This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of graphic design. Emphasis is placed on the principles and elements of design and their application to analog and digital media. Topics include line, shape, color, texture, type, grid, pattern, graphic translation, and other foundational visual concepts. This course is intended for graphic design students, interaction design students, or anyone interested in graphic design.
Omar Garcia, a seasoned designer with almost 20 years of experience, brings his expertise to San Diego City College as a teacher of identity design. Raised in Southern California, Omar's design sensibility has been shaped by the region's vivid colors, cultural diversity, and dynamic entrepreneurial spirit. His career transitioned from sketching logos in schoolbooks to invigorating brands professionally, illustrating his deep passion for design. When he's not behind the screen, Omar is on a quest to find the perfect coffee and pan dulce pairing, often enjoyed by the lake with his wife.
Colleen Woolsey is a graphic designer and Illustrator with 10+ years of experience in the field and holds a B.A. in Graphic Design and Media Arts from SNHU. She has felt passionate about and excelled in a number of Graphic Designer roles in diverse industries, from print production and marketing to illustration and package design. Her growth as a designer sparked her desire to share and cultivate this passion with others in the classroom. When she’s not designing, illustrating, or teaching, she spends time with her family, goes outdoors, works in her garden, or gets crafty with needle felting and hand embroidery.
Donald Gould is an artist, illustrator and designer specializing in product design and development, print design, illustration, branding, photography and video. Raised in Southern California he currently works as lead designer at Knockaround LLC where he creates product design, marketing materials, packaging and advertising. Donald also oversees brand identity and develops new trends and ideas for future campaigns. When he’s not watching Kitsch movies for personal amusement, he works to expand his creative range by experimenting with old-world trades and alternative forms of communication.