Intro to gra. design: type, layout, color, & how to create, edit & present designs. Critique & discuss final projects.
Design a Primary 5 scheme of work for graphic design class. Involve typographical, layout, etc.
Intro to gra. design: type, layout, color, & how to create, edit & present designs. Critique & discuss final projects.
Design a Primary 5 scheme of work for graphic design class. Involve typographical, layout, etc.
Week 1: Introduction to Graphic Design
-Explain the fundamentals of graphic design
-Introduce typography, layout and colour theories
-Examine and discuss the importance of visual communication
-Discuss design concepts through practice exercises
Week 2: Type Basics
- Introduce basic type principles
- Learn how to distinguish between serif and sans serif fonts
- Learn how to create readability and contrast with type choice
Week 3: Introduction to Layout
-Explain the principles of good layout
-Introduce the principles of composition
-Discuss importance of grid-based layouts and hierarchy
-Practice creating simple layouts
Week 4: Colour Theory
-Discuss primary, secondary and tertiary colour schemes
-Explain how to mix and manipulate colours
-Practice colour scheme creation
Week 5: Finalizing Design Projects
-Discuss different ways to create visual appeal in a design
-Learn how to edit and refine designs
-Introduce different ways to present work in a professional manner
-Critique and discuss final designs