- International Fees
International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course will show you how effective graphic design is essential to daily life as it informs, instructs, warns, and entertains us. You will also discover that design is a complex process involving research and analysis, concept development, critical evaluation, refinement, and execution. Hone your critical thinking strategies for effective graphic design by practicing what you learn in relation to print- and web-based communications. This is accomplished by creating a compelling concept for an ad, assessing a brand, building a visual identity around the persona, and producing a memorable promotional piece for an event campaign. You will draw and sketch concepts by hand as this skill development is paramount for advancing into creating digital content.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
- Retired
- This course has been retired and is no longer offered. Find other Flexible Learning courses that may interest you.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Compare and contrast a graphic designer's role to other creative roles.
- Analyze the challenges when designing both web and print content.
- Apply research and analysis skills to the projects you create.
- Creatively solve problems using provided criteria.
- Draw and sketch concepts by hand.
- Apply the primary design process phases to graphic design projects.
- Demonstrate basic typographic hierarchy in layouts.
- Build a composition using format and layout techniques.
- Apply a flexible grid to position and align elements in a complex design.
- Differentiate between Pantone, RGB, and CMYK colour spaces.
- Design compositions based on design principles, which effectively communicate to specific audiences.
- Present your work and provide constructive feedback on your peers' work.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Graphics (MDIA 1040) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Media Techniques and Marketing Communications
Certificate Part-time
- User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Design
Associate Certificate Part-time
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