Graphic Design 10, 20, 30 Course Outline

Graphic Design 10/20/30
Course Outline
Mr Reimer
Graphic design is also known as “visual communication”; in other words, it is
communicating an idea or message in a visual way. This is typically a combination
of one or more of the following: images, text, symbol or shapes.
In this course, you will be learning about the elements of art and design and how
to use those to make an effective design. Though most of the work we do will be
on the computer, drawing skills are a valuable asset (though not completely
necessary).
Graphic Design 10, 20 and 30 are all three credit courses, meaning that you will be
given individual marks per module. If you do not pass a given module, you don’t
receive credit for that module.
Each module is broken down into 3 assignments: 2 minor assignment, and 1
major assignment. The major assignment will be worth 60% of the module mark,
and the minor assignments will be worth 20% each. All of your projects for all
three modules will be handed in together as a digital portfolio (ie. PowerPoint, or
another digital presentation of your choice).
COM1005:Visual Composition is a pre/co-requisite for this course, meaning that
you must pass COM1005 in InfoPro 10 to receive the Graphic Design credits.
Here is the breakdown of the courses:
Graphic Design 10
Module 1: DES1010: Sketch, Draw, Model
Module 2: DES1020: The Design Process
Module 3: COM1025: Typography

Graphic Design 20
Module 1: COM1035: Graphics Tools
Module 2: COM2035: Raster Graphics 1
Module 3: COM2045: Vector Graphics 1
Graphic Design 30
Module 1: COM2155: Brand Identity
Module 2: COM3035: Raster Graphics 2
Module 3: COM3045: Vector Graphics 2
Supplies:
Though we will be doing most of our work on the computer, you are encouraged
to bring a sketchbook, pencil, eraser and ruler with you to class.