Graphic Design


Develop creative skills in image editing, animation, and 3D rendering. Learn how to create convincing advertising and designs from printed to digital formats.


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  • R4000.00

    Course Fees

  • 20 – 24 Hours

    Duration

  • Anytime

    Registration

Payment options available to you

DESCRIPTION

Develop creative skills in image editing, animation, custom layouts and 3D rendering. Learn how to create convincing advertising and designs from printed to digital formats.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the principles and various elements of design
  • Gain practical skills in Adobe software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Understand the design cycle
  • Learn how typography works and how to use it

STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR

General support

The Student Success Coordinator (SSC) team will assist you with any query that you may have about the environment, systems, and general utilisation throughout your learning journey.

COURSE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To successfully access and complete this course, you will be required to have a registered email account, access to a computer/laptop/tablet and stable internet connection. You will be required to be familiar with using a computer as you may need to be able to read and download documents in Adobe PDF Reader, view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, and read and create documents in Microsoft Word.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Our online short learning programmes may require additional software applications. These additional software applications requirements will be communicated to you in this information pack and/or on the website course page. Uni4 Online does not provide any additional software applications required for online short learning programmes.

Please note: Google, YouTube and Vimeo may be used in our online course delivery. If any of these services are blocked in your jurisdiction, you may have difficult in accessing our course content.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

Our online short learning programmes are broken into self-paced manageable modules designed to be interactive and engaging:

  • The programme is available to be viewed on smart devices and includes mobile, tablets and personal computers.
  • Relevant case studies, articles and recommended reading are part of supplementary resources available.
  • Apply and evaluate what you have learned in each module with the self-grading quizzes and assignment submissions
  • View a range of Introductory course videos by your Subject Matter Expert.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this Course, you will receive a certificate of completion awarded by Austin Peay State University in recognition of your knowledge and skills. Your certificate will be issued in your registered name and couriered to you.

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

Develop creative skills in image editing, animation, custom layouts and 3D rendering. Learn how to create convincing advertising and designs from printed to digital formats.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the principles and various elements of design
  • Gain practical skills in Adobe software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
  • Understand the design cycle
  • Learn how typography works and how to use it

STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR

STUDENT SUCCESS COORDINATOR

General support

The Student Success Coordinator (SSC) team will assist you with any query that you may have about the environment, systems, and general utilisation throughout your learning journey.

COURSE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

COURSE AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

To successfully access and complete this course, you will be required to have a registered email account, access to a computer/laptop/tablet and stable internet connection. You will be required to be familiar with using a computer as you may need to be able to read and download documents in Adobe PDF Reader, view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, and read and create documents in Microsoft Word.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Our online short learning programmes may require additional software applications. These additional software applications requirements will be communicated to you in this information pack and/or on the website course page. Uni4 Online does not provide any additional software applications required for online short learning programmes.

Please note: Google, YouTube and Vimeo may be used in our online course delivery. If any of these services are blocked in your jurisdiction, you may have difficult in accessing our course content.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

Our online short learning programmes are broken into self-paced manageable modules designed to be interactive and engaging:

  • The programme is available to be viewed on smart devices and includes mobile, tablets and personal computers.
  • Relevant case studies, articles and recommended reading are part of supplementary resources available.
  • Apply and evaluate what you have learned in each module with the self-grading quizzes and assignment submissions
  • View a range of Introductory course videos by your Subject Matter Expert.

CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of this Course, you will receive a certificate of completion awarded by Austin Peay State University in recognition of your knowledge and skills. Your certificate will be issued in your registered name and couriered to you.

STUDY BLOCKS

  • MODULE 1 | Week 1
    Lesson Title
    What is Graphic Design?
    The Foundation of Good Design
    An Introduction to Adobe Illustrator and logo design
    Newfound Knowledge – Adobe Illustrator
    Introduction to Photoshop: Photomanipulation
    Movie poster design in Adobe Photoshop
    Getting your files print ready
    Brochure Design Using Adobe InDesign
  • MODULE 2 | Week 2
    Lesson Title
    Advanced Colour Theory and print terminology
    Mood board creation
    Advanced anatomy of typography
    The basics of the pen tool
    Mastering the pen tool
    Magazine cover in Photoshop
    Advert Creation in Photoshop
    Layout in InDesign
  • MODULE 3 | Week 3
    Lesson Title
    Creative Thinking
    Corporate Identity
    Interactive pdf & e-publication
    Advanced Photo Manipulation
    3D Revolve and 3D Design in Illustrator
    Packaging Design
    Designing for web & social media Infographics
  • MODULE 4 | Week 4
    Lesson Title
    Design on the go
    Create your own font
    Advanced digital illustration
    Essentials for design businesses
    Résumé creation
    Power tools in Photoshop
    Getting your foot in the door
    Portfolio creation in InDesign

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