages; using tabs; formatting headlines, body text, drop caps, rules and pull quotes.

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Phone:1.800.957.5412

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Ashworth University
430 Technology Parkway
Norcross, Georgia 30092
USA

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