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DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
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Assignments
1. Email Marketing – Instructions
2. Social Media Graphic – Instructions
3. 2-Sided Flyer (with AI) – Instructions
Designing with AI – Examples
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Articles to Read
The Graphic Design Process
Creativity
Marketing Message
Target Audience
Design Style
Color in Graphic Design
Color Gamut in Graphic Design
Color Meaning
Typography in Graphic Design
Layout
Chunking Information
Art & Photo Direction in Graphic Design
Graphic Design Principle: Unity
Graphic Design Principle: Emphasis
Graphic Design Principle: Balance
Graphic Design Principle: Rhythm
Elements of Graphic Design
Marketing Material Analysis
DWT
DESIGNING WITH TYPE
Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
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ASSIGNMENTS
1. Type-Heavy Title Design
– Instructions
Sustainable Quote/Logo – Instructions
2. Brochure
– Instructions
3. Type-Heavy Video
– Instructions
Type-Heavy Video – Examples
Type-Heavy Video – Tutorial
Animated Text Tutorials
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Weekly Discussions
The Graphic Design Process
Typography in Graphic Design – Review
Typography Fundamentals
Typography – Choosing Typefaces
Typography Tips & Tricks
Typography History
Web vs. Desktop Fonts
Type on a Website
Type on Packaging
Type Democratization
Photoshop
PHOTOSHOP
Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
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Tutorials, Tips & Tricks – By Software
Design Project Intake Form
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Assignments
1. Photo Restoration
Photoshop: Photo Restoration—Healing Tools
Photoshop: Photo Restoration—Camera Raw Filter
2. Magazine Cover
Photoshop: Photo Corrections in Camera Raw
Photoshop: Transform Objects
Photoshop: Change a Color
Photoshop: Selections, Layers, and Compositing
Photoshop: Drawing Shapes & Gradients
Photoshop: Adding & Stylizing Type
Photoshop: Layer Masks
3. 3D Marketing Graphic
4. DVD Cover and Web Ads
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4. Packaging Design
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WEEKLY TUTORIALS
Photoshop: Scan, size, and adjust
Photoshop: Selection Tools
Photoshop: Healing Tools
Photoshop: Brushes and Painting
Photoshop: Red-Eye Tool
Photoshop: Changing a Photo to B&W
Photoshop: Altering a photo
Photoshop: Masking an Image
Photoshop: Fixing Keystoning
Photoshop: Fixing Lens Distortion & Keystoning
Photoshop: Camera Raw Color Correction 1
Photoshop: Camera Raw Color Correction 2
Photoshop: Photomerge—Landscape
Photoshop: Photomerge—image scans
Photoshop Tutorial: Applying Effects in a Gradient
Photoshop Tutorial: Tone-on-tone photo over color
Photoshop Tutorial: Photo inside Type
GD&M
GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING
Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
Design Trends
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Assignments
1. Packaging Design
– Instructions
Sustainable Packaging Design
Packaging: Box Template
Packaging Design: What to Include
Product Photography Tips
Photoshop Box Mockup
Illustrator 3D Can Mockup
Brand Guidelines – Instructions
2. Marketing Video – Instructions
Marketing Video – Workflow Tutorial
Marketing Videos – Examples
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Articles To Read
The Graphic Design Process
What is Visual Branding?
What is Marketing?
Client Relationships
Project Management
CGD
COMPREHENSIVE GRAPHIC DESIGN
Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
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Assignments
1. Vector Animation Video
Vector Animation – Instructions
Vector Animation – Examples
Vector Animation – Strategy and Comps
Vector Animation – Layer Prep
Vector Animation – Animate in After Effects
2. Brochure with a Map
Portfolio
GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO
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Assignments
1. Job Research
– Instructions
A list of Local Employers
2. Resume
– Instructions
Examples
Resume Writing
3. Interviewing Tips
Mock Interview – Instructions
4. Printed Portfolio
– Instructions
5. Design Showcase – Display Design
Presenting Your Portfolio
6. Behance Portfolio
– Instructions
Behance Portfolio Template
DMP Reel – Instructions
(optional)
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Helpful Articles to Read
9 Keys to an Effective Cover Letter
Introduction to LinkedIn
3 Keys to Salary Negotiations
6 Tips for Completing a Job Application
A list of Local Employers
10 Keys to Interview Thank You Notes
7 Tips for your Professional References
My Portfolio
Illustration Work
My Behance Portfolio
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My Artwork – Sold on Products
Bio – Get to know me
Windhill Books (Books I write)
Home Additions 2024
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Design Showcase 2025
Design Showcase 2024
Hyflex Educational Delivery Method
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Woodworking
My YouTube Channel
My Rumble Channel
My Woodworking Portfolio
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Graphic Design Projects by Course
Welcome to Graphic Design at Western
Student Work
Infographics – General Studies
Logos – First Year
Signs – Green Living
Signs – Mixed Recycling
Social Media Graphics – Student Work
Design Showcase 2025
