Fundamentals of Graphic Design
 

BACKGROUND

This course is designed to make an individual with a talented eye for visual media able to apply themselves to varied software, enabling them to become more equipped to apply their ideas into imagery.  Therefore, once the student has successfully completed the course, the student will be industry ready to work within multiple design software and gain an understanding of basic graphic design fundamentals and printing processes.

 

OUTCOME

  • Individuals will demonstrate a basic understanding of how to conceptualize.
  • Individuals will demonstrate a basic understanding of how to create a corporate identity.
  • Individuals will demonstrate a basic understanding of the Adobe Illustrator work space.
  • Individuals will demonstrate a basic understanding of the Adobe Photoshop work space.
  • Individuals will demonstrate a basic understanding of the Adobe InDesign work space.
  • Individuals will demonstrate the knowledge of making use of design through visual communication.
  • Individuals will demonstrate an understanding of the elements of design.

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Individuals with a keen interest in visual communication (printed and digital media)
  • Those who’d like to acquire basic graphic design skills
  • Lateral thinkers
 
 
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CityVarsity Open Days

SHORT COURSES ...starting soon
Please contact us for further information on any one of our short courses.

CAPE TOWN
Nicole Klein
Contact Nicole Klein for more information    
CityVarsity telephone number - Cape Town    +27 (0)21 488 2041

NEWTOWN
Marius Van Vuren
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CityVarsity telephone number - Newtown    +27 (0)11 634 9840
2013 Term dates

Term 1:    25 February – 5 April
Term 2:    15 April – 5 July
Term 3:    22 July – 6 September
Term 4:    16 September – 6 December

2013 Open days

Cape Town Campus
    11 May 2013 (08:00 - 12:00)
    27 July 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    5 October 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    23 November 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
Newtown Campus
    20 April 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    27 July 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    5 October 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)
    23 November 2013 (09:00 - 12:00)

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