Graphic Design Studio I introduces the basic principles and potentials of visual communication through studio practice and weekly readings and discussion of the required text. In addition this studio provides a foundation in the use of digital graphic communication design software. Basic traditional and digital design strategies are applied to introductory graphic design problems. Content includes a series of exercises and design problems that develop skills and confidence in software usage and an introduction to the practice of graphic communication. A three credit studio course, Studio I includes basic principles of graphic design with an emphasis on the design process, which is integral to the production of graphic design for communication.

Syllabus, Assignments and other information available on D2L:
https://www.uwgb.edu/learntech/secure/

Links:

Design Industry:
aaf.org : American Advertising Federation
aafblog.org/blog/ : Advertising Ethics by Wally Snyder
brandsoftheworld.com : Vector logos
design-police.org : Bring bad design to justice
aaffoxriver.org : American Advertising Federation - Fox River
How Design : The leading creativity, business and technology magazine for Graphic Designers
no-spec.com : Spec work

Software/Hardware:
adobe.com : Adobe
adobe.com/cfusion/event : Adobe online events
apple.com : Apple/Mac

Stock Art & Fonts:
*Stock image sites are great for inspiration, but use of stock imagery in your coursework is not allowed unless specifically stated.
Getty Images : Stock photography, editorial photos, footage and music
veer.com : Visual elements for creatives

Studio I:
digiCopy : On-campus printer/copier
gdbasics.com : Graphic Design The New Basics
lipsum.org : Lorem ipsum generator
timeanddate.com : Monthly calendars
Tradwinds Products III - Map : Artist supply store
UW-Green Bay Graphic Design : Facebook group