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

The Multimedia Graphic Design program prepares students for a variety of print and digital related career paths that include graphic design, web design, illustration, layout and print design.

First semester students will focus on design principles, the study of typography and color theory practices as well as learn how to use two software components for photo manipulation and digital art creation.

Second semester students will learn to operate a variety of cutting edge software p...

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A combination of fine art skills, technical knowledge, and theory in both art and design history provide a foundation to create effective visual communications pieces produced for the print industry. Key components to design include manipulating graphics, styling text, and arranging visual elements.

your future as you get a start on your professional portfolio while completing an internship in anywhere from a small design studio to a large corporation. Practitioner faculty bring invaluabl...

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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.