Graphic Design Courses
Basics of graphic design and vector graphics courses took place in The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region (Tampereen seudun työväenopisto).
My tasks
• Plan lessons and activities
• Execute course in classroom environment
Illustrator Course Structure
Lessons 8 x 90 min, subjects below
1. Vector vs pixel graphics, software, tools, panels and shortcuts
2. Importing and editing stock images and graphics, file formats
3. Natural and curved shapes
4. Symmetry and scale
5. Gradients and backgrounds
6. Effects, textures and materials
7. Solid of revolution and 3D effects
8. User interface design (UI) and typography
InDesign Course Structure
Lessons 8 x 90 min, subjects below
1. Project creation, tools, panels and shortcuts
2. Layout, placing images, ideation, die cutting
3. Typography, columns, styles and export
4. Textbook and technical document
5. Automation with changing data
6. Newspaper advertising spread
7. Packaging and magazine
8. Brochure and review
Team
No team members but many thanks to school IT support and management personnel
Time span
Autumn 2022 and Spring 2023
Tools & Tech
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Photoshop
• peda.net
• Figma
