Summer Course Graphic Design and Portfolio - IED Florence

The three-week summer course in Graphic Design and Portfolio offers the possibility to challenge yourself with a creative program that combines traditional lectures and hands-on project work to approach the basic tools and techniques of graphic and visual design. It discusses the historical background of graphics and design; elements of visual communication; basic design, page layout, and font and color; fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; image placement; saving and exporting; and developing and updating a professional portfolio.

There are also case studies and workshops with professionals. Site visits to design studios and exhibitions complement classroom learning and provide ongoing orientation to the field. A final project presentation shows the results of the work carrie...