Syllabus - Graphic Design Lab (AG506)

Graphic Design Lab (AG506)

Unit I

Logo Design and Visiting card Design

Creating a paper work of different logos on the genre. Tracing the layout of the approved designs in digital format. Applying suitable color for the digital designs. Designing approved different logos on the genre, Creating a paper work of different Visiting cards on the genre. Tracing and designing the approved layout of designs in digital format

Unit II

Brochures

Creating a paper work of brochures on the genre, Tracing the layout of the approved designs in digital format, Applying suitable color for the digital designs. Designing approved brochures of varied sizes

Print Advertisement - Black & White, Color

Creating a paper work of advertisement flyers on the genre. Tracing the layout designs in digital format and applying suitable colors, creating a paper work of poster advertisement on the genre, Tracing the layout designs in digital format and applying suitable colors

Letter Head

Creating paper work of letter head designs. Tracing the layout designs in digital format, designing and applying suitable colors

Unit III

Package Design

Creating a paper work of package designs on the genre. Tracing the layout of the approved designs in digital format. Designing approved package designs with suitable colors and text

Matte Painting

Create a different scenic view of a green pasture or a haunted village. Designing approved scenic view in digital format using the designing software

Unit IV

Montage

Create different montages on the topic Indian culture or eradication of poverty in the world. Compiling the approved pictures or materials using the designing software.

Black & White to Color

Converting a black & white picture into colored using the image editing software

Unit V

Newsletter

Creating a paper work of newsletter on the genre. Tracing and designing the approved layout of designs in digital format

Webpage Design

Creating a paper work of webpage designs on the genre. Designing the layout of the approved designs in digital format

Course Objective

Acquire the competency in technical skills applicable to graphic design and Understand the ability to use design thinking strategies in an iterative design process

Course Outcome

["Seek design principles, design process, theory, history and contemporary design practice.", "Gain proficiency in identified technical skills, understand the process of creating, analyzing, and evaluating graphic design solutions.", "Justify the choice of appropriate tools according to the type of digital art work", "Visualize and demonstrate an idea and express it through visual design", "Demonstrate the knowledge of design & colors and apply them effectively to various assignments."]

Practicals

Reference Books

  • Ellen Lupton "Graphic Design: The New Basics: Second Edition, Revised and Expanded", Princeton Architectural Press; Revised and updated edition (14 July 2015)

  • David Dabner "Graphic Design School: A Foundation Course for Graphic Designers Working in Print, Moving Image and Digital Media", Thames & Hudson Ltd; 5th Revised edition (28 July 2014)

  • Cath Caldwell, “Graphic Design for Everyone”, DK