Course details

What is this course about?

This course is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to gain an introduction to the world of graphic design offering them an opportunity to study design principles, digital illustration and imaging.

Aim

This course trains students in design principles, digital illustration and imaging. The student will be introduced to a number of basic digital processes including drawing, selections, transforming, colour and scanning, downloading, uploading and printing images. The students will learn the appropriate methods of formatting and saving images. They will be given instruction on the functions of manipulation tools and their applications.

What are the minimum entry requirements?

All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.

Progression routes from this programme

Students will have the opportunity to apply to year 1 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Visual Communications and Design or the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Art.

What will I study?

  • Design Principles
  • Typography Layout
  • Design Process
  • Graphics Legal issues in Design
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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