2023 META24 Course Catalog-7

17 Orientation
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Students will learn about the field and tools of graphic design and build a self-portrait with objects that
they bring-in, scan, and design, create an 8.5 X 11 in canvas, make multiple scans of three objects,
artistically design an image within the canvas using the scans and all three images.
Students will learn about logos as graphically designed artifacts that represent entities and ideas. They
will compare and contrast strong logo designs, go through a tutorial process of building those logos.
Finally, students will create a first draft of their own logo design for their businesses.
Introduce typography and relate the field to graphic design. Students will create their own graphic
poster incorporating a variety of fonts (at least 5) that speak to their goals as a business person.
Create a Business Banner, design a Wordpress website, and make a poster for businesses.
MATERIALS
• Photoshop
• Flatbed scanner
• Infographics
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