Design Fundamentals – Course Homepage

Course Overview

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Course Description: Each student‘s creative ability will be directed toward the layout, design, and production of graphic design projects. Through lectures, demonstrations, and lab assignments, students will design projects using a variety of materials and techniques.

What you’ll hand in

  1. Week 1–2
    • Write your client’s Brand & Marketing Strategy (25 points)
    • Write your client’s Marketing Plan & Timeline (25 points)
  2. Weeks 2–6
    • You’ll Design: Logo and brand style guide (100 points)
    • You’ll Design: A coordinated set of 2–4 additional pieces of marketing material (you will pick these along with your instructor). (200 points)
    • You’ll participate in design presentations and critiques (25 points each)
  3. Weeks 6–7
    • You’ll design a 2-page spread of your marketing campaign (see below) for your portfolio. (50 Points)