Rika Heywood

Description

Designers cultivate inspiration and solutions through an intentional creative process. This introductory graphic design course will explore the fundamental phases of the creative process, emphasizing design thinking-a human-centered approach to problem-solving. Through research, collaboration, and iteration, develop visual solutions and use mood boards to refine ideas. Learn to articulate design decisions with clear creative rationale and engage in constructive critique to strengthen projects. Demystify the creative process and explore fundamental communication design methods through all phases of a creative design practice. No prior design experience or software skills are required.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Description

Typography is a fundamental element of design that shapes how we engage with written information. This course emphasizes the art and principles of crafting clear, visually appealing typographic layouts, with a primary focus on hands-on practice using analog tools. Explore key concepts such as font selection, sizing, color, contrast, and positioning to enhance readability and accessibility. Delve into the history, classification, and anatomy of type while learning essential techniques like leading, ligatures, kerning, and letterspacing. While the emphasis is on analog processes, students may also explore digital tools as part of their typographic journey, developing versatile skills for effective communication and creative expression.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.