Introduction to graphic design: Designing for a musical artist
Discover the evolution of graphic design worldwide, from its origins to current trends, in an inclusive and creative course. Through the design of an album cover, you will explore the possibilities of graphic design and learn to think creatively.
Description of the curriculum
- Teaching period: 8-17 July, 2024
- Schedule: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 to 13:00
- Modality: on-site
- Language: Spanish
- Price: 275 €
- Duration: 18 h
Presentation
In this course we will learn about the history of global graphic design from an inclusive perspective to learn what fields graphic design covers, and to understand what the work of a graphic designer is.
We will be inspired by different movements, currents, and trends and learn about the work of designers who are currently carrying out interesting projects to learn to have good ideas.
Throughout the course we will design an album for an artist or band, transferring their music to the front and back covers of the album. We will also work on other related materials such as the booklet, merchandising, and the design of singles.
Objectives
- Obtain a global, inclusive, and feminist perspective on the history of graphic design.
- Understand the various fields of graphic design, roles, and opportunities for employment.
- Learn about the people, studies, and tools that are currently at the forefront of the sector.
- Learn to think creatively: research, analysis, conceptualisation, and final ideas.
- Acquire basic knowledge in colour, typography, composition, and art direction.
- Learn how to design an album cover, from the order to the final result.
Syllabus
- History of graphic design.
- Possibilities of graphic design.
- Tools for thinking creatively.
- Basic elements of design: colour, typography, composition, and art direction.
- Final project: the design of an album cover for a musical artist.
Teachers
Marina Colell
Graphic Designer. Digital Branding.
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