Graphic Design

When was the last time you were able to focus on typography in its essence? In the world of the working graphic designer, the pure joys of working with typography can become buried under brand standards, clients’ tastes, unnecessary information, and heady concepts. Created especially for professional designers or those with a solid design background looking to take their work to the next level, this class is an immersive and fast-paced workshop exploring typography at its roots as both image and text.

As popularized in the pages of magazines like Rolling Stone, Time, and Entertainment Weekly, the illustrated portrait provides a fresh new look at the strengths and flaws of people who shape popular culture, government, and everything inbetween.

This class, ideal for those who work in both print and on the web, will cover concise, straightforward instruction on how to get started with Adobe Illustrator and how to work toward the creation of images and text with more sophisticated tools and techniques.

Graphic design is everywhere: It is the combination of image and type used to convey a message while also considering formal elements and visual impact. In this class, students will develop a passion for design and an understanding of the potential for targeted communication in today's multimedia society.