Graphic design is becoming an increasingly lucrative career with high demand and ample career opportunities for skilled designers. Yet, in order to make a spot for yourself as a graphic designer, you need to be equipped with the right tools and graphic design skills as well as the latest trends and updates. And this is where this class can come in handy for you!
This 40-hour (10 sessions x 2 hours each) course is suitable for design student, recent graduates or those starting out in the field.
Classes will thoroughly cover Photoshop, Illustrator, CorelDraw, and InDesign applications in a computer lab setting.
The class size varies between 2-5 persons with students of different skill levels, and the instructor will dedicate individual time for each student to teach them as per their learning requirements and assign them tasks to practice the introduced tools.
Course Contents:
- Design principles
- Visual communication
- Color theory
- Design process, theory, and history
- Contemporary design practices
- Typography
- Professional skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign & CorelDraw
- Design problem-solving methods
- Design technical skills
- The ability to create, analyze, and evaluate graphic design solutions
- Research, communication and presentation skills
- Pre-press
- Logo Design
- Business cards, letterheads, advertisements, brochures & posters
- Essentials of project management
Course Objectives:
By attending this course you will be able to achieve the following:
- Graphic Design - Specific Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding the principles of visual communication
- Gaining the ability to use different design styles to achieve your clients’ objectives
- Developing effective methods to convey design message through the use of photography, animation, illustration, and color
- Practicing and demonstrate competency in technical skills applicable to graphic design
- Demonstrating the ability to use design thinking strategies in an iterative design process
- Demonstrating the ability to analyze, synthesize, and develop probable solutions
- Acquiring the specialized terminology and knowledge relevant to graphic design
- Design Art - General Knowledge and Skills
- Gaining the ability to communicate concepts, design solutions, and arguments clearly and concisely through visual, verbal and written means
- Learning how to access information through traditional and new technologies, and synthesize this information for problem-solving activities
- Critically analyzing and evaluating information from multiple sources and diverse perspectives
- Understanding the relationship between graphic design and other disciplines and the society
Materials:
- It is recommended that students bring their own laptops. If unavailable, computers are free for use at the Center
Validity Period:
All sessions are valid for 6 months upon booking
Age Requirements:
18 and older
Additional Info:
- You must have basic computer skills to join the class
- Participants will receive a KHDA-approved professional certificate (if required, KHDA attestation can be arranged for a fee of AED 150, to be paid directly to the institute)
Location:
AB Center
Office number will be shared upon booking
Beside Ibis Hotel, Al Barsha 1, Near Mashreq Metro Station
Al Barsha
Dubai
