Take your first step into the world of graphic art! Through hands-on activities, the instructor leads students in learning industry standard software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and more as students develop technical skills. This course focuses on learning how to draw in 2D on the computer and illustrate digital graphics for screen and print while exploring engaging themes. Students will develop concept art and produce professional renderings ready for print. Students taking this course have a great opportunity to produce several designs including:
- Book cover design
- Contemporary graphic and typographic logos
- Modern Infographics
- Community poster projects
- Movie and Show posters
- Create a brand’s identity
- Design principles – Alignment, contrast, repetition, proximity
- Colour Theory
- Print design – flyers, postcards, exhibition guides, and advertisements
- Typography