Program Overview
This comprehensive 9-week graphic design program covers the fundamentals of color theory, typography, and layout. Participants learn Adobe Creative Suite applications, including Illustrator and InDesign, to create professional advertisements, logos, and editorial pieces. The program concludes with a final project in one of the covered formats. Ideal for those interested in the field, this program provides a strong foundation in graphic design concepts and software proficiency.
Program Outline
Outline:
The course will take place over a period of approximately 9 weeks on our School of Creative Arts 49-51 Regent Street, with a different topic covered for each week: Week 1 – Introduction – Research into styles and format Week 2 – Concept Sketching and Layout Skills – Sketching Practice and Text Blocking Week 3 – Typography – Introduction to Illustrator Week 4 – Iconography – Illustrator Drawing Week 5 – Advertising and Poster Design Introduction - Introduction to InDesign Week 6 – Colour theory – InDesign Layout Week 7 – Logo Design Introduction – Design a Logo Week 8 – Editorial design introduction – Design a Spread Week 9 – Presentation (final project in the form of a logo, editorial piece or poster brief)
Assessment:
Students will produce their own final project in the form of either a logo, editorial piece or poster brief. This will demonstrate their understanding of the Adobe Creative Suite and how to devise an effective graphic design strategy.
Other:
Ideal for anyone who is interested in learning the basic concepts of graphic design. Study the fundamentals of colour, typography, and layout. Learn the ins and outs of the Adobe Creative Suite and how to produce beautiful pieces of work such as adverts, logos and posters.
