GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO in Fall 2024 (CM2080)

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In this course, students will be introduced to graphic design history and graphic design principles. They will learn to apply these principles through hands-on exercises and projects, using both analog means and digital tools (Adobe Photoshop). No prerequisites.

Course Master: 
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO (CM2080)
Term: 
Fall 2024
Discipline: 
CM (Communications)
Credits: 
4 credits
Type: 
Regular
Level: 
Undergraduate
Can be taken twice for credit?: 
No
Cross Listed: 
GRAPHIC DESIGN STUDIO in Fall 2024 (AR2080)
Exam Date: 
Saturday, December 14, 2024 - 12:30
Pre-requisites: 
None
Co-requisites: 
None

Professor(s)

Learning Outcomes

  1. Developed overall design literacy: students will acquire and improve their skills, first using hands on “analogue” means, and then using design software (i.e. Photoshop) and learn to express their ideas effectively through visual means.
  2. Gained an appreciation for and an understanding of graphic design and its role in effective communication.
  3. Know the global history of graphic design and its major schools of thought.
  4. Learned essential design terminology and developed their ability to express verbally why a certain design is or is not effective, giving constructive advice on how a design can be improved.
  5. Produced a final project and portfolio of original design work, both hand-made and digitally produced.

Syllabus

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Schedule

Start Date: 
Monday, September 2, 2024
End Date: 
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
DayStart TimeEnd TimeRoom
Wednesday
13:45
16:40
Q-704