This course is designed to lead you through the design process following a series of projects. Working in the context of real world projects you’ll learn a variety of ways you can produce artwork and learn to understand the issues involved with professional graphic design. By the end of the course you’ll be fully capable of creating shapes, patterns, layouts and special effects suitable for conventional printing as well as for electronic publishing. View the certification path
Suitable for both Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows
To be able to edit anchor points and paths. To paint with gradient fills and styles. To work with special effects and work with masks and imported photographs. To use the graphics filters and plugins. To work with custom graphs. To understand the concepts and problems involved with trapping, knockouts and overprinting.Some of the projects attendees will work on include the design of a logo and stationery, production of a full size poster, design of magazine advertisements, a three-fold brochure and a layout and design of a tabloid newsletter and other practical projects.
“I found this course to be excellent. It was interesting and we covered a lot in the 2 days. The tutor was very helpful and supportive and I learned a lot.”
Niamh Marsh – Microsoft
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