Innovative Communication Design

Courses - Publishing Design I

Course Description

This will be a hands on course dealing with the basics of digital publishing design. We will establish visual techniques and design principles and apply what we discuss. This course will provide a thorough overview of the interface, the tools, the features, and the production tips for page layout and design using Adobe InDesign.

Course Goals

Upon completing this course, students will:

• understand layout design principles and how to apply them into effective publishing
• develop an understanding of copy and graphic elements that form an internally consistent and coherent design.
• be able to design a range of products from business cards to newsletters and four-colour brochures.
• execute design that supports skills necessary to effectively communicate information via print and digital media.

Instructor: Andy Hurtt
Email: Andrew.Hurtt@umit.maine.edu

1 Credit Course

• Syllabus (PDF)
• ICD 531 Course Poster (PDF)

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