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GRAPHICS DESIGN (BEGINNERS’ CLASS)

Version Number: 4.0 last updated: 29/05/2020

DAY 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGN

Lesson:
Categories of Shapes, 2d and 3d Shapes (Forms), Lines and their uses, Working with
Textures, Application of various Color schemes.
Links to Online Study:
- https://www.gcflearnfree.org/beginning-graphic-design/fundamentals-of-
design/1/
- https://www.gcflearnfree.org/beginning-graphic-design/color/1/

DAY 2: TYPOGRAPHY AND IMAGES

Lesson: (Typography):
Knowing the common font types and being able to choose appropriate fonts,
combining fonts, important terms in typography (Leading, Kerning, Tracking)
Lesson: (Images):
Differences between vectors and bitmaps, appropriate image formats to use, image
resolutions, photo ethics and sources for stock photos
Links to Online Study:
- https://www.gcflearnfree.org/beginning-graphic-design/typography/1/

DAY 3: LAYOUT AND COMPOSITION

Lesson:

Knowing the 6 Basic Principles of Design (Proximity, White Space, Alignment,

Contrast, Repetition, Balance), Rule of thirds

Links to Online Study:

- http://www.j6design.com.au/6-principles-of-design/

DAY 4: BRANDING AND IDENTITY

Lesson:

Elements of brand identities, creating a logo, learning how to use Mockup for
better presentation of works.
Links to Online Study:
- https://www.gcflearnfree.org/beginning-graphic-design/branding-and-
identity/1/
DAY 5: Putting It Together / Revision

DAY 6: Test