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Graphic Design Bootcamp in NYC or Live Online
Design Theory & Portfolio Development Course in NYC
- $975
- 18 Hours
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Mac or PC provided
We provide computers to use during class. Choose a Mac or a PC during the checkout process.
- Small in-person class
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Free retake
Students may retake the course once within six months if there is an available seat.
- 185 Madison Ave, 3rd Floor, NYC
- Also available live online
In this hands-on graphic design course, you'll expand your knowledge of design concepts and processes while producing stunning portfolio projects.
This Graphic Design Bootcamp is located at our graphic design school, Noble Desktop, at 185 Madison Avenue in Midtown.
This course has a prerequisite
Students should have strong working knowledge in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
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Course Overview
- Broaden your understanding of graphic design concepts and processes, both formal and conceptual
- Enhance your skill as a designer
- Understand the elements of design
- Learn how to speak about your work and how to incorporate and evaluate critiques
- Develop and expand your portfolio
Full Course Syllabus
Download PDF OutlineSection 1
What is Graphic Design?
- Brief overview and discussion
- Elements of design
- Gestalt Principles
Word Work
- Letterform Anatomy
- Type Classifications
- Speed design with limited source material!
Design Assignment: Logo Design
- Brief slide show on what makes a good logo
- Design assignment: Choice of logo redesign for an existing company or create your own personal logo design.
- Create two distinct design options for your logo.
Section 2
Design Process
- Explore ideation and the creative design process
- Logo exploration (Ritos del Sol, Vaya)
- Learn logo drafting using the template feature in Illustrator
- Introduction of Photoshop mock-ups
- Sketching exercise. Learn to work quickly and creatively within fixed parameters.
Color Interaction
- What do colors mean?
- How do designers use colors effectively
- Color palettes: we will explore how to choose appropriate color palettes for different assignments
Design Assignment: Identity System
- Finalize your logo to design an identity system using a "color study" and complimentary typeface. Use this visual system to either create a stationery design or social media graphics.
Section 3
Typography
- Typographic Overview
- Type Selection
- Type Pairing
- Foundry Overview
- Optical Spacing
Design Assignment: Book/eBook Cover Redesign
- Create either a book or eBook cover design for a re-issue of a famous piece of fiction. Use type and imagery to create a visually appealing cover that will entice a reader.
Section 4
Historical Design Movements
- Arts & Crafts
- Art Nouveau
- Dada
- Destijl
- Constructivism
- Bauhaus
- Swiss International
Design Assignment: Album Art Cover/Spotify Graphic
- Create cover art for a band to be used for online purchases of music or streaming music services. Use a mixture of typography, imagery, and basic graphic elements, with consideration for different screen sizes and resolutions.
Section 5
Information Hierarchy
- What goes first? Second? Last? And why?
- Are there rules? How can we be creative within these rules?
- We explore the who, what, where, when, and why of laying out information.
- Learn about grid systems.
Design Assignment: Event Poster or Email Announcement
- Students will design a poster or email announcement for an event. Designs should convey a concept relating to the subject, and use a clearly identifiable visual hierarchy.
Section 6
Design Hero Slide Show
- The instructor will show a brief slide show of past and present design visionaries
Portfolio Criteria & Revision
- Ten points to consider when developing a professional Graphic Design portfolio.
- Recommended book list
- Revision, completion and collection of any final revised exercises or projects.