Tutorials
Illustrator
- Illustrator: The Almighty Pen Tool
XD
- XD: Getting Started
Photoshop
- Photoshop: Droplets (AKA Lo and Behold I am a God Amongst Men)
- Photoshop: Photomerge, Putting the Pieces Back Together
- Photoshop: Digital Painting
Presentations
Art Institute: History of Graphic Design
- Lecture 1
- Lecture 2
- Lecture 3
- Lecture 4
- Lecture 5
- Lecture 6
- Lecture 7
- Lecture 8
Graphic Techniques
- Lecture 1
- Lecture 2
- Lecture 3
- Lecture 4
- Lecture 5
- Lecture 6
- Lecture 7
- Lecture 8
- Lecture 9
- Lecture 10
Graphic Design
- An Abbreviated History of Branding
Other
- File Management
NOVA: Spring 2023
Graphic Techniques
- Syllabus
Graphic Design 2
- Syllabus
- Brandapalooza
Introduction to Graphic Skills
- Syllabus
- Postage Stamp
- Graphic Novel Cover
- "Marble" Comics Logo
- Paper, Poster & Presentation
NOVA: Fall 2022
Introduction to Graphic Skills
- Syllabus
- Postage Stamp
- Graphic Novel Cover
- "Marble" Comics Logo
- Paper, Package & Presentation
Graphic Design 2
- Syllabus
- Brandapalooza
Graphic Techniques
- Syllabus
NOVA: Spring 2022
Introduction to Graphic Skills
- Syllabus
- Postage Stamp
- Graphic Novel Cover
- "Marble" Comics Logo
- Paper, Poster & Presentation
Graphic Design 2
- Syllabus
- Brandapalooza
Interactive Design 2
- Syllabus
- Interactive Infographic
- Working with SVGs
- Supercalifragilistic appialidocious
NOVA: Fall 2021
Visual Communications
- Syllabus
- App Icons
- Game
- Creative Calendar
Introduction to Graphic Skills
I taught two sections this semester, so same materials.
- Syllabus
- Postage Stamp
- Graphic Novel Cover
- "Marble" Comics Logo
- Paper, Package & Presentation
Interactive Design 1
- Syllabus
- To Do App
- Adobe XD
- Naming Conventions
- Color Challenge
- Color Banners
- CSS Terminology
NOVA: Spring 2021
Creative Concepts & Writing
- Syllabus
- Identity Letterhead
- Greeting/Sentiment Cards
- Advertising Campaign
- Comic Strip
Interactive Design 2
- Syllabus
- Interactive Infographic
- Working with SVGs
- Supercalifragilistic appialidocious
NOVA: Fall 2020
Introduction to Graphic Skills
- Syllabus
- Postage Stamp
- Graphic Novel Cover
- "Marble" Comics Logo
- Paper, Poster & Presentation
Interactive Design 1
- Syllabus
- To Do App
- Adobe XD
- Naming Conventions
- Color Challenge
- Color Banners
- CSS Terminology
- Color Mini Site
- Frameworks
- Responsive Site
- Responsive Pages
- CSS Animations
- Final Checklist
Advanced Design for the Web
- Syllabus
This class is taught side-by-side with Interactive Design 1 and does the same projects
NOVA: Spring 2020
Interactive Design 2
- Syllabus
- Interactive Infographic
- Working with SVGs
- Supercalifragilistic appialidocious
Visual Communications
- Syllabus
- App Icons
- Game
- Creative Calendar
NOVA: Fall 2019
Graphic Design 1
- Syllabus
- Digital Process Book
- Mood Boards
- Identity Design
- Sports Team Identity
- Sports Team Uniform
- Sports Team Souvenirs
- Sports Team App
- Adobe XD
Interactive Design 1
- Syllabus
- To Do App
- Adobe XD
- Naming Conventions
- Color Challenge
- Color Banners
- CSS Terminology
- Color Mini Site
NOVA: Spring 2019
Interactive Design 2
- Syllabus
- Interactive Infographic
- Working with SVGs
NOVA: Fall 2018
Interactive Design 1
- Syllabus
- Ad Banners
- Ad Banners Template
- Naming Conventions
- Animated Gif
- Color Challenge
- Color Banners
- CSS Terminology
- Color Mini Site
- Frameworks
- Responsive Site
- Responsive Pages
- CSS Animations
- Final Site Checklist
Visual Communications
- Syllabus
- App Icons
- Lets Play A Game
- Game Design
Portfolio
- Syllabus
Graphic Design 1
- Syllabus
- Food Truck Identity
- Food Truck Design
- Food Truck Packaging
- Food Truck App
NOVA: Spring 2018
Interactive Design 2
- Syllabus
- Interactive Infographic
- Working with SVGs
Typography 2
- Syllabus
- Typographic Menu
- Grimms' Fairy Tales
- Magazine
Graphic Design 1
- Syllabus
- Hotel Resort Identity
- Hotel Resort Toiletries
- Hotel Resort Brochure
- Hotel Resort App
Portfolio
- Syllabus
NOVA: Fall 2017
Interactive Design 1
- Syllabus
- Ad Banners
- Animated Gif
- Optimization
- Naming Conventions
- Ad Banners Template
- Ad Banners Specs
- Color on the Web
- CSS Terminology
- Final Site Checklist
Advanced Design for the Web
- Syllabus
The projects for this class are the same as Interactive Design 1.
Typography 2
- Syllabus
- Grimms' Fairy Tales
- Magazine Project
Introduction to Graphic Skills
- Syllabus
- Postage Stamp
- Graphic Novel Cover
- "Marble" Comics Logo
- Paper, Package & Presentation
NOVA: Spring 2017
Advanced Design for the Web
- Syllabus
- Interactive Infographics
Interactive Design 2
- Syllabus
- Interactive Infographics
Graphic Design 2
- Syllabus
- Innovation
Typography 1
- Syllabus
- Alphanatomy
- Word Exploration
- Text Exploration
- Grid Exploration
- Typographic Menus
- Type Specimen
Graphic Techniques
- Syllabus
Week 1
- InDesign Printing Guide
Week 2
- Course Project: Sample Book
- CEx1 Halftones
- CEx1 Image
- HW1 Halftones
- HW1.zip
Week 3
- CEx2 Separations
- CEx3.zip
- HW2-3 Spots
- HW2.zip
- HW3.zip
Week 4
- CEx4 Process
- CEx4.zip
- HW4 Process
- HW4.zip
Week 5
- Brochure Folds
- Paper Index
Week 6
- CEx6 Brochure
- CEx6.zip
- HW5 Brochure
- HW5.zip
Week 7
- CEx7 Impo & Varnish
- CEx7.zip
- HW6 Impo & Varnish
- HW6.zip
Week 8
- HW7 Spine
- HW7.zip
Week 9
- CEx8 Magazine Ads
- CEx8.zip
- HW8 Magazine Ads
- HW8.zip
Week 10
- Sample Book Final
NOVA: Fall 2016
Visual Communications
- Syllabus
- The Noun Project
- Game Design
Advanced Design for the Web
- Syllabus
Interactive Design 1
- Syllabus
- Ad Banners
- Ad Banners Specs
- Ad Banners Template
NOVA: Spring 2016
Visual Communications
- Syllabus
- The Noun Project
- Circle|Square|Triangle
- Game Design
Interactive Design 2
- Syllabus
- Interactive Infographic
Typography 1
- Syllabus
- Alphanatomy
- Word Expression
- Text Exploration
- Grid Exploration
- Typographic Menu
- Type Specimen
Graphic Techniques
- Syllabus
Week 1
- InDesign Printing Guide
Week 2
- Course Project: Sample Book
- CEx1 Halftones
- CEx1 Image
- HW1 Halftones
- HW1.zip
Week 3
- CEx2 Separations
- CEx3.zip
- HW2-3 Spots
- HW2.zip
- HW3.zip
Week 4
- CEx4 Process
- CEx4.zip
- HW4 Process
- HW4.zip
Week 5
- Brochure Folds
- Paper Index
Week 6
- CEx6 Brochure
- CEx6.zip
- HW5 Brochure
- HW5.zip
Week 7
- CEx7 Impo & Varnish
- CEx7.zip
- HW6 Impo & Varnish
- HW6.zip
Week 8
- HW7 Spine
- HW7.zip
Week 9
- CEx8 Magazine Ads
- CEx8.zip
- HW8 Magazine Ads
- HW8.zip
Week 10
- Sample Book Final
NOVA: Fall 2015
Graphic Techniques
- Syllabus
Introduction to Graphic Skills
- Syllabus
- Illustrator: Tools
- Illustrator: Pen Tool
- Project 1: Postage Stamp
- Photoshop: Tools
- Project 2: Original Series Poster
- InDesign: Tools
- Project 3: Paper, Package & Presentation
Interactive Design 1
- Syllabus
- Ad Banners
- Ad Banners Template
NOVA: Spring 2015
Typography 1
- Syllabus Section 001
- Syllabus Section 002
- Typographic Journal
- Alphanatomy
- Word Exploration
- Text Exploration
- Grid Exploration
- Type Cards
- Type Specimen
Typography 2
- Syllabus
- Grimms' Fairy Tales
- Grimms.zip
- Tabs and Styles
- Grids
- The Magazine
Graphic Design 1
- Syllabus
- Graphic Design Journal
- NOVA Mascot, Logo & Identity Design
- Identity Design?
- Design Questionnaire
- Digital Process Book
- Travel Guide
- Interactive PDFs
- Creative Calendar
Interactive Design 2
- Syllabus
- Interactive Infographic
NOVA: Fall 2014
Typography 1
- Syllabus
- Typographic Journal
- Alphanatomy
- Word Exploration
- Text Exploration
- Grid Exploration
- Type Cards
- Type Specimen
Typography 2
- Syllabus
- Grimms' Fairy Tales
- Grimms.zip
- The Magazine
Graphic Design 1
- Syllabus
- Graphic Design Journal
- Sports Team Logo & Identity Design
- Identity Design?
- Design Questionnaire
- Digital Process Book
- Travel Guide
- Interactive PDFs
- Creative Calendar
Interactive Design 1
- Syllabus
- Advertising Banners
- Ad Banners Template
NOVA: Spring 2014
Typography 1
- Syllabus
- Typographic Journal
- Alphanatomy
- Word Exploration
- Text Exploration
- Paragraph Exploration
- Grid Exploration
- Type Cards
- Type Specimen
Typography 2
- Syllabus
- Aesop's Fables
- The Magazine
Graphic Design 1
- Syllabus
- Graphic Design Journal
- Sports Team Logo & Identity Design
- Design Questionnaire
- Digital Process Book
- Travel Brochure
- Interactive PDFs
- Creative Calendar
Graphic Design 2
- Syllabus
- Course Project
- Pantheon Brand Manual
NOVA: Fall 2013
Introduction to Graphic Skills
- Syllabus (100A)
- Syllabus (300A)
- Illustrator: Tools
- Illustrator: Pen Tool
- Project 1: Road Signs
- Photoshop: Tools
- Photoshop: Photomerge
- Photoshop: Actions & Droplets
- Project 2: Forever Stamp
- InDesign: Tools
- InDesign: Tabs & Styles
- Project 3: Paper, Poster & Presentation
GMU: Summer 2013
Art Institute: Spring 2013
Intermediate Typography
- Syllabus
- Word Expression
- Type Cards
- Let's Rock
- ABC Book
- Order Up
Corporate Identity
- Syllabus
- Course Project
- Semiotics For Beginners
GMU: Spring 2013
Typography
- Syllabus
- Alphanatomy
- Word Expression
- Text Expression
- Paragraph
- Grid
- Poster
- Book
New Media in the Creative Arts
- Syllabus
- Final Project
Art Institute: Winter 2013
Intermediate Typography
- Syllabus
- Word Expression
- Type Cards
- Let's Rock
- Order Up
- ABC Book
Art Institute: Fall 2012
Graphic Symbolism
- Syllabus
- Road Signs
- Superhero Logo
- Infographic
Print Production
- Syllabus
- Holiday Cards
- Travel Brochure
- ABC Book
Interactive Advertising
- Syllabus
GMU: Fall 2012
Lettering and Type Design
- Syllabus
- Schedule
- Type Tricks
Art Institute: Summer 2012
Intermediate Typography
- Syllabus
- Type Cards
- Let's Rock
- Order Up
History of Graphic Design
- Syllabus
Art Institute: Spring 2012
Intermediate Typography
- Syllabus
- Type Cards
- Let's Rock
- Order Up
Print Production
- Syllabus
- Holiday Cards
- Travel Brochure
- ABC Book
History of Graphic Design
- Syllabus
Art Institute: Winter 2012
Intermediate Typography
- Syllabus
- Book Covers
- Album & Show Poster
- Restaurant Menu
History of Graphic Design
- Syllabus
Art Institute: Fall 2011
Intermediate Typography
- Syllabus
- Book Covers
- Album & Show Poster
- Restaurant Menu
Print Production
- Syllabus
- Holiday Cards
- Travel Brochure
- ABC Book
History of Graphic Design
- Syllabus
Art Institute: Summer 2011
Art Institute: Spring 2011
Typography
- Syllabus
- Type Anatomy
- Alphanatomy
- Word Exercise
- Typeface Poster
- T Magazine
- T Magazine Art
Script Writing & Storyboarding
- Syllabus
- Opening The Show
- Instructions
- Screen Writing Handout
- Format Handout
- Screenplay Template
- Super Bowl Sunday
Print Production
- Syllabus
- Holiday Cards
- Travel Brochure
- ABC Book
Art Institute: Winter 2011
Media & Ad Design
- Syllabus
- Course Project
Branding
- Syllabus
- Project
- Semiotics For Beginners
Advanced + Ad Campaigns
- Syllabus
Ad Portfolio
- Syllabus
- Final Portfolio Presentation
Art Institute: Fall 2010
Ad Portfolio
- Syllabus
- Final Portfolio Presentation
Print Production
- Syllabus
- Holiday Cards
- Travel Brochure
Art Institute: Summer 2010
Typography
- Syllabus
- Word Exercise
- Text Exercise
- Typeface Poster
- T Magazine
Art Institute: Winter 2010
The Professor
Here you will find all the course materials for classes taught by Professor Eckler. Including syllabi, lecture slides and project sheets as PDFs.
Questions?
Featured Student Project
Graphic Novel Cover
This graphic novel cover was done by my student, Carolina Gill Rodriguez, for my NOVA Intro to Graphic Skills (ART140). This project introduces the students to the use of, and techniques for working with Photoshop/Procreate. The project sheet can be found here.