Design Note

Wk	Date	Topics & Activities	Readings, Tests & Assignments
1	Sept 3	Introduction to Graphic Design Syllabus Overview Using delaGate: Login to delaGate GRA Group in delaGate Icon Translation Sketch preparation Presentation & Craftsmanship The Design Process	Project 1 Introduction - Icon Translation Homework: Project 1 sketches
2	Sept 10	Laws of Gestalt Preliminary Critique One	Classwork: Project One development. Homework: Project One Word List
3	Sept 17	Design Basics – Shape and Icons Symbol development	Project 2 Introduction - Symbols Homework: Project Two Research Preliminary Critique #1
4	Sept 24	Symbols & Logos	Classwork: Symbol Exercises Homework: Project Two Refinement Due this week: 1. Icon project printed and mounted 2. Icon w/ other elements, letterform, text, image and symbol, printed and mounted 3. Positioning statement, typed and emailed Critique #1
5	Oct 1	Design Basics – Placement & Grouping	Classwork: Symbol & Logo Exercises. Project Two final preparation. Homework: Project Two final
6	Oct 8	Design Basics – Harmony and Emphasis Preliminary Critique Two	Classwork: Symbol & Logo Exercises. Project Two final preparation. Homework: Project Three Critique #2
7	Oct 15	Design Basics – Flow/Movement Business cards, letterheads and envelopes.	Classwork: Lecture. Homework: Card and stationary design, research & thumbnails
8	Oct 22	Stationary Suite Color
9	Oct 29	Design Basics – Alignment Preliminary Critique Three	Classwork: Redesign an ad Homework: Project Three development & Project Four Intro
10	Nov 5	Design Basics – Supporting elements Poster Design or Ad design layout	Preliminary Critique #3 Ad project
11	Nov 12	Design Basics – Using Images	Critique #3
12	Nov 19	Design Basics – Color The Grid & Design	Critique #4 Click here to take survey
13	Nov 26	Thanksgiving Vacation
14	Dec 3	Design Basics – Using Type
15	Dec 10	Ad Design Preliminary Critique Five
16	Dec 17	Final Project Deadline	Final Critique #5