WGD 201 Visual Design Fundamentals

WGD 201 Week 4 Discussion |Devry UniversityWatch the videoVictor Moscoso Designer Presentation(Links to an external site.). How do the colors and the way Moscoso visualized the imagery and typography contribute to the visual communication?(Refers to Lesson 3)Based on the video in Topic 1, what do you think about the music because of the colors and visualization?

WGD 201 Week 3 Assignment | Devry UniversityNow that you have determined in Week 2 the chosen genre of your book and the mood you wish your cover to convey, it is time to begin the actual design.· Draw a sketch of how you envision the cover to look, keeping in mind visual hierarchy. If possible, use the rule of thirds to emphasize the hierarchy.· Find at least one image that you intend to use for the cover images. It should be from a roya

WGD 201 Week 3 Discussion | Devry University(Refers to Lesson 2)Now that you have learned the rule of thirds principle, show us an example image demonstrating this principle. Where and what is the focal point of your image?(Refers to Lesson 1 and 3)Watch the video inChapter 10: Introductory Exercise: Graphic Design Basics (practice section) titled, "The Art of First Impressions—in Design and Life." Based on this video, find an example of a

WGD 201 Week 2 Assignment 2 | Devry UniversityBook Cover Creative BriefThe Course Project is due at 11:59 PM MT Sunday end of Week 2.DescriptionIn this part of the project, you will start the first phase of a creative brief for your book cover. View the video provided in the Project Video Links for instructions and details to help guide you through your efforts. Links to other files you need are listed below.ObjectivesGenerate a creative brief fo

WGD 201 Week 2 Assignment 1 | Devry UniversityWGD201Module 2 - SkillBuilder: Using the Elements of Design in PhotoshopInstructionsThis SkillBuilder will guide you through your first Photoshop design. You will use line, shape, color, and texture to create a design and practice using some basic Photoshop tools.Objectives1. Follow the Module 2 Skillbuilder video to create a design using shapes, color, and texture.2. Name your .psd file as YourLastNa

WGD 201 Week 2 Discussion | Devry UniversityWatch the video inChapter 2: Introductory Exercise(Practice section) titled, "On How to Think Like a Graphic Designer."How do designers use their skills to sell things, explain things, make things look better, or even change the world?

WGD 201 Week 1 Assignment | Devry UniversityModule 1: Skill Builder - Installing and Using PhotoshopInstructionsIn this Skill Builder exercise, you will download, install, and create your first Photoshop document. View the video in Lesson 3 to help guide you through using Photoshop. Links to other files you need are listed below.ObjectivesThe very first thing you should do this week is download and install Adobe Photoshop CC.Accessing Adobe Creat

WGD 201 Week 1 Discussion |Devry UniversityWhy are good design skills important and why learn Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) products?If you are graphic design or web design student, include how you plan to use Photoshop and Illustrator in your career. Please be specific. For example, "I plan to open my own web development business and will use Photoshop to create interesting website imagery." Don't just say that you wa

WGD 201 Week 8 Assignment | Devry UniversityWeek 8: Course ProjectCity Map and Infographic PosterRefer to this week's Course Project Overview page for information about the Week 8 deliverables. The overview of this assignment is found in the Introduction & Resources area under Modules.

WGD 201 Week 8 Discussion | Devry UniversityWeek 8: Looking AheadClass, looking back over the Course Objectives for this course, what are you looking forward to learning more about throughout your education and career?