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Start :: MAT 135 :: Graphic Design 1 :: Principles

Students are introduced to the visual aspects of successful graphic design. Concepts include principles of 2-D design; word/image relationship; color use and psychology; grids and design structures, elements of interface design; media as message; and typographic considerations including fonts, readability, legibility and emphasis/de-emphasis. The course will focus on the development and refinement of a personal design sensibility with an emphasis on both appropriate and creative media presentation.

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INSTRUCTOR: Russ Prior

MEETING TIMES: Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.

OFFICE: Office hours by appointment (before and after class :: best to e-mail for appointment)

E-mail: russ@russprior.com

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Course Projects

• Project #1 : Design Critique
  • [link to project description pdf] [http://designhistory.org/]
• Project #2 : Point.Line.Plane
  • [link to project description pdf] [Getting Started.rtf] [folder example.pdf] [Design terminology.rtf]
• Project #3 : Color Interaction
  • [link to project description pdf] [color interaction templates on server] [Color Awareness]
• Project #4 : Color Design
  • [previous project examples]
    [ google images 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ]
• Project #5 : Typography: Font and Message
  • [link to project description pdf] [project template] [redesign exercise] [project text]
    [previous project examples]
• Project #6 : Logotype
  • [link to project description pdf] [discover the logo in your name] [project layout template]

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