Graphic Design - An Overview of the Field
A survey course that explore nine graphic design specialties
Created by Mason G
What you'll learn
- Learn that good design is often concept driven
- Understand why some design mediums need to communicate more quickly than others
- Learn the thinking behind great graphic design and get a birds eye view of the entire field
Requirements
- None
- Students should be interested in deepening their knowledge about what graphic design is. You should already be able to recognize good design when you see it, but now you want to know WHY it’s good.
Description
This is a survey course, I do not go into specifics about HOW the work is created, rather we'll explore WHY the work is good, the thinking that went into it, and any other anecdotes I may have about each field.
I cover nine graphic design specialties. They are: logos, packaging, posters, book covers, motion graphics, websites, annual reports, environmental graphics, and editorial design.
Enjoy!
Who this course is for:
- People considering a career in design
- People wanting to learn design on the side
- People who already know the tools of design like Photoshop, but lack design skills
Instructor
Designer & Art Director
- 4.2 Instructor Rating
- 2,788 Reviews
- 40,649 Students
- 2 Courses
Mason is a freelance graphic designer who has spent the past ten years working at such companies as TBWA/CHIAT/DAY, Deutsche, DNA Studio, Phenomenon, and many others. He specializes in interactive but he loves all aspects of design.
He's also interested in the ways people learn. He strives to make his material as clear and concise as possible.