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Graphics design - course description

General information
Course name Graphics design
Course ID 03.1-WA-P-GraDes-S22
Faculty Faculty of Arts
Field of study WA - oferta ERASMUS / Humanities and Arts, Fine Arts
Education profile -
Level of studies Second-cycle Erasmus programme
Beginning semester winter term 2022/2023
Course information
Semester 2
ECTS credits to win 6
Course type optional
Teaching language english
Author of syllabus
  • mgr Joanna Fuczko
  • dr Piotr Czech
Classes forms
The class form Hours per semester (full-time) Hours per week (full-time) Hours per semester (part-time) Hours per week (part-time) Form of assignment
Class 30 2 - - Credit with grade

Aim of the course

Main purpose of the class is to introduce students to the basics of graphic design. Students learn to create graphic compositions and projects by working with form and gesture, developing skills of use and creation icons, symbols, and logos. Classes include propaedeutic of creating visual message, development the ability of building and self managing the project, creative thinking and undertaking deliberate design choices. The workflow anticipate managing the project through every part of creating process from sketch to final - digital form and mockups.

Prerequisites

basic computer skills, basic skills in graphic design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator)

Scope

The tasks include working with graphic compositions based on symmetry and asymmetry, working with graphic symplification by creating icons and logos. Students are developing skills of use and creation the symbol and graphic synthesis. Students learn to use visual hierarchy, rhythm and the importance of colour in project/composition. 

Teaching methods

Students are obligated to complete the tasks using on theoretical basics of graphic design given in form of presentations, visual references, inspirations and examples followed by short lectures. The tasks should be accomplished by completing following steps: establishing general idea of the project, making manual sketches, digitization in graphic design software. Students consult the project each week individually, which allows them to dive into process of creative thinking and making adequate design choices. The last stage of the project is to create the mockup board delivered in digital file

Learning outcomes and methods of theirs verification

Outcome description Outcome symbols Methods of verification The class form

Assignment conditions

In order to pass the classes student needs to:

- attend the class
- complete and deliver the tasks in digital form
- be active and prepared for weekly consultations

Recommended reading

1.Graphic Design Rules: 365 Essential DOS and Don'ts, Sean Adams, PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PR, 2020

2. Adobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book, Conrad Chavez and Andrew Faulkner, 2021

3. Grid systems in graphic design: A visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers,  Josef Müller-Brockmann, 1996

4. Thinking with type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, PRINCETON ARCHITECTURAL PRESS, 2010

Further reading

https://practicaltypography.com/summary-of-key-rules.html

www.grafmag.pl

www.zebza.pl

 

Notes


Modified by mgr Joanna Fuczko (last modification: 05-05-2022 10:46)