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Fundamentals of Graphic Design for Beginners in Amsterdam

Do you want to learn Graphic Design in Amsterdam but have NO EXPERIENCE?

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With this Design tutoring lessons you will learn the Fundamentals of Graphic Design. We will be covering the fundamentals of IMAGEMAKING, TYPOGRAPHY, SHAPE and COLOR and COMPOSITION. I believe that the best way to learn about graphic design is to work HANDS-ON, learn and practice to develop your design skills.

Fundamentals of Imagemaking
We are going to look at how images function in terms of conveying denotative and connotative messages, I'll show you a range of analog and digital imagemaking techniques and discuss how they work.

Fundamentals of Typography
We are going to look at typographic terminology and the basic rules for creating typography. I'll show you a range of tips and techniques for working with type, in both a functional and expressive manner, and you'll find out about the process involved in making and controlling typography.

Fundamentals of Shape and Color
We are going to look at how designers work with shape and color as their fundamental building blocks. You'll learn about visual contrast, color, rhythm and pattern in design. I'll be showing you the process involved in making an abstract design from shapes, and how to use that element to create a repeating pattern design.

Fundamentals of Composition
We are going to look at how designers work with visual contrasts, cropping, hierarchy and direction in single images and complex compositions. You'll find out how to control and use scale, weight, direction, texture, and space in a composition, and how to compose work that ranges from the complex to the minimal.

Extra information

Bring your own laptop (if you have Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop it is great, however, if not there are alternative softwares for free you can use like Canva, Inkscape...)
Optional: Bring your own art supplies (paint, pencil, watercolor..)

Location

At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Carolina MacGillavrylaan 2084, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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General info

Age:
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Korean, Croatian

About Me

My name is Isaac Kim and I am currently living in Amsterdam while studying at Amsterdam Fashion Institute. I teach with passion and believe that learning should be fun. Due to my diverse background of living in Korea, England, Croatia and now the Netherlands, I can adapt to any situations pretty easily and have a unique perspective, which could be seen in my teaching style. Not only am I tutoring to share my knowledge but also to learn from you!

Education

Amsterdam Fashion Institute - Branding specialisation
Amsterdam School of International Business
Graphic Design ( Typography, Composition, Layout, Creative Collaboration, Color Theory)

Experience / Qualifications

CalArts - Fundamental Graphic Design Certificate, Graphic Design specialisation
Creative Marketing Director for Beltless
Instagram Marketing Assistant/Content Creator - Amsterdam School of International Business

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