Working through a series of creative exercises that focus on the basic design principles in Graphic Design, you will create exciting visual solutions by learning to take risks and push your ideas forward. There will be an emphasis on an experimental approach to generating images and type by using cut n’ paste collage techniques, drawing and the use of photography. These ideas will be developed further by your response to challenging design briefs that could result in; poster design, magazine covers, branding, advertising, logo design etc. Please note this is not a computer course although computers may be used for online demonstrations or scanning purposes.
What will you achieve by the end of this course?
Understand the basic design principles in Graphic Design
Have an understanding of layout design
Demonstrate an awareness of effective visual communication
Critically evaluate personnel design work in order to develop ideas further
Present visual ideas in a sketchbook form
Course Contents:
Introduction to Graphic and Media Design
Typography and application
Layout of type and images
The use of colour and composition
Generating and manipulating images using experimental techniques
Image manipulation and design using Photoshop
Generating and designing vector graphics using Illustrator
Page layout and design using InDesign
Critically evaluating work and portfolio selection
Which adobe software will cover?
Adobe Photoshop CS and Adobe Illustrator CS
Assessment
Your work will be assessed through projects or portfolios, with written papers or research journals and on some courses, examinations. You will be graded according to a set of marking criteria that relate to such things as research, subject knowledge, methodology, and your capacity to analyse and reflect on your achievements. We believe that assessment helps you plan future work and develop new ideas. So don’t be afraid of assessment – it is the way to progress.
Career Opportunities
Designer
Producer
Creative
Art Director
Arts and Culture Adviser
Visual Merchandising Manager
Communications Writer
Social Media Planner
Head of Design
Senior User Experience Designer
Animators
Editorial Designer
Production Co-ordinator
Duration
Classroom based: 6 weeks
Online based: 6 weeks
Eligibility Criteria:
Anyone with basic IT knowledge can join this course.
Why Choose Us?
Our courses represent outstanding value for money
Tutorial support
High quality e-learning study materials and mock exams.
Each course is designed by industry experts, using an innovative interactive learning approach
Benefit of applying NUS extra Discount Card.
Anytime & Anywhere Learning.
Recognized Accredited Qualification.
Study in a user friendly, advanced Virtual learning platform
Excellent student support and administrative support
