Graphics Design Course Outline
Topic 1: Understand the fundamentals of graphics design:
Sub-topic 1: Introduction to graphics design
Defining terms used in Graphics Design
Type of elements
Principles of Graphics design
Application areas of graphics design
Sub-topic 2: Graphics design equipment
Computer
Scanner
Printer
Camera
Digital Tablet
Sub-topic 3: Uses of graphics design
Topic 2: Understand elements and principles of graphics design
Sub-topic 1: Demonstration of elements
Color
Line
Space
Shape
Texture
Value
Sub-topic 2: Principles of graphic design
Balance
Contrast
Emphasis
Harmony
Pattern
Proportion
Unity
Topic 3: Apply Typography Techniques
Sub-topic 1: Typography techniques
Definition
Types of techniques
Sub-topic 2: Typography guidelines
Sub-topic 3: Measurements and standards
Topic 4: Create and edit Images
Sub-topic 1: Identification of software tools
Graphics design tools
Photography tools
Sub-topic 2: Image file types
Raster
Vector
Sub-topic 3: Creation of:
Letter forms
Lines of type
Body copy
Sub-topic 4: Creation and Manipulation of images
Topic 5: perform layout design
Sub-topic 1: Proportion and layout design
Sub-topic 2: Creation of unified systems out of dissimilar elements
Sub-topic 3: Creation of dynamic layouts using typographic tools
Sub-topic 4: Creation of Type and image project
Sub-topic 5: Multi-page layout planning
Topic 6: Print Design
Sub-topic 1: Printing tools and equipment
Sub-topic 2: Types of Printing
Sub-topic 3: Paper classification
Type
Size
Weight
Sub-topic 4: Selection of printing Chemicals
Sub-topic 5: Demonstrate Actual design printing