Graphic Design in Marketing - Tue & Thu
Recommended for grades 3 to 5
Students will not only learn how to use a powerful digital design tool called Krita which is a free app, but they will learn all the basics of marketing. What tricks do mega corporations use to manipulate and control customers? Special techniques students will learn to include contrast, color moods, typography, the composition of elements, and more. Students will have a completed poster of their own selling a product or service by the end of the class.
Class Days & Times
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30pm to 5:30pm from December 8th to January 5th. (No class from December 24th to December 31st for Holidays.)
Number of Meetings: 6
Hours Per Meeting: 1
Required Software
Krita
Krita is a free software you can download at this website: https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/
Zoom
Zoom is a free to use video conferencing app used for our online class lectures and demonstrations. You can download it at: https://zoom.us/download
Class Format
Class Size: Up to 10 students per class.
Grade Level: This class is recommended for grades 3 to 6.
Homework: Weekly homework assignments.
Extra Help: Students can schedule 3 one-on-one appointments with the instructor at no extra cost.
Returning Students: This class can be retaken for a more advanced and challenging experience.
Instructor
Eric Hansen
Eric has taught classes in the Public Schools of Brookline for over 6 years. He is widely regarded as the "cool, modern, caring, and down to earth kind of teacher." He was ranked our best instructor of 2019 and 2020 voted by customers.