Graphic Design school training courses in Arvada, CO (public, in-house or online)

The Graphic Design/Print Production emphasis within the Multimedia Graphic Design Department prepares students to work in the traditional graphic design and printing industries. Students use the computers to design for electronic production for digital and traditional press. In addition, students learn design techniques for packaging and point of sale, and other forms of print media. Printing press technology is also addressed.

Our degree programs in Graphic Design can help you prepare for a professional future that challenges you to use your talents to help sell products and services through branding and advertising. You’ll be challenged to apply the basic theories of advertising, layout, type, color and illustration in order to become a visual problem solver, and you’ll have opportunities to explore your interests and develop specific skills in areas such as digital illustration, digital imaging and much mo...

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Learn how to use Photoshop CS4, the gold standard for image creation and editing, as you get instruction from a Photoshop and graphic design expert with over 15 years of teaching experience. This is the ideal program if you’re looking to turn your interest in art into an enjoyableand creative career.

The program begins with the fundamentals of graphic design and guides you through the design process, teaching you the terms and skills you’ll need to launch your new career. You
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I.Module One - Foundations
A.Introduction to the history and purpose of design
B.Editing, Selecting, Layers in Photoshop
C.Who is your customer?
D.Whitespace and diagonals in design
II.Module Two - Diving Into Design
A.Evaluating a design as a whole as well as seeing the individual elements
B.Fonts and typography
C.Going into depth on layout and on the vast subject of color
D.Drawing/painting, Photo manipulation, color channels in Photoshop
E.Color in print vs. col...

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The Graphic Design program emphasizes conceptual development, strategic thinking, mastery of technique and verbal presentation within an environment that stimulates innovation. Students develop finely tuned skills in the areas of typography, print mediums, packaging, branding and identity, web design and motion graphics. Final portfolios demonstrate the total integration of message and content as well as the highest standards of graphic design.

The Master of Fine Arts requires completion ...

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