Introduction to Graphic Design
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This graphic design course covers the basic elements of design like colors, shapes, and form. The course introduces students to visual communications too
Description
Graphic Design plays an essential role in our everyday life, but not many people understand what graphic designers do. In this introductory course on the basics of graphic design participants will understand general visual communication concepts and tools in addition to the fundamentals of composition, color, typography and other design elements. Students will gain knowledge of what graphic design is, and how it is used to influence our every day communication in everything we interact with in our daily life. They will also learn how to look at visual communication from a graphic design perspective and will develop necessary skill sets that will help them think conceptually and execute basic design assignments.
What you’ll learn
What is graphic design
Composition and photographic design
Graphic harmony and repetition
Information about design programs such as Photoshop (Photoshop) and InDesign and Illustrator (Illustrator)
Animation techniques with practical examples of some animation programs such as Toon Boom
Arabic calligraphy, Latin and Arabic printing
Learn research processes, developing ideas, sketching, and working with visual references
Principles of design from concepts, problem-solving and execution
Develop the vocabulary used by designers and will be challenged to explore new and mixed media techniques to find their own visual language
