ART 317 - Branding: What Designers need to Know
Course Description
Discover the broad field of brand identity and cover the entire process of brand development. Examine the basic principles of product and corporate identities and the process designers use to create brand identity programs. Explore and analyze a series of case studies for different brand models, and create, develop and execute a variety of brand collateral. Students will develop a comprehensive re-branding project that involves research, strategy, logo design and presentation, as well as the development and evolution of collateral to support the brand.
Course Details
By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
- Describe the basic elements and functions of branding and brand-related terminology
- Analyze and evaluate the success of brands through understanding the broad context in which brand design functions
- Define the principles and processes involved in brand identity design
- Identify target audience, business objectives, cultural and social factors in brand development
- Create and execute a rebranded identity and series of accompanying brand collateral
- Develop original and meaningful branding solutions
Applies Towards the Following Program(s)
- Certificate in Graphic Design : Optional Art Courses
- Certificate in Visual Design : Optional Courses
- Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Art Theory and Practice : Optional Art Theory and Practice Courses
- Certificate in Visual Design specializing in Interior Design : Optional Courses