This course is designed to introduce middle and high school students to the fundamental concepts and skills necessary for creating visually appealing and impactful designs. With hands-on projects, creative exploration, and digital tools, students will be given challenging real world projects and assignments typical of the graphic design industry. They will also watch student workshops in which students work through each weekly assignment with a teacher. Students will also be asked to do a final "branding" project where they will create their own brand, logo and campaign.

 

Much like Film School 4 Teens other courses, Graphic Design 101 will have short video lessons by a professional graphic designer.  Each week they will also be given hands on assignments teaching the concepts they have learned with each lesson and a student workshop.  1 semester credit - 60 hours

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Graphic Design 101 - Lessons

Introduction to Design - What is Graphic Design?

Setting up Your Space - Staying Organized / File Management

How to Use Common Applications - Digital Tools

Elements of Design - Seven Types of Elements to Use

Principals of Design - Five Types of Principles to Use

Color Theory - Why is Color so Important?

The Design Process - Step by Step of Creating a Design

Learning the Grid - Following Design Guidelines using Grids

Typography - Why Are Fonts and Typefaces Important?

Branding - What Makes up a Brand / Company

Creating a Campaign - Build and Design Your Own Company Campaign

Table Talk - Discussion with Graphic Designers / People in the Industry