Graphic Design Prep

This program provides students with the necessary visual communication and design foundation skills to enter the Graphic Design program at McKenzie College.  It will offer applicants an opportunity to develop and focus their artistic and design talents specifically for the profession of Graphic Design.

Course Objectives

• Learn how to use words, symbols and images to communicate ideas and information in strategic ways

• Practice key concepts of developing dynamic and effective design compositions and page layouts

• Understand the elements and principles of design and their relationship

• Learn color theory foundations and how to apply them to image-making, in design, art, illustration and photography.

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of design and communication fundamentals to continue studies in Graphic Design

Areas of study

• Intro to Visual Communication

• Elements and Principles of Design

• Composition and Layout Essentials

• Colour Theory

• Creative Writing Basics

• Intro to Lettering and Type