Graphic school training courses in Ann Arbor, MI (public, in-house or online)

This program is designed for students interested in the creative aspects of Web development, including interface design and interactive media. Courses focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for employment as a Web graphic designer or production artist. Students will have the opportunity to work with a real client and will also develop their portfolio Web sites as part of this program. Successful completion of the Web Technology Certificate is a prerequisite for enrolling the Web Graphic Des...

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This program provides students with entry-level skills in graphic design and allows students to upgrade or expand their present skills. Students will focus on typography and the foundations of visual communication design for both print and on-screen media, and build skills in the most widely used graphic design software applications. This program provides credits towards the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Graphic Design.

Graphic Design school covers the following:
The Language of Design
Managing Effective Design
Designing with Color
Typography in Design
Imagery in Design
Your Place in the Design Industry
Operating Systems; Designing
for the Client
Working with Images and Selection
Tools in Photoshop
Using Layers; Restoring and
Retouching in Photoshop
Creating Shapes and Images
with Illustrator

The AAS degree in Graphic Storytelling prepares students for entry into the commercial and artistic field of comic and graphic novel production. Students will develop technical and critical thinking skills related to writing and illustrating contemporary narrative works. Students will learn digital and traditional illustration techniques, as well as important design skills essential for producing effective visual communication.

The AAS degree in Graphic Design prepares students for entry into the commercial and artistic field of design for web, publishing, and interactive media. Students will develop technical and critical thinking skills related to producing effective visual communication.