Full Stack Graphic Design

Topics Covered

• Color Theory in Design
• Color Systems (RGB and CMYK)
• Color Selection and Harmonies
• Typography: Search, Installation, and Application
• Graphic Design Tools: Installation and Setup
• Exploring UI/UX Design Tools (Figma)

Assignments:

• Create a color palette and design a poster using it.
• Experiment with typography pairings to create a typographic poster.
• Set up design tools and create a basic social media post.

Topics Covered

• Photoshop User Interface and Tools
• Creating and Managing Files
• Basic Pen Tool Techniques
• Overview of Illustrator: Workspace and Tools
• Pen Tool, Shapes, and Paths in Illustrator

Assignments:

• Create a digital collage using Photoshop.
• Design a set of vector icons in Illustrator.
• Design a simple character illustration using Illustrator’s gradient and swatches.

Topics Covered

• Advanced Photoshop Tools (Lasso, Healing, Stamp)
• Layer Styles, Adjustment Layers, and Grouping
• Branding and Logo Design
• Typography in Logo Design

Assignments:

• Edit a photograph to create a surreal image in Photoshop.
• Design a logo for a fictional company, presenting it with mockups.
• Create multiple logo variations using different typography and color schemes.

Topics Covered

• Advanced Illustrator Techniques (Gradient Tools, Complex Paths)
• InDesign Interface and Basic Tools
• Working with Text, Images, and Graphics in InDesign
• Creating and Managing Pages and Spreads
• Preparing Documents for Print and Digital Publishing

Assignments:

• Create a detailed illustration using advanced Illustrator techniques.
• Design a 4-page brochure in InDesign focusing on layout and typography.
• Create a one-page newsletter incorporating images and text.

Topics Covered

• Concepts of Information Architecture
• Creating Sitemaps and Wireframes
• Prototyping Basics and Advanced Techniques
• Responsive Design Principles

Assignments:

• Create a sitemap and wireframes for a new website.
• Design a responsive web page and prototype it with interactive elements.
• Document and present your wireframe and prototype designs.

Topics Covered

• Visual Design Principles and Hierarchies
• Color and Typography in UI Design
• Usability Testing: Conducting and Analyzing
• Iterating Designs Based on Feedback

Assignments:

• Design a mobile app screen focusing on visual design principles.
• Conduct a usability test on your prototype and iterate based on feedback.
• Create a style guide for a digital product, focusing on color, typography, and UI components.

Topics Covered

• Principles of Accessibility in UI Design
• Preparing for the Final Project: Guidelines and Planning
• Final Project Execution and Refinement
• Preparing and Presenting a Professional Portfolio

Assignments:

• Review an existing website for accessibility issues and propose improvements.
• Plan and execute your final project, ensuring it meets all design criteria.
• Prepare and present your portfolio in a mock interview, focusing on your design process and key projects.
• Conduct a final review session, incorporating feedback for portfolio improvement.