Vision Vault: Young Creators Cave

Vision Vault: Young Creator's Cave 1 hour, 1 day per week Goal: Teach students the core principles of design using hands-on, tactile methods. Students will use scrapbook materials to create a personal design portfolio by the end of the course. Week 1: What is Graphic Design? • How design shapes the world around us • The difference between art and design • Understanding purpose and audience in design Week 2: The Power of Balance & Composition • Symmetry vs. asymmetry • The Rule of Thirds & visual hierarchy • Creating movement and focus in a design Week 3: Color Theory & Emotion • Primary, secondary, and complementary colors • How colors influence mood and meaning • Creating contrast and harmony in design Week 4: Typography & Font Personality • How fonts communicate mood and tone • Serif vs. sans serif vs. decorative fonts • Lettering techniques with stencils and cutouts Week 5: Patterns, Textures & Layers • Using texture and patterns to add depth • Layering elements for a 3D effect • Combining materials creatively Week 6: Branding & Aesthetic Choices • What makes a brand look consistent? • Developing a personal design style • Creating a theme for a design project Week 7: Portfolio Building & Storytelling • Arranging work to tell a cohesive story • Presenting designs with confidence • Refining and finalizing pieces Week 8: Portfolio Showcase & Reflection • Presenting creative work to others • Celebrating progress and personal style • How to continue growing as a designer