- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Graphic Design
Issued by
ArtCenter College of Design
Students who have earned the Graphic Design badge have successfully developed foundational skills in layout, design, and typography through projects that provide an understanding of hierarchy, grid systems, logo forms, design thinking, design research, visual communication, color, and printing. The badge earner has learned how to document their process and professionally present their work.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Conduct design research to use as a catalyst for ideas.
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Develop design problem solving skills.
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Communicate using essential design terminology.
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Learn the basics of layout and design through the use of color and typographic form.
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Develop a visual language/voice and create seamless communication across platforms – from print to digital media.
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Prior skill using Adobe Creative Suite is recommended for this course. Although software skills are refined through practice, these graphic design courses are not computer classes, they are courses in which graphic design approaches are explored and students develop design skills as they create and refine concepts.
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Complete Intro to Graphic Design
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Complete Mastering Color for Artists and Designers
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Complete Essential Typography
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Complete Intermediate Graphic Design
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Create a variety of successful, realistic design projects for required classes including posters, logos/logotypes, narrative sequential designs, brands for pre-existing entities, and identity systems for print and digital media platforms.
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Successfully complete 4 required courses with a grade of B or better.