Basics of Graphic DesignLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student knows how to

-use the terminology of graphic design and typography, different sectors, work assignments and production methods of graphic design
-knows the special features of different graphic products
-communicate through images, texts and use them together
-use a professional drawimng/layout programme and apply graphic design knowhow in practise

Content

-Basics of graphic design, terminology
-basics and main principles of typography
-communicating through images and texts
-basics of drawing and layout-programmes
-how to produce a screen draft and a printing draft from a file