What to expect

This is for you with a sharp visual skill that wants to take it further. Graphic design is the art of visually communicate your message to the right people. Learn the tools on how to makes the stunning and communicative design.

Introduction

• What is design? What is it not?
• History
• Future
  

General

• Styles
• Periods
• Trends
• Digital vs. Traditional
• Generic vs original / Photo banks
• Copyrights and inspiration vs. 
• Tools
• Branding
• Marketing Practical
• Political correctness and environmental
• UX/UI
• Webdesign vs UI vs Frontend/Backend
  

Practical

• Colours
• Typography
• Layout
• Tools vs handcrafted
• Illustrations:

     - Stylistic/Photography/Manipulated

     - Symbolism

     - Humor/Satire

• Art direction 
• Specifics:

     - Logos

     - Posters

     - Business cards

     - Packaging

     - Covers

     - Info graphics

     - Icons

     - Web design do’s and don’ts

     - Editorial design

     - Matte painting/Concept art

Professional

• Portfolio
• CV/Presentation /Interview
• Positioning
• Marketing yourself
• Prices
• Freelance/In-House/Bureau

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What you’ll be doing

This is an intensive  course with lectures, workshops, and reading material.
The course group is made up of around 3-50 participants of various backgrounds. The delivery team consists of facilitators from Gaddr and expert collaborators from our network. These experts are experienced professionals working in the industry.

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