DSA Graphic Design Workshop Agenda
ZOOM LINK for Jan 3rd: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77276225625?pwd=czR1bHZlSVRpR1hwK0Z0bWI4NVdadz09
ZOOM LINK for Jan 4th: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73597738848?pwd=bXcySTZ0enJDYzF6R05wYWFiQ2MrUT09
In the chat please introduce yourself, pronouns, what skill level and what software you use. If you could please turn on your cameras Thanks!
Feel free to type questions in the chat- we will have someone answering questions along with the presentation and demonstrations!
Day 1 Sunday Jan 3rd 6:30-9pm MST
Introduction 5 mins
What is Graphic Design 15 mins
Ten Graphic Design that will improve your designs Tips 25 mins
Design Project I Instagram post 45 minutes
(Gimp/Photoshop, Free Templates. RGB color space, pixel perfect file formats, working with type. Instagram engagement tips)
This exercise is about quickly making eye catching infographics with text.
Break # 1 10mins reconvene around 8pm MST
Design ethics and Fair Use 10 Mins
Design Project II Print Poster 45 mins
( Photoshop,Indesign, DPI, CMYK color space, Print file formats, Working with images)This exercise will focus on making print posters that communicate messages from afar.
Q&A 10 mins
Closing Day 1
(optional) Overview of Day 2 content for those who can not make it. 15 mins
Day 2 Monday Jan 4th 6:30-9pm MST
Introduction 5 mins
How to brainstorm, work collaboratively, and think creatively 15 mins
Printing things on a budget. 10 mins
Design Project III Using Design a projector to make a giant banner (30 minutes)
(Gimp/Indesign, Tile Printing, Projection tracing, Screen Printing overview)
Question and Answers/ Help and advice on your own work! 30 mins
Break #3 10 mins
Design Project IV Memes, Image Macros, GIFS 40 mins
(Gimp/Photoshop, Animation)
Closing notes.