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This course is a great start for students who are new to Adobe Premiere Pro or transitioning from different editing packages . We adopt a simple production-based training methodology and our students gain valuable inside knowledge from our years of hands-on experience in video production.
INTRODUCTION TO THE GRAPHIC DESIGN INDUSTRY/EQUIPMENT
• History of Graphic Design
• Future of Graphic Design
• Equipments:
Computer
Scanner
Camera
Digital tablet
Printer
ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
• Color
• Line
• Shape
• Form
• Texture
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
• Balance
• Contrast
• Emphasis/Dominance
• Harmony
• Movement/Rhythm
• Proportion
• Repetition/Pattern
• Unity
• Variety
TYPOGRAPHY
• Anatomy of a letter
• Typefaces
• Typographic Measurement
• Typographic Standards
• Typographic Guidelines
CREATING DESIGNS FOR PRINT & WEB
• Design Poster/Flyers, Magazine Cover and CD Cover
• Formats
• Resolution
• Raster Vs Vector
LOGO DESIGN
• Understanding logo design
• Dynamics of an effective logo
• Designing a Logo
• Difference between logo design, corporate identity and branding
PHOTO EDITING/MANIPULATION
• Cropping out images
• Photo Retouching
• Photo compositions
• Assignment/Fictitious briefs
FINAL EXAM, STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND GRADUATION
• Recapitulation & questions,
• Getting jobs and being successful as a graphic designer
• Final Project