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Logo, Icon and Symbol Design   

Create icons, symbols and/or logos for your portfolio in this workshop-style course.

Competetencies:
  • List and apply the principles of effective logo design
  • Differentiate between effective and ineffective logos, icons and symbols
  • Differentiate between effective and ineffective logos, icons and symbols
  • Demonstrate techniques for creating logo and icon "families"
  • Produce a vector-based print and web ready file in Illustrator
  • Make a family of icons, symbols and/or logos to incorporate into your portfolio
 
Apply concepts learned in Design Foundation Series and tools learned in Visual Design Series to create a family of icons, symbols and/or logos to incorporate into your portfolio. The concepts of corporate identity and user experience are discussed. Course is conducted in a workshop format; portfolio pieces developed through homework and in-class critiques. Refinement will occur throughout the course and work on a computer outside of class is vital.

Prerequisites:
  • Successful completion of Design Foundations and Visual Design Series courses
  • Successful completion of Illustrator
 

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