Handouts will be provided by the professor. A small T-square, a triangle, a ruler marked with points and picas and a selection of Sharpie markers will also be needed. A second black 3 ring binder will be used by the student to create a notebook portfolio. Six absences will constitute an automatic drop of the student with no credit. This class will emphasize typography, the history of graphic design, print technology and layout.
Most projects begin with a layout in a traditional media and be completed on the computer.
The production process for class projects is intended to simulate the production process in the graphic design field. The primary software package for this class will be Adobe Illustrator. Students will work on several exercises during class. These exercises will be designed to demonstrate important software features and artistic techniques. They are intended to prepare the student to produce more advanced projects.