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Visual Communication

VISUAL COMMUNICATION (Graphic Design)

Intakes: January, April, August & October
Duration: 2 Years

COURSE OVERVIEW:

The objective of this graphic design program is to equip future graphic designers, our students with the fundamental broad-based skills in graphic designing, after which, students learn to transform 2D graphics into the 3D world by creating interfaces and integrate programming abilities to illustrate the wonders of using multiple forms of interactive media. Students are also presented with the opportunity to research multimedia design trends and issues within society to produce an integrated suite of design solutions, taking into account aspects of culture, economics and social interaction.

THIS COURSE COVERS THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF STUDY:

  • Rendering
  • Photography
  • Typography
  • Publication Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Publication Design
  • Advertising Design
  • Advanced Layout and Production
  • Portfolio Workshops 1 & 2
  • 3D Techniques
  • Web Design
  • Media and Cultural Studies
  • Marketing
  • Small Business Management
  • Major Project
  • Internship

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Creative Director
  • Advertising Art Director
  • Editorial Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Corporate Identity Designer
  • Packaging Designer

COURSE MODULES ADVANCED DIPLOMA

  • Design Investigation and Culture
  • Design Principles
  • Graphic Design
  • Rendering
  • Creativity and Problem Solving
  • Digital Photography
  • Typography 1, 2
  • Colour for Designers
  • Page Layout
  • Digital Illustration
  • Image Processing
  • User Interaction Design
  • Advanced Layout and Production
  • Applied Illustration
  • Graphic Production
  • Identity Systems
  • Packaging Design
  • Advertising Design
  • Academic Research and Communication Skills
  • Web Design Principles
  • Portfolio Workshop 1, 2
  • Publication Design
  • Independent Research
  • Interactive Media Design
  • 3D Techniques
  • Internship