In INTER2 we run two class streams: (1) the advanced stream and (2) the basic stream for those who have not already learned InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.
I might from time to time add new exercises and I sometimes have unannounced small tests.
INTER2 advanced stream
During this academic year, you will be undertaking and handing in several assignments and six projects. Occasionally your submitted work gets lost, so you are required to keep your submission for the whole semester, in case I need to ask you to resubmit.
- 26 September 2024
Do Exercise Business card design and prep for printing - 03 October
▶ Hand in business card design before start of lesson
Introduce Packaging Project - 17 October
Work on Packaging Project
(Photograph mockup) - 05 or 07 November
▶ Hand in Packaging Project before start of lesson
PRESENT PACKAGING PROJECT TO CLASS
Introduce Visual Identity Project - 05 or 07 November
Work on Visual Identity Project - 14 November
Work on Visual Identity Project - 04 December
▶ Hand in Visual Identity Project before start of lesson
PRESENT VISUAL IDENTITY PROJECT TO CLASS
—————————————————————————— - 23 April 2025
Introduce Big Book Project - 24 April
Work on Big Book Project - 15 May
▶ Hand in Big Book Project before start of class
PRESENT BIG BOOK PROJECT TO CLASS
Final exam sample INTER2 “advanced stream”
Every exam is very different, but here is a sample INTER2 final Graphic Design Skills exam paper, so that you can gauge the general required standard.
INTER2 basic stream
Before the start of class
▷ Go through Basic Computer Stuff checklist
▷ See nomenclature used on the website (in this course)
▷ Mini intro to Bridge
▷ have the Adobe Creative Suite installed on your computer with Adobe Bridge and Photoshop installed in English
- 26 September 2024
▷ Course Introduction
▷ Photoshop Lesson 1
In the 7 days in between lessons
▷ Photoshop Exercise 1 - 03 October
▷ Photoshop Lesson 2
In the 14 days in between lessons
▷ Photoshop Lesson 3, except the Puppet Warp and Liquify part of Section 4 which is optional - 17 October
☐ Have implemented cloud sync before start of class
▷ Short test
▷ Indesign Lesson 1
In the 19 days in between lessons
▷ Indesign Lesson 2, except Section 7 Creating Tables which is optional - 05 or 07 November
▷ Indesign Lesson 3 - 05 or 07 November
▷ Indesign Lesson 4
▷ Optionally start InDesign Exercise 1 - 14 November
▷ InDesign Exercise 1 - 04 December
▶ Optionally hand in InDesign Exercise 2 before the start of class
▷ Big test
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▷ Illustrator Lesson - 24 April
▷ Bits and Pieces Lesson - 15 May
▷ Test