This class introduces individuals with little or no design background to the graphic design practice. Students work both on and off the computer to complete assignments that explore basic 2D communication principles integrating color, shape, texture, typography, and photography to build a visual language. Essential skills in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator that support the task of each assignment are taught through weekly tutorials. Develop an understanding of the stages of the design process (research, ideation, sketching, etc.), and project outcomes include collages, patterns, posters, and a logo. Towards the end of the class, gain insights into the process of sequencing and presenting a digital portfolio of design work. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course. Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration. Class meeting details This course includes a weekly synchronous meeting using Google Meet on Mondays from 6:00–7:30 p.m. CST. The course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week. Asynchronous course activities may include readings, video demonstrations and tutorials, online discussions, projects, and critiques. Required materials Software Adobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD). Hardware A computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera, and microphone. Class resources This class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see links for more information. Required TextbookGraphic Design: The New Basics by Ellen Lupton Class Savings Register on or before May 13 and save $25. Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only). Additional savings. Are you eligible? Questions Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $930.00 Tuition Type Non-credit TuitionTwo-credit Tuition Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year192419251926192719281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Mon, Jun 3, 2024 - Fri, Aug 9, 2024 Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Monday Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Summer 24 Instructor: Erika Hutchings Location: Online SKU: VC 4207 20 SU24 Prerequisites: None