Graphic
Design -
Professor: Angela Michielutti
E mail: amichielutti@hcc-nd.edu
Phone: 574.277.8892
course
description:
This introductory course explores graphic design. You will be
introduced to computer and print technologies to use as tools for completing
design projects. The course has three major goals: the first goal is to
introduce the visual skills of design communication; the second goal is to
introduce the physical use of materials/software to develop and
present ideas; the third goal is give you a general introduction to the field
of graphic design. Visual skills will be gained through a process of problem
solving exercises that will help you identify the ways imagery communicates in
graphic design. Computer skills will be gained through use of the software
applications. A discussion of design in contemporary practice will occur each class.
text:
The
7 Essentials of Graphic Design, by Allison Goodman and An
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (available in Hammes
Bookstore)
NOTE: You must purchase a
IBM formatted Zip disk to back-up your files. You are responsible for maintaining the electronic storage of your
projects.
expectations:
1) Learn and understand the basic elements
of graphic design.
2) Develop a working knowledge of the tools
(software) used to develop design projects.
3) Be creative and experimental.
4) Think critically and participate during
class and reviews.
5) Be in class, and be on time.
6) Complete assignments on time.
grading:
Criteria for grading will be based on effort,
experimentation, design, concept, and class participation. There will be at
least 2 quizzes based on readings from the text.
You will be
allowed three unexcused absences. Any more than that will drop your grade by a +/- for each absence. Three tardies
will count as one absence. Project grades will be lowered .5 grade
per day they are late.
January 15 Introduction
to course | Introduction to Illustrator, create Zip disk covers
20 Begin Project 1 — Non-verbal Communications Studies
22 Project
1 work session
27 Project
1 work session
29 Project 1 due at end of class | Begin Project 2 — Word/Object
Combination
February 3 Review
Project 1
| Project 2 work session | Illustrator
Demo
5 Project 2 work session
10 Project 2 work session
12 Project 2 work session
17 Project 2
due at beginning of class
| Review of Project 2
Begin Project 3
— Typography Studies (lecture)
19 Project 3 work session
24 Project 3 work session
26 Project 3
due at beginning of class
| Review of Project 3
March 3 Introduction
to Photoshop (lecture) | Begin Project 4 — Shoe Ad
5 Project 4 work session
10 spring break
12 spring break
17 Project 4 work session
19 Project 4
due at beginning of class
| Review of Project 4
24 Begin Project 5 — Digital Image Collage (lecture)
26 Project 5 work session
31 Project 5 work session
April 2 Project
5 work session
7 Project 5 work session
9 Project 5
due at beginning of class
| Review of Project 5
14 Begin Project 6 — Visualizing a Poem (lecture)
16 Project 6 work session
23 Project 6 work session
28 Project 6 work session
30 Project 6
due at beginning of class
May Portfolio of the 6 projects due on
final exam day
The
schedule is subject to change and may vary as we proceed. Additional features
of the software are given on “work session” days so be sure to attend every
class.