Class Info: Week 1
This Week’s has been outlined in detail to give a clear vision of the overall course.
- Date: Wednesday August 25
- Course Goals: Introduce the field of graphic design including its basic working methods and theory. This class will focus on communication through form, the visible shape or configuration.
To-Do Before Class
- If you are on this page you have already joined this site. Congrats!!
- Open a Zoom account. (it’s free)
- Print and Review the Syllabus
- Personalize your ZOOM background
Topic
Welcome to Graphic Design
Objectives
- To familiarize students with the objectives of the course.
- To establish working practices and clarify expected outcomes.
- To introduce theory through perception.
Activities
Online Course structure and Expectations
- Review academic policies & go over syllabus
- What to Expect in Class – Online Course Structure
- How to Navigate this Site
- Introduce Weekly Discussions
- Critique and Discussion best practices
- Introduction to required Weekly Sketchbook Practice
Lecture
- What is design?
- Design fundamentals: gestalt principles of design
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gestalt principles of design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk7cXdjX2Ys
- How do we communicate?
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn8oxWEtJE4&t=159s
- Working Process: Where to begin? Brainstorming & Research Techniques
Due Next Week
- Assignment 1
- Sketchbook
- Purchase Supplies
- Read and Comment On Sketchbook
- Read and Comment On Online Discussion
- Complete: Student Survey
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