
Foundations of Graphic Design
CDGD203-01
Start Date
09/11
Time
6:30pm–10pm
Format
Remote
End Date
12/11
Meeting Day
Mondays
Credits
3
Students are introduced to visual principles, as the basis of graphic design communication, and elements and issues of visual language. The course covers the manipulation of graphic form to convey meaning, strategies for idea generation and development of unique concepts, and the designer’s role as visual storyteller.
Prerequisites: drawing skills, working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
This online class uses the ZOOM platform.
Alisa Aronson is a professional graphic designer with over 20 years’ experience as a professional designer and design teacher. She is Director of MassArt’s Communication Design Certificate Program, for which she is responsible for all curriculum, faculty supervision, application and graduating portfolio review. She currently teaches Foundations of Graphic Design and Typography. Alisa received her … Read more
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