Introduction
This course is designed to help students develop proficiency in and knowledge of print-based graphic communication principles and techniques, and state-of-the-art computer graphics programs. Students will learn graphics design programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and gain hands-on experience in the applications of related design principles and tools. Students will work on several small projects that will lead to a comprehensive layout assignment.. The goal is to emphasize more than just the skills associated with individual programs, but the integration of several programs into designing effective and attractive publications.
after this Course:
- Apply design knowledge and theory to purposeful visual communication.
- Acquire artistic knowledge, perception, and technical skills to express and communicate ideas visually and graphically.
- Develop a system of assessment of student work through critique that will give students an understanding of market, message and meaning within design.
- Gain design and communication skills using digital and traditional media as tools to create art and demonstrate understanding of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design
- Learn how to communicate through imagery for a directed purpose.
- Understand major art historical influences, history and purpose of graphic design and how to incorporate historical context into contemporary design.
- Extend knowledge gained from digital media into other art forms and traditional art making media.
Outline:
Photoshop
- Photoshop Environment Overview
- Photoshop Environment Overview
- Working with JPEGs
- Working with Tools
- Creating Image Composites
- Blending Composite Images
- Working with Images
- Exploring Image Modes
- Applying Colors
- Working with Layers
- Working with Vector
- Enhancing Images with Text and
- Special Effects
- Creating Special Effects
Adobe Illustrator
- Creating Complex Illustrations
- More on the Layers Palette
- Working with Masks
- Working in Perspective
- Creating Graduated Shapes
- Graphic Styles
- Creating Seamless patterns
- Working with Gradient Mesh
- Creating Web Graphics
- Advanced Filters and Effects
- Speeding up the Workflow with Actions
- Dynamic Text
- Color Management
- Preparing for Print
Adobe InDesign
- Managing the InDesign Environment
- Designing Documents
- Managing Long Documents
- Managing Text
- Controlling Text
- Customizing Text Frame
- Handling Page Elements and Graphics
- Utilizing Colors, Swatches an Gradients
- Managing Transparency
- Administering Advanced Styles
- Importing and Exporting Files
- Adjusting Print Settings
- Preparing for Handoff to a Service Provider
- Where time permits Introduction to Tables
- Managing long Documents
- Developing Bezier Paths
- Managing Pages
- Working with Tables
- Advanced Layout
