GRAPHIC DESIGN FOR BEGINNERS

Before you can fully understand what is involved in graphic design, you will need to know the basis of design. In this first module, you will be taken through 6 very important steps which will help you to understand and plan your designs from the very beginning.

The elements covered in this module are Images, Files and Typography basics. You will work on a couple of projects with your Design & Training Coach to help you to understand and use these elements in effective ways.

Working with and using colour is a very important attribute when designing, so it is very important to be able to use these effectively. You will venture into different formats of colour use in this module when you carry out a number of projects and assignments to build your confidence in this area.

Now it is all about getting your designs ready for production, which is called ‘PrePress’. There are a lot of things to consider before sending your designs to the printers for production. Here we will look into the areas included in this process to get the best possible finish and to clear any problems prior to the production process.

The moment of truth, when your design is going to be printed, so again you will extend what you have learned in module 4 by covering the main areas when it comes to printing, how it will be printed and what it is being printed on.

This is the creative side of the production of your design. You will investigate different options available to you in the finishing of your design and how it can look with different effects and materials applied – a great way to extend your creativity.