Graphic Design Courses – What You'll Study
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Graphic Design Courses
Graphic Design Courses
Your studies in graphic design school will likely be comprised of traditional art classes, specialized graphic design courses and a variety of technical training. Each school's program is different, so if you are especially interested in one area of graphic design, you may want to check course lists or speak to school advisors before enrolling to make sure you will have the opportunity to explore your interests.
The following is a list of topics you may study:
- 2-D and 3-D design
- Art direction
- Branding and identity
- Building a portfolio
- Color theory
- Critical thinking
- Design theory
- Digital photography
- Drawing
- History of graphic design
- Illustration
- Layout
- Life drawing
- Packaging
- Print and editorial design
- Publishing processes
- Typography
- Web applications
Graphic Design Software
In your graphic design courses, you will most likely be exposed to graphic design software. Here are a few common programs that you may use:
- Adobe Illustrator®
- Adobe InDesign®
- Adobe PageMaker®
- Adobe Photoshop®
- Quark Xpress®
School Spotlight
Study graphic design at an Art Institute near you. With online degree offerings and locations nationwide, you may not have to travel far to benefit from an education at one of these well-known art schools. Request information from the campus of your choice:
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