This course seeks to introduce students to the use of computer to generate images appropriate for various graphic design projects by relying on software. A version of one of the following software will be studied for the purpose: Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator.

Duration: 6 Months

Students should be able to:

1. Apply basic design principles to present ideas, information, products, and services in a creative visual manner.
2. Have fundamental technical skills, knowledge, and abilities in graphic design.
3. Demonstrate adherence to professional graphic design industry standards.

• Introduction to the computer and the selected software
• Tools and processes associated/needed to create meaningful design concepts.
• Will display a working knowledge of the concepts by completing several computer-based projects using templates provided.
• Will use illustration and related software to illustrate, design and refine projects.
• Understand and use the design software process.
• Generate, analyse, edit and refine concepts.
• Develop dynamic unified marks.
• Develop creative and conceptualised designs.

The course will be delivered through lectures, discussions and practical works which will be conducted in studio setting within and outside university premises.