Digital Graphic Design Essentials

This class is available through the Skills and Technology Training Center in Fargo, ND. Check the STTC schedule for class availability. This class is scheduled on demand, so if you don't see it on an upcoming list, request it.

This class isn't going to teach you how to use your software, but it may help you become a better designer. We will cover various print and electronic mediums. The focus is on learning design and design techniques. Some of the topics covered are:

Design Method / Principals of Design / Composition

Composition 101

Composition and Layout

Get In Line

Golden Mean

Leading the Eye

Print Design

Brands of the World

Fit to Print

Understanding Resolution

Digital File Formats

Description of Graphic File Formats

What is the difference between raster (bitmap) and vector?

Raster or Bitmap ->raster (bitmap) Vector - > vector

Typography

Know Your Type

Identifont - identify fonts

What The Font - identify fonts

Color

Adobe Kuler

Solid to Process chips (PDF)

Color Psychology

Pantone

Advertising

Ad Savvy

Ads of the World

Recommended Reading

Layers Magazine

HOW Design

GD USA

InDesign CS3 Bible

Adobe.com - forums, exchange

Videos

17.27

Artist Series

Stefan Sagmeister - happy

 

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