fall 2019 schedule
The following schedule is an estimated timeline of events. Adjustments will be made in class to maximize learning so please note this schedule is subject to change. Changes will be announced in class and on our course D2L site.
Weeks 1 & 2 | August 27, 29 & September 3 & 5
course & student introductions
the universal arts of graphic design | pbs offbook
building creative confidence
how to be creative | pbs offbook
the power of doodling and sketchnoting
american style | history of design & style
#1 | mind map of me assignment
#2 | american style decade empathy maps
course & student introductions
the universal arts of graphic design | pbs offbook
building creative confidence
how to be creative | pbs offbook
the power of doodling and sketchnoting
american style | history of design & style
- 1940's / 50s- war boots to work suits
#1 | mind map of me assignment
#2 | american style decade empathy maps
Weeks 3 & 4 | September 10, 12, 17 & 19
american style | history of design & style continued
#2 | american style decade empathy maps continued | all empathy maps due in class september 19 (each empathy map worth 25 points for a total of 100 points)
american style | history of design & style continued
- 1960s/70s: born to be wild
- 1980s: material world
- 1990s/2000s: 21st century vogue
#2 | american style decade empathy maps continued | all empathy maps due in class september 19 (each empathy map worth 25 points for a total of 100 points)
Weeks 5 & 6 | September 24, 26 & October 1, 3
design thinking creative process
the creative brief graphic design trends where do ideas come from?
design thinking creative process
the creative brief graphic design trends where do ideas come from?
- art & copy the documentary
Weeks 7 & 8 | October 8, 10, 15 | No Class Thursday October 17 Midterm Break
graphic design basics
graphic design basics: fundamentals of design, layout & composition & images
- fundamentals of design
- layout & composition
- images
graphic design basics: fundamentals of design, layout & composition & images
Weeks 9 & 10 | October 22, 24, 29 & 31
graphic design basics continued
graphic design basics: color, typography & brand identity
- color
- typography
- brand identity
graphic design basics: color, typography & brand identity
Weeks 11 & 12 | November 5, 7, 12 & 14
introduction of final design project
final project proposal & presentation design
assignment
final project proposal & presentation (due in class november 12)
final project proposal & presentation design
assignment
final project proposal & presentation (due in class november 12)
Weeks 13 & 14 | November 19, 21 & 26 | No Class November 28 Thanksgiving Break
in class project design labs
Weeks 15 & 16 | December 3, 5, 10 & 12
in class project & presentation design labs
final design project class presentations
final design project class presentations