...Graphic designers are visual communication experts who design many products, including logos, ads, brochures, and product packaging. When looking at a magazine, website, poster, etc., this is the work that a graphic designer does. Graphic designers use colors, photographs. Illustrations, different font styles and graphics to convey a message, tell a story of create a certain feeling. Their work can be very persuasive informative and entertaining to the public. Designers spend most of their time working in front of drawing computers or drawing tables. In order to complete projects, graphic designers often travel to where their clients are at such as offices, printing houses and photo studios. Designers are required to meet with a certain number...
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... |Web Design I | Copyright © 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces effective Web design principles and the essential role of the Web designer in today's business environment. Topics covered include site architecture, page layout, navigation, content, functionality, and usability. Students will evaluate existing Web sites and apply best practices to prototype a unique design using a Web authoring application. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Huddleston, R. (2009). Master visually Dreamweaver® CS4 and Flash® CS4 Professional. Indianapolis: Wiley. Sklar, J. (2003). Principles of Web Design (2nd ed.). Boston:...
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...Career Research Paper Introduction Graphic designers have an amazing job, there always working on computers designing different things for the future. Graphic designers learn more different ways on the computer to get better at there work, and I want to learn those different ways so I could design my own work. Im amazed on how they do there designs, because when you see it on tv or on the internet and once you look at it, your amazed in what you see and you would probly say there good at doing stuff like that and I want to do my own design so people can see and be amazed on my work. Job Description A graphic designer has to do many of these tasks and activities because some jobs asks for these task, some are to research new software or design cocepts for your design, another is to prepare illustrations, notes, and rough sketches for your client or worker. The average hourly wage for a graphic designer in te united states is $36.98 and for the year its $76.900 and in hawaii, its hourly wage is $31.31 and the for the year its $65.100 so its not that much in hawaii, in the united states approxmatley 12,480 job openings are open per year, as for hawaii only 30 job openings are open per year Job Training In graphic designing you might require a bachelors degree, that’s the most common degree you will need in graphic designing, in job training, you could go to honolulu community college to get the...
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...The purpose of writing this paper is to showcase my skills, special talents, and career desires. By explaining events from my life, I plan to give insight into who I am as a person and what I have to offer to potential employers. I will provide personal experiences, which pertain to me acquiring certain skill sets and also research about the graphic design market. My goal in this paper is to show the drive, passion, and love I have for becoming a graphic designer and artist. To achieve this goal, I have organized my paper into four main sections. In the first section, I provide an account of four important events in my younger years: winning a drawing contest for a local church, taking art lessons with a very talented local artist in the low country, winning first prize at the Coastal Carolina State Fair, and working for a small graphics business. In the second section, I discuss my transition from high school into college with art, the skills I have attained, and my MBTI test results. My paper draws to an end with a third section that offers research of the graphic design market which is the field I chose to major in while attending college concludes with a fourth section that discusses the importance of what success means to me. I also include a resume attached after my bibliography. Before I can begin the examination of my four main sections, however, I need to provide some insight into who I am; it is to this that I now turn. I’m a simple southern girl who was born and...
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... |Syllabus | | |Axia College/ College of Information Systems & Technology | | |IT/236 Version 6 | | |Web Design I | Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces effective Web design principles and the essential role of the Web designer in today's business environment. Topics covered include site architecture, page layout, navigation, content, functionality, and usability. Students will evaluate existing Web sites and apply best practices to prototype a unique design using a Web authoring application. During this class you will develop the skills to plan a Web site by creating a Project Proposal for a five-seven page Web site. Refer to Appendix A for details on the sections submitted in Week 2, Week 3, and Week 7. During Weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 you will complete the Toolwire Labs and Exercises to create HTML Pages using Dreamweaver. These Exercises/Labs are submitted to the Assignment Section of the Classroom. During Weeks 4, 5, 6, and 8 you...
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...ACHG300 HISTORY OF GRAPHIC DESIGN 3 ASSIGNMENT 5 and 6 This module is presented on NQF Level 6 FACULTY OF CREATIVE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION Module leader: MIRANTHE VAN STADEN GARBETT miranthev@mgi.ac.za: Phone: (011) 690-1825 Office number: 4 Lecturer (Remote Campus): E-mail: Due Dates: Assignment 5: Week 13 and 20 Assignment 6: Week 27 Assessments: Assignment 5: 200 Marks ( 10% final mark) Minus 5% per day deducted for late submissions Phone: Assignment 6: 100% (30% final mark). No late submissions will be accepted 1) Learning Outcomes Through this assignment, the student should achieve the following outcomes: • • • • Research, structure and write a formal academic article. Formulate an appropriate research question Apply an appropriate methodology to a specific topic Research, acquire and present in digital format a specialised knowledge of an aspect or area of African discourse or aesthetics, whether historical or contemporary. • • • Apply knowledge of history and/or theory to the chosen topic and evaluate contemporary relevance Identify and evaluate a specific case study that illuminates an aspect of African discourse or African aesthetics. Be able to explain, interpret and apply key terminologies, concepts, principles and theories in the development of a logical argument • • Formulate findings and interpretations into a sound, logical argument Support opinions and statements using authoritative sources and the correct Harvard method ...
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...Website Design Plan Jorge Lopez Web Design I/WEB 236 February 11, 2013 Christine Gysin Abstract This paper will present some of the best web design practices for development and design foundations with XHTML. The continuous web technology improvement has made it more efficient for web developers to design a website for e-commerce and social networking to reach a specific target audience. Introduction There are several elements to take into consideration when designing a website, applying best practices to the web design are very important. The website organization is largely determined by the website architecture with three common types of web organization, which will be presented in this paper. The designer must concentrate on the target audience for the website and constantly take into account how the target audience will view the website. The designer should adhere to the recommendations of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and run the web site’s Web addresses via their appropriate assessment tools to be certain that the highest possible standard of accessibility is provided. The content in addition to structure of the website ought to be meticulously designed for simplicity use and provide concise information to the visitor. The overall presentation of the website is required to be eye appealing without overwhelming graphics and sounds, although graphics help make webpages compelling and provide the user interactivity, the design...
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...: CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA PROJECT I TRS3334 : GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT 1 : MINOR PROJECT TRS3242 : VISUAL COMMUNICATION PROJECT I TRS3152 : PROJECT I Introduction Project is a compulsory part of the program structure in Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology, Bachelor in Creative Multimedia, Bachelor in Graphic Design, Bachelor in Game Design and Animation, Bachelor in Media Science and Bachelor in Visual Communication. It builds on the skills and knowledge learned in the first two and half years; to enable students to use these to demonstrate competence in the theory and practice based on their respective programs. Aims of Project The main aims of this project are: 1. To provide students with a realistic group experience in designing, implementing and documenting computer, multimedia, and graphics products in the form of applications, systems, design, etc. based on the needs of clients/stakeholders. 2. To let students apply their knowledge and skills in handling tasks with appropriate tools. 3. To provide a learning environment for students to independently manage their projects under supervision. 4. To build students’ ability to present and rationalize their work with confidence and logics. 5. To enable the students to delegate tasks and work as a team, and manage their project time and budget accordingly. General proposal format: 1. Paper Size Type Color 2. Type Face Font Size Title Font Spacing : : : A4 80 gm papers White : : : : Arial, or Times New Roman...
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...British Food Journal Packaging design: creating competitive advantage with product packaging Bo Rundh Article information: Downloaded by IQRA UNIVERSITY At 08:47 19 April 2016 (PT) To cite this document: Bo Rundh, (2009),"Packaging design: creating competitive advantage with product packaging", British Food Journal, Vol. 111 Iss 9 pp. 988 - 1002 Permanent link to this document: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00070700910992880 Downloaded on: 19 April 2016, At: 08:47 (PT) References: this document contains references to 28 other documents. To copy this document: permissions@emeraldinsight.com The fulltext of this document has been downloaded 15152 times since 2009* Users who downloaded this article also downloaded: (2013),"The influence of visual packaging design on perceived food product quality, value, and brand preference", International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, Vol. 41 Iss 10 pp. 805-816 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/IJRDM-12-2012-0113 (1990),"Packaging as a Retail Marketing Tool", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 20 Iss 8 pp. 29-30 http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000000372 (1996),"Packaging, marketing, logistics and the environment: are there trade-offs?", International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Vol. 26 Iss 6 pp. 60-72 http:// dx.doi.org/10.1108/09600039610125206 Access to this document was granted through an Emerald subscription provided by emerald-srm:546149...
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...This chapter describes the research methods used for assessing the relationship between Alan Moore’s graphic novel readership and the effects, if any, it had on said readership in influencing whatever social or cultural reform that took place after his work’s had been published. This paper’s methodology outlines the set of procedures or method’s used to conduct the research; including the theoretical framework, data collection and data analysis method’s which were used. Methods Used The primary methods of research utilised in gathering data were predominantly qualitative. Gathering and analysing research and academic texts on Moore’s work both online and offline, and then compiling and contrasting the varied scholarly opinions on this paper’s...
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...SEN 943 Software Risk Management Final Project Research Paper Summer 2014 300 Points Research Paper Objective: To demonstrate the ability to analyze scholarly articles in the area of software RM related to CSLOs of the course. Task: Read, study and analyze 10 scholarly articles directly related to the field of risk management. The links to the 10 articles are provided on the course homepage. For each article provide: 1. A 300 or more word summary of the article (not a re-hash of the paper abstract or conclusion) 2. A 300 or more word analysis of the models, formulas, processes, or addition to the field of software RM developed by the article 3. A 300 or more word personal critique of the strengths and weaknesses of the article as related to the field of software RM Each article will have the following headings: Title Author Article Summary Article Analysis Article Critique *Place a page break between each article The research paper must have: 1. A title page 2. A table of contents 3. 10 articles, each separated by a page break 4. A Ranking/Comparative Essay The Ranking/Comparative Essay In 1200 or more words, rank the top 2 articles and the bottom 2 articles that comprise your 10 articles. Describe in a comparative manner why they rank the way they do and include any ways to improve the articles that rank at the bottom two. EMS Discussion Thread Feel free to ask questions about this assignment in the course discussion thread in the course...
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...– * Equipment * Total Production Cost V. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT * Management Expertise / Technical Knowledge * Company Policy * Manpower * Position/Function * Salaries VI. FINANCIAL ASPECT * Total Project Cost / Financing Requirement * Form of Equity * Sources of Equity * Other Source of Income * Financial Projections VII. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT * Effect on the Community * Employment I. Executive Summary R.A Photo Graphics is a total solution provider for digital photography, graphic design and digital printing related services and products such as photo printing, tarpaulin banners printing, vinyl stickers, personalized gift items printing, business forms, school projects, documents marketing materials, Photography coverage, and photo booth rental for events such as Weddings, Birthdays, Corporate Events, Reunions, Trade Shows, School Proms, Graduations and Holiday Parties. The name R.A Photo Graphics represents "Roderick Austria Photography and...
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...Brochure More information from http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/2209118/ Architectural Graphic Standards. Student Edition. Ramsey/Sleeper Architectural Graphic Standards Series Description: The new student edition of the definitive architectural reference For seventy-five years, Architectural Graphic Standards has been the go-to reference for architects, builders, and engineers. Revised for the first time since 2000, Architectural Graphic Standards, Student Edition gives students their own handy resource. Carefully abridged from the Eleventh Edition of Architectural Graphic Standards, this Student Edition features the same richly detailed graphics and text that have made Architectural Graphic Standards a classic, but updated and reorganized in a way that is relevant to today's student. Thousands of illustrations and a rich index offer immediate access to hundreds of architectural elements, while the wide variety of topics covered makes this work relevant throughout a student's architecture education and into the early stages of professional practice. With a wealth of information for the student preparing for professional practice, this new edition: Covers building standards and practices, materials and systems, and details for every type of project Follows CSI's Uniformat, a classification system that closely matches an architect's workflow Features completely updated content with a wide variety of standard architectural details Offers an ancillary Web site featuring...
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...Sample Formats LS Business Publishing LS Education Group Sample Formats & Guidelines Contents 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 Format of a Report ............................................................................................................................ 2 Format of a Briefing paper ................................................................................................................ 3 Format of Newsletter ........................................................................................................................ 4 Format of Leaflet............................................................................................................................... 6 Format of Presentation ..................................................................................................................... 7 Format of a Questionnaire ................................................................................................................ 8 Format of a Discussion paper ........................................................................................................... 9 Format a White paper ..................................................................................................................... 10 Format of Articles............................................................................................................................ 11 1.0 Format of a Report 1.0 Executive Summary This needs to be at...
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...community. "Information graphics or infographics are visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics are used where complex information needs to be explained quickly and clearly, such as in signs, maps, journalism, technical writing, and education." The best way to familiarize yourself with the infographic genre is to look at examples online. (Quick Google search). Topic: Your infographic will cover one major topic or issue in the course. It will communicate this complex topic or issue in a simple way using printed information and visual material. Possible topics include: • Immigration context of any major ethnic group covered in the course • Asian American Identity (it's history, how it is mobilized today, etc.) • Asian American wage gap by gender & race/ethnicity • Interracial relationships / families (different Asian American family structures) • Asian American LGBTQ issues • How Model Minority Myth impacts on Asian American health • Asian American media / pop culture representations The professor will be open to topics that intersect with the course material (consult course syllabus & readings). Your group MUST receive approval for your topic from the professor. You are encouraged to be creative in constructing your infographic. This project requires not only drawing from course concepts and readings, BUT you must also conduct outside research to create an effective infographic...
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