Week 3 (28 January)

Review and discuss homework. Type and Typography. Hands-on using Quark Xpress, and Illustrator.
Homework: Look at logos and logotypes in use around you. Notice what makes you notice them. Using different fonts, weights, reverse - typeset your name in a way that you feel represents who you are. Make a "logo" for yourself with your initials.
Reading: Chapters 5-7

Week 2 (21 January)

Review homework (examples). Industry Standards vs. Proprietary formats. Desktop publishing software and their purposes. Introduction to the available software.

Homework: Using the examples that you brought in, come up with a few options to make them better. Bring in your "thumbnails" and "rough" designs. Reading: intro-chapter 4.

Week 1 (14 January)

In tonight's class we will be introduced to Graphic Design and its modern relationship to Desktop Publishing. There will also be an overview of subjects to be covered over the semester.
Homework: Bring in 6 (or more) examples of good design, and 6 examples that lack good design. (photocopies are acceptable)
Note: If you are planning on taking pictures of a design, please print the image out. We will be posting the examples on the board so the class can discuss them.