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Natalie Gagnon

Sessional Faculty and Continuing Studies Instructor

Availability:

Education:

Masters of Graphic Branding + Identity, London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
BFA (Honours), University of British Columbia

Bio

Natalie is a Vancouver-based art director, publication designer, brand strategist and design educator who brings brands, content and minds to life with strategic design, multi-platform publishing and clear communication style. Her professional experience is primarily focused in art direction, editorial design, and marketing in the magazine industry. When not busy designing for clients in the private sector or teaching at ECU and SFU, she is likely heading to her pottery studio to make ceramics for her small business, Nima Stoneware.

Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Communication Design COMD 305 26/FA

Description

This course explores the basic principles of publication design. Students explore a variety of design principles as they apply to different media such as ebooks, web sites, emags, print, etc. Issues such as pacing, rhythm, flow, large and small scale design, and art direction are considered from the perspective of the particular and differing needs of these outcomes. Students will explore the technical considerations involved in preparing work for these media.

Priority is given to COMD and INTD students in Year 3. Students outside of the registration priority group may register/waitlist for this course as of the registration rule release date.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.