| Week | Topics | Study Materials | Materials |
| 1 |
Introduction and Course Overview
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"Design Thinking: A Guide to Creative Problem Solving" by Peter Rowe
"The Art of Innovation" by Tom Kelley
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| 2 |
Introduction to Advertising Campaigns and Packaging Design
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"Advertising by Design" by Robin Landa
"Packaging Design" by Marianne Rosner Klimchuk and Sandra A. Krasovec
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| 3 |
Developing Creative and Innovative Solutions
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"Creativity in Advertising" by Margaret A. Morrison
"Creative Confidence" by Tom Kelley and David Kelley
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| 4 |
Selection of Media and Design Formats
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"Media Planning & Buying in the 21st Century" by Ronald D. Geskey
"The Elements of Graphic Design" by Alex W. White
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| 5 |
Feedback and Improvement Techniques
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"The Feedback Fix" by Joe Hirsch
"Radical Candor" by Kim Scott
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| 6 |
Beginning the Practical Design Project
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"Making and Breaking the Grid" by Timothy Samara
"Layout Essentials" by Beth Tondreau
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| 7 |
Project Development with Media Tools
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"The Media Handbook" by Helen Katz
"Graphic Design Solutions" by Robin Landa
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| 8 |
Material and Format Selection in Packaging Design
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"Package Design Workbook" by Steven DuPuis
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| 9 |
Receiving Feedback and Adjusting Projects
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"Thanks for the Feedback" by Douglas Stone
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| 10 |
Design and Application in Digital Formats
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"Digital Design Essentials" by Rajesh Lal
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| 11 |
Project Management and Planning
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"Creative Strategy and the Business of Design" by Douglas Davis
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| 12 |
Practical Project Development Session
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"The Creative's Guide to Starting a Business" by Harriet Kelsall
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| 13 |
Project Presentation Techniques
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"Presentation Zen" by Garr Reynolds
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| 14 |
Final Project Presentations and Evaluation
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"The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs" by Carmine Gallo
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