Design Note

Wk	Date	Schedule	Activity
1	Sept 4	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 Homework: Project 1 sketches
2	Sept 11	Laws of Gestalt Preliminary Critique One	Classwork: Project One development. Homework: Project One Word List
3	Sept 18	Design Basics – Shape and Icons Symbol development	Read: Pages 122 – 169 Homework: Project Two Research Critique #1
4	Sept 25	Symbols & Logos	Classwork: Symbol Exercises Homework: Project Two Refinement
5	Oct 2	Design Basics – Placement & Grouping	Read: Pages 8 – 49 Classwork: Symbol & Logo Exercises. Project Two final preparation. Homework: Project Two final
6	Oct 9	Design Basics – Harmony and Emphasis Preliminary Critique Two	Read: Pages 50 – 77 Classwork: Symbol & Logo Exercises. Project Two final preparation. Homework: Project Three Critique #2
7	Oct 16	Design Basics – Flow/Movement Business cards, letterheads and envelopes.	Read: Pages 98 – 121 Classwork: Lecture. Homework: Card and stationary design, research & thumbnails
8	Oct 23	Stationary Suite Color
9	Oct 31	Design Basics – Alignment Preliminary Critique Three	Read: Pages 78 – 97 Classwork: Redesign an ad Homework: Project Three development & Project Four Intro
10	Nov 6	Design Basics – Supporting elements Poster Design or Ad design layout	Read: Pages 170 – 187 Preliminary Critique #3 Ad project
11	Nov 13	Design Basics – Using Images	Read: Pages 188 – 205 Critique #3
12	Nov 20	Design Basics – Color The Grid & Design	Read: Pages 206 – 229 Critique #4
13	Nov 27	Thanksgiving Vacation
14	Dec 4	Design Basics – Using Type	Read: Pages 230 – 271
15	Dec 11	Ad Design Preliminary Critique Five
16	Dec 18	Final Project Deadline	Final Critique #5