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what is graphic design and multimedia ?

what is graphic design and multimedia ?. By: Q. Frison Former Gra phic design artist for Northern Illinois University. it’s all around us. how I started my day. Wishing I had a dog. If I can get it, it s. If I am feeling frisky . or. graphic design = visual

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what is graphic design and multimedia ?

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  1. what isgraphicdesign and multimedia?

  2. By: Q. Frison Former Graphic design artist for Northern Illinois University

  3. it’s all around us how I started my day

  4. Wishing I had a dog

  5. If I can get it, it s If I am feeling frisky

  6. or

  7. graphic design = visual communications

  8. a brief look in history how we communicate visually

  9. 16,000 years ago … when it all began

  10. pictographs pictures to convey a story

  11. over 3,000 years ago … just a short 15,000 years later

  12. Phoenician Alphabet symbols based on verbal sounds

  13. about 25 years ago … a dramatic change

  14. Macintosh computer art meets technology

  15. and then came … drum roll, please

  16. www World Wide Web a new form of media

  17. Graphic design is a creative process that combinesartandtechnologytocommunicate ideas. http://www.aiga.org/content.cfm/guide-whatisgraphicdesign

  18. visuals traditional or computer generated; photos, illustrations, diagrams

  19. typography selection of typeface, style, style, size, spacing

  20. message conveyed to a target audience to prompt a reaction

  21. Michael Bierut, Pentagram • vimeo.com/9084072

  22. considerations layout arrangement of elements and their relationship to each other experienceend-user interactivity; action, reaction or response

  23. forms of media printbrochures, posters, advertisements, magazine layouts, product packaging, signage digitalwebsites, software, blogs, social media, video presentations, flash animations

  24. tools traditionalpencil, paper computersoftware: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash

  25. skills • ability to communicate: visually, verbally, and in writing • listen to needs of client/project • problem solve independently and with team • think visually/spatially – 2D and 3D • specialized skills: illustration, photography, interactive design, animation

  26. occupations • graphic designer • art director • creative director • production artist • web designer • interactive designer

  27. environments • agencies • in-house departments • freelance/solo • producer

  28. requirements • All dependent on environment. • clothing/personal attire: casual > business casual > professional • work independently > work with teams • highly supervised > full responsibility • 40-60 hours/week • salary or hourly

  29. salary range factors: location, experience, training, industry, specialization Entry-level $32,000 - $41,000 Experienced/Solo $38,000 - $75,000 Director/Owner $70,000 - $145,000

  30. recent works Not mine

  31. questions?

  32. thank you!

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