Graphic design

Entry requirements: average computer skills. More information at the end of this page. 

This course is an introduction to graphic design. Every lesson consists of some theory, which you will put into practice. You will learn how to work with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. You will learn how to use colour, composition and fonts and apply it to your own case. This is a project of your choice, for which you will design several things. For example, a style for your paper or your final thesis with matching presentation, a design for a poster, a flyer, or a business card with matching resume. In some lessons you are given a homework assignment. We will evaluate the results together. 

What you will learn 

• How to work with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign 

• Colour theory, typography and composition 

• Develop and work out your own concept 

• Making products that are print ready 

Practical information

• Course material: we won’t go over the course material too many times, so it’s important to be there to keep up. Try your best to attend every lesson. 

• What to bring: for this course you are required to have a laptop equipped with Adobe Photoshop (version CS3 or later). You will be working on your own laptop during the classes. 

• Average computer skills: you should be able to follow instructions like ‘shift-click’, ‘copy-paste’ or ‘click and drag’ without any problems. We assume you know what a window is, and that you’re able to close, minimize and resize it. 

About the teacher

Vincent van der Vliet studied Chemistry at Utrecht University and, after graduating, worked for six years in the banking sector. However, his creativity proved stronger, leading him in 2007 to make the switch to Graphic Design. Since then, he has run his own one-man design studio: Bakabaka Design. Vincent has also been teaching at Parnassos with great enthusiasm for many years. 

For more information about the teacher, visit www.bakabaka.nl.