Extended Education — Graphic Design
Introduction to Communication Design
SF 110
Instructor: Eva Walter
Wed., 7:15–10 p.m., October 1–December 10 (no class November 26)
10 sessions. $285. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none
This course offers a broad introduction to the field of graphic design. Following a brief survey of the history of graphic design, the course examines contemporary design practices.
Topics include typography, corporate identity, art direction, and publication design. Slide presentations accompany many of the lectures, and a number of design projects are assigned. Computer skills are not covered in this course.
Bring to first class: several examples of your graphic design or other visual work (if you have any).
Color Theory
SF 117
Instructor: Georgia Goldberg
Sat., 9 a.m.–2 p.m., October 4–November 22 (no class November 1 & 15)
6 sessions. $300. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none
Delving into the fascinating realm of color, students experiment with color's relativity, learning how it changes according to its context. The class examines how color is physically perceived and how other sensory stimulation, such as sound, can evoke color.
Students look at the differences between color mixing by pigment, light, and printed media, as well as learn technical skills, such as color mixing. The use of color in various fields, such as fine art, design, and architecture, and in various cultures is addressed.
Part studio class and part lecture, this course allows ample room for self-expression while creating a whole new way of perceiving and effecting the visual world.
