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JOHN CABOT UNIVERSITY
COURSE CODE: "AS 101-3"
COURSE NAME: "Introduction to Graphic Design"
SEMESTER & YEAR:
Fall 2023
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SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:
Andrea Baccin
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOURS:
M6:30 PM 9:15 PM
TOTAL NO. OF CONTACT HOURS:
45
CREDITS:
3
PREREQUISITES:
OFFICE HOURS:
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The aim of this course is to give students a comprehensive introduction to visual communication and to demonstrate how Graphic Design can be an effective and powerful tool for business. It covers a broad spectrum of different design disciplines, ranging from corporate identity, branding, brochure design, poster design, to packaging and illustration, and provides precious insight into the world of Graphic Design. The course is open to all students, particularly those who do not have a background in design, and complements other courses including Business, Management, Marketing and Communication.
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SUMMARY OF COURSE CONTENT:
Students will learn and apply the basic principles of design (e.g. composition, alignment, contrast, visual hierarchy) through a number of projects that cover different design disciplines. Under the supervision of the instructor, students will carry out graphic design projects that address those basic principles of design. Each project is introduced with professional case studies, technical background information and resources, as well as detailed tutorials for the use of the principal Adobe Creative Cloud Apps.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
How to work with type
How to use colour
How to work with a design brief
How to develop a visual concept
How to prepare artwork for production
How to use Adobe software
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TEXTBOOK:
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REQUIRED RESERVED READING:
RECOMMENDED RESERVED READING:
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GRADING POLICY
-ASSESSMENT METHODS:
| Assignment | Guidelines | Weight |
| Logo | Concept and design of a logo | 25 |
| Poster | Concept and design of a poster | 25 |
| Fanzine | Concept and design of a fanzine (images + type + text + shape + colors) | 25 |
| Final exam Concept and design of a design project | | 25 |
-ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
AWork of this quality shows excellent mastery of the course content along with exceptional levels of technical skill, artistic awareness, originality, resourcefulness, commitment, quantity of work and improvement. There has been excellent collaboration and leadership in group projects, and there have been no attendance problems.
BA highly competent level of performance with work that directly addresses the content of the course, with a good quantity of work produced.
CAn acceptable level of performance: the work shows awareness of the course content, but is very limited in quantity, quality, commitment and skill.
DThe student lacks a coherent grasp of the course material and has failed to produce much work.
FNegligent in attendance, academic honesty, engagement with the course content, or production of work.
-ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
The aim of this course is to give students a comprehensive introduction to visual communication and to demonstrate how Graphic Design can be an effective and powerful tool for business. It covers a broad spectrum of different design disciplines, ranging from corporate identity, branding, brochure design, poster design, to packaging and illustration, and provides precious insight into the world of Graphic Design. The course is open to all students, particularly those who do not have a background in design, and complements other courses including Business, Management, Marketing and Communication.
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ACADEMIC HONESTY
As stated in the university catalog, any student who commits an act of academic
dishonesty will receive a failing grade on the work in which the dishonesty occurred.
In addition, acts of academic dishonesty, irrespective of the weight of the assignment,
may result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course. Instances of
academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs. A student
who is reported twice for academic dishonesty is subject to summary dismissal from
the University. In such a case, the Academic Council will then make a recommendation
to the President, who will make the final decision.
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STUDENTS WITH LEARNING OR OTHER DISABILITIES
John Cabot University does not discriminate on the basis of disability or handicap.
Students with approved accommodations must inform their professors at the beginning
of the term. Please see the website for the complete policy.
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SCHEDULE
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Week #1: Mon: Introduction to course / History of the graphic design
Week #2: Mon: Brief project #1: Poster / Introduction to Illustrator
Week #3: Mon: Project #1 Poster: Type / Color / Shape
Week #4: Mon: Project #1 Poster: Structure
Week #5: Mon: Project #1 Poster: Visual hierarchy
Week #6: Mon: Project #1 Poster: Saving artwork
Week #7: Brief project #2: Logo / Analysis: What makes a good logo?
Week #8: Project #2 Logo systems
Week #9: Project #2 Analysis: Corporate identity
Week #10: Project #2 Corporate identity
Week #11: Brief project #3: Brochure / fanzine > Introduction to InDesign (tbc)
Week #12: Project #3 Brochure / fanzine > Introduction to Photoshop + images
Week #13: Project #3 Brochure / fanzine > Preparing artwork for print
Week #14: Project #3 Brochure / fanzine > Insight: Professional experience
Week #15: Final exam tba
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