Graphic Design 2

Description

This course provides extended study of graphic design principles and their application to more complex and comprehensive solutions. Experimentation, research, conceptual thinking, and process are emphasized in design for the screen. Students learn essential design tools and techniques for the development of interactive media. Students work with HTML and CSS to understand code as a fundamental building block for their design compositions.

Prerequisite: GD 200 or MA Graphic Design standing

Syllabus

GD 220 Syllabus

Resouces

Schedule

  1. Intro to the course + your text editor

  2. HTML intro

  3. CSS intro, more HTML

  4. CSS Box Model

  5. Designing for the web

  6. Using images on the web

  7. CSS layout

  8. Interaction + animation

  9. Break week

  10. Web form basics

  11. Responsive web design

  12. Navigation patterns

  13. no class (Thanksgiving)

  14. CSS variables

  15. Troubleshooting Project 3

  16. Final presentation + conclusion