Advanced Graphic Design:
Diploma Course Level 3

Here’s your opportunity to achieve that passion you have to become a Unique and Creative Graphic Designer.

You have all the basic skills in Graphic Design, but want to be able to take your skills and knowledge to the next level. Well, this is your chance to not only extend your skills, but to become a unique graphic designer to make you stand out in this over crowded industry. From day one of this course, you will hit the ground running, ignite the inspiration in your thinking and creative ideas.Don’t forget, it is not all about the qualification, it is about the most important attributes, portfolio, your ability to demonstrate your skills and your ability to do the work – creatively and professionally

So what are you waiting for!

COURSE STRUCTURE

There are 9 modules in this course to be completed, plus a final exam which is carried online through our eCampus.

MODULE ONE: History of Graphic Design & its Influences
The best way to be able to develop your graphic design of the future is by understanding graphic design in the past. Module one will cover the history of this subject area so that you fully understand how it started and has developed over the years.

MODULE TWO: The Creative Design Process – Level 3
This is the most important module of this course. Developing and using an effective creative process is valuable to your career as a Graphic Designer, plus mould you into coming up with unique and effective designs.

MODULE THREE: Typography, Colour & Images
Being creative with typography and colour will extend the visual effectiveness and uniqueness of your designs. Here we will work with you to develop a complete understanding and use of these attributes by carrying out a number of exciting projects.

MODULE FOUR: Design for Print
Getting it right when printing is not only essential, but also valuable to the finished results. In this module we will look at a variety of techniques and rules which will extend your skills and tools.

MODULE FIVE: Common Design Jobs
Putting into practice what you have learnt and covered in the previous modules, you will now look at the common design jobs a graphic designer does. The subject areas we will cover in this module will be Advertising, Exhibitions, Printed Material, Packaging and Signage, plus other areas.

MODULE SIX: Digital Design & Image Creation
Extending on what you may already know, we will take your digital design and image design to another level. You will cover digital production and the creation and manipulation of image development.