This advanced course will concentrate on utilizing design principles and theories in problem solving, focusing on the importance of layout composition. Emphasis will be placed on the process of design development from thumbnails to comprehensives, layout, and the use of grid systems for multi-component layouts. Prior learnings in typography, illustration, image manipulation and photography will be combined to create a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing page layout system. At the conclusion of this course, students will produce a portfolio artifact that can be added to their developing capstone portfolio.
GWD-120: Page Layout & Composition Design
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