COURSE OUTLINE                                                                                                                                        FALL 2020

Course Title: Graphic Design-I

Course Code: GRAD-5110 

Credit Hours: 3(0-3)

Visiting Lecturer : Muhammad Arshad Rehmani

Email: [email protected]
                                                                          

Course Description:

This course includes interactive activities and multicultural studio projects representing a wide variety of cultures, artistic styles and art media. This course is designed to enrich the lives of students through discovery and creative problem solving. It provides students with a broader perception of their environment and cultural perspectives. The course was designed around the following key concepts:

Learning Outcomes

• Read, understand and communicate in the language of graphic design.
• Use technology such as Photoshop, Illustrator, internet browsers, online portfolio websites, etc.
• Students will learn to demonstrate positive work behavior.
• Students will learn to solve problems using critical thinking.

Outline:

Introduction to the Graphic Design industry

• History, evolution and future of Graphic Design
• Identify different industries and career paths for Graphic Design
• Formats
• Resolution
• Raster Vs. Vector
• CMYK Vs. RGB
• Production Skills (setup document bleeds, crop marks, registration marks, color bars, etc)

Editing Images

• Ethics
• Copyright laws

Design Applications:

• Adobe Illustrator
• Photoshop
• InDesign

• In page
• Corel Draw

Recommended Books:

COURSE SCHEDULE

RESEARCH PROJECT

Project: Students will understand theGraphic design techniques used

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Sessional: 20

Mid exam: 30

Final exam: 50

RULES AND REGULATIONS

• 75% Attendance will me must.
• Cell Phones should be silent during class.
• Students will bring their laptops in computer lab.