Publication Design (InDesign).

Catalog description

This project-based course is a continuation of GID 101 Design Theory and GID 117 Typography in Visual Communication and focuses on an advanced understanding of graphic design principles, theory and practices, concept development and the production of portfolio-ready, multi-paged layouts. Emphasis is on understanding complex layout formats and composition while utilizing Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat PDF. Through various exercises, students will explore grids, typography, and advanced layout techniques such as master pages and style sheets. Students will create two sophisticated, multi-paged publication design projects. Formerly offered as CGD 102. Fall. Prerequisites: GID 101 , GID 104 , GID 115 , GID 117 or permission of the Division Dean.