Graphic Design 101 – VIRTUAL – Teachers

Description

 **This VIRTUAL workshop is a three-evening series.  Wednesday, September 30, October 7 and October 28 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm each evening. **

Workshop Fee = $40.00

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Graphic Design 101: Event Flier Design

• This is an entry level introduction to graphic design basics and concepts, independent of software. The focus is geared towards non-graphics majors designing an event flier/poster and adhering to basic typography and layout rules. This presentation focuses on the benefit of sketching a layout, knowing the budget to drive design choices and how fonts convey feeling and personality.

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Graphic Design Fundamentals

• This presentation explores graphic design foundations independent of software. It includes a deeper look at color combinations, typography and hierarchy for effective design executions. An overview of resources and helpful links will also be provided.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Graphic Design Careers

• In this presentation the career of Graphic Design is broken down by geographic location, job titles, strengths, job duties, education, challenges and advice. A salary resource is provided in addition to post-secondary programs for those interested in this.

MEET THE PRESENTER:

I am a graphic designer/educator/avid reader/mother/wife who thrives in the creative realm of visual design. I have over a decade of experience in the graphic design industry and am daily gaining ground in the area of post-secondary education. With over a dozen ADDY awards on my shelf, I am using my skills to shape the minds of design students and contribute to the non-profit arena. I encourage creative excellence and industry competition among all students, regardless of experience level. I believe there is great value in competing in the industry and exposure to the many career paths offered in the graphics world.

I thrive the most when surrounded by open-minded individuals in a creative environment. My downtime is often spent with a book on my front porch or walking barefoot in the grass. I love to be around water, of any kind, and feel most content in nature. I love to share my design talents with my husband, friends, neighbors, and community. Graphics are everywhere, good or bad, they are everywhere. We truly live in a graphic world.

Christel Benson/Mrs. Benson/Professor Benson

Professor, Graphics and Imaging Technologies

Pittsburg State University