About Graphic Designing
Course Description
Graphic designing is a course that explores graphic communication through the understanding of the elements and principles of design; as well as, the design process, from idea development through the final execution of a document.
The course will focus on equipping learners into becoming acquainted with graphic design techniques, principles of page layout and design and photo editing. Professionals use the concepts explored in this course in disciplines such as: advertising, graphic design, web design, illustration, broadcast design, photography and game design and many others.
Assessment will be based upon knowledge of content, with consideration on trainee’s effort, technical understanding and creative use of resources for the completion of various assignments using Photoshop CS5 and InDesign CS5. Various software, including Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, will be used in this course to attain the course objectives.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the trainee should be able to:
- Define and trace the development of Graphic Design
- Identify the numerous design careers which are available
- Identify and use the Elements and Principles of Design in a decisive fashion
- Distinguish between the types of graphic images used
- Understand and use color to communicate ideas to others
- Understand the principles of graphic placement
- Utilize Adobe Photoshop to edit photographs and create artistic imagery
- Utilize Adobe InDesign to create publications such as advertisements and brochures
Why Choose This Program
Our Community
Join a community of people who have zeal to learn new things and help you with support, inspiration and imagination. Our communities organize various events such as panel discuss and events.
Our Educational Platform
Our platform permits our students to get their training at anytime, coordinate their timetable with their instructors, evaluate their performance and recognize areas for development.
Customized Follow-ups
Every students will work closely with qualified and experienced instructors. We strongly believe that effective training needs human support.
Rich and Intuitive Content
We work with experienced tutors in the field to develop content for our programs. we also give room for students to express their thoughts and worries privately.
- Two lessons per week (2 hours per lesson)
- Attendance is mandatory
- Practical lessons and exercises(quiz)
- Final exams and project.
- A portable computer with necessary applications
- A notebook, Pen/Pencil
- A creative and imaginative mindset
- Microsoft office package
- Personal computer
- A Projector
- Adobe InDesign CS5
- Adobe Photoshop CS5
- CS5 Printer- Scanner – copier
- Digital Camera
Course outline
Course Modules | Lesson Title | Duration |
Module 1 | General introduction to Graphic Design | Week 1 |
Module 2 | Photoshop Basics | Week 2 |
Module 3 | Introduction to Design Elements | Week 3 |
Module 4 | Font Portfolio | Week 4 |
Module 5 | Logos and Ads | Week 5 |
Module 6 | Photoshop Movie Posters | Week 6 |
Module 7 | Adobe illustrator | Week 7 |
Module 8 | Image Making | Week 8 |
Module 9 | Typography | Week 9 |
Module 10 | Composition | Week 10 |
Module 11 | Shape and color | Week 11 |
NB: Requirements to sit for final exams
Candidate should put in a minimum of 90% attendance to appear for the examinations.
Passing Minimum
A candidate shall secure a minimum of 50% to pass the final examination.
Teaching Methods
- Lecture discussion method/Participatory method
- Kinesthetic learning
- Lecture demonstration method
- Discovery Learning.
Grading Individual
- Projects/Test/Quizzes 20%
- Homework and Class Participation 10%
- Final Course exam 70%
Prices and Funding
Pay and join us!
250 000 XAF
NB: No other payment will be demanded during and after the course program.
Payment options
- At our campus: You can make an appointment to pay directly on campus, tarred road bonduma gate buea, opposite EPN church.
- Wire Transfer: Call us and receive the necessary information you need to make payment from your bank or mobile money (MoMo).
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