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Overview
Program Description
Students will learn in an online synchronous/asynchronous classroom from industry experts with diverse working experiences, who will teach how to communicate their ideas in interactive media, web, digital and print mediums. Graphic design courses teach theory and history, illustration, typography, interactive web design and communications. This DOAA would be of interest to working professionals or others who are looking to upgrade their skillset and require the flexibility of a fully online option. The courses can pathway into GRD1 online program.Courses
Program Requirements
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| GRAF-1037 | Design Basic 1 | 3View More Details about GRAF-1037 | ||
| This course will introduce students to the basic elements, principles and history of design. Students will undertake black and white two-dimensional projects related to graphic design and explore all possible solutions in which creativity, procedures, craftsmanship, and conceptual techniques are emphasized. All work is done using traditional tools and supported by practical applications, lectures audio/video presentations, and open class discussions. | ||||
| GRAF-1049 | Typography Basic | 3View More Details about GRAF-1049 | ||
| In this course students are introduced to the fundamentals of typography. Students will develop an awareness of typographic design and form to communicate. Emphasis is placed on typographic history, typographic vocabulary, type classifications, anatomy, letterforms, spacing and hierarchy through a series of lectures, class discussions and hands-on projects. Creativity, process work, research and attention to detail is encouraged. All work is done using traditional tools with hands-on techniques. | ||||
| GRAF-1050 | Digital Applications 1 | 3View More Details about GRAF-1050 | ||
| Students analyze and report on contemporary conventional production tools and workflow systems used in commercial graphic design studios. This course is designed to introduce the student to the tools and facilities of the current trade iteration of 'page layout' software for producing page composition, typography and design projects. Students will explore the basic tools and facilities of bitmap editing software in the production of design projects. Students are introduced to the current trade iteration of 'vector drawing' software for producing graphic images. Students are introduced to the current trade iteration of 'portable document format' software. Students will use these four software technologies together to produce design projects. | ||||
| GRAF-1052 | Interactive Design 1 | 3View More Details about GRAF-1052 | ||
| This course establishes User Experience Design (UXD) fundamentals through competitor and user research. Students learn to empathize with users and create supporting digital assets, including personas and user flows. Additional User Interface Design (UID) workshops and projects will focus on web-related marketing concepts, mood boards, and low-fidelity layouts. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 3 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||
Program Details
Program Code
GDE1
Delivery
Online
Topic Area
Computers, Design, and Media
Credential
