Applied Design Technologies Part I

With a comprehensive combination of theory and practice, this course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skill set to apply the latest graphic design techniques and production processes in the context of digital projects for the web.

• Duration: 10 weeks plus final assessment
  
• Delivery Mode: Online
  

BENEFITS

This course introduces the theory of graphic design production for the web. You will learn how to design and edit graphics and imagery, examine how to devise layouts for the web, develop hands-on techniques with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, gain an understanding of the different types of graphic formats and build on their critical-thinking skills.

The course will also cover design theory and ideation techniques to help you make informed and articulated design choices and decisions.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Ideation techniques
• Graphic production techniques
• Key design theories
• Business case preparation techniques
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator techniques
• Articulation of design decisions
• Understanding effective visual design
• Intermediate to advanced Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Knowledge of current design trends

On completion of this course, you will have created marketing collateral and UI elements for a fictional start-up.

ASSIGNMENTS & ASSESSMENT

Assignments are centred on work-based business challenges.

Students will be given course-specific assignments that both reinforce the learning and provide work-based experience of applying new skills. All assignments are subject to a rigorous assessment framework.

Specific assessments for this course include weekly quizzes and a logo and banner assessment.