Graphic Design & Printing Technology
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Overview
Graphic design can be found everywhere, both in digital and print
forms, and it involves the use of images and words to achieve a
specific communication objective. Through this certificate course,
students will learn to master the core graphic design software tools
that are commonly used in the printing and graphic design industry.
The course will be taught through a project-based learning approach,
where students will have the opportunity to develop their skills and
build a portfolio of work. Our instructors are highly experienced
professionals in the field who bring a wealth of knowledge and
expertise to the classroom, including technical skills, project
management, client relations, and industry insight.
This Program is Perfect For:
- Aspiring designers seeking to build the skills necessary for entry-level employment in a design role.
- Marketing and communications professionals looking to sharpen their design skills for use in their current roles.
- Individuals who are familiar with the basic mechanics of Adobe products, and want to master the techniques for creating an aesthetically-pleasing result.
- Interns seeking supplemental design instruction.
Career Opportunities
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Our graduates work and intern in a range of jobs in a broad range of
fields — publishing , marketing, advertising, social media,
television, magazines, and nonprofits. We’ve also had graduates
start their own businesses. Careers students can pursue include;
- Creative designer.
- Brand identity designer.
- Design director.
- Freelance graphic designer.
- Illustrator.
Programme Benefits
- Hands-on Experience: Engage in practical, studio-style learning that emphasizes collaborative and cooperative discussion for a more active learning environment. Work on projects to apply and develop design skills.
- Focus on Relevant Skills: Study and master essential graphic design concepts, processes, and practices. Acquire proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Develop skills such as creating web and mobile graphics, editing photos, designing multi-page layouts, and utilizing typefaces and fonts.
- Learn from Industry Professionals: Listen to lectures and presentations from practicing instructors and guest speakers, and participate in design panels and events.
- Apply Real-World Scenarios: Create professional designs for ad campaigns, magazines, books, logos, infographics, social media ads, logo animations and motion design. Create user-friendly and functional graphics that align with your professional interests.
- Launch or Advance Your Career: Build an online design portfolio to showcase your high-quality projects. Be well-prepared for a career as a graphic designer, visual designer, brand designer, publication designer, package designer or motion designer.
- Flexible Schedule: Classes are offered in the evening and on weekends to accommodate working students.
Programme Outcomes
By the end of Graphic Design and Print Tech. Certificate, students will be able to:
- Enhance problem-solving abilities in the different stages of graphic design.
- Develop expertise in typography and implement creative techniques for print materials, packaging, and illustrations.
- Learn project management techniques, including effective communication with clients, colleagues, and target audiences.
- Create a composite image using text elements, masking techniques, and adjustment layers.
- Develop brand identities for businesses and organizations.
- Design packaging for a product using creativity and innovation.
- Communicate ideas clearly and consistently across multiple media types and printed materials.
- Make necessary adjustments to photographs, including tonal and color corrections, removal of unwanted areas, and merging multiple photos.
- Create a multi-layered illustration using the pen tool at a basic level, incorporating simple strokes, fills, and effects.
- Develop basic digital illustrations using both vector and raster formats and understand when to use each format.
- Prepare properly-sized files for photo, illustration, and layout that can be sent to a commercial printer.
- COM101 Communication Studies
- GRT100 Intro to Computing and Typing
- GRT101 Visual Design Principles & Design History
- GRT103 Desktop Publishing and typesetting
- GRT112 Color theory & Typography
- GRT107 Digital Illustration (Adobe Illustrator)
- GRT105 Digital Designing (Adobe Photoshop)
- PHP 101 Introduction to Photography
- GRT112 Intro to Press Operations
- GRT114 Indesign Foundations
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- GRT104 Desktop Publishing and typesetting 2
- GRT125 Digital Designing 2
- GRT127 Digital Illustration 2
- GRT126 Branding & Identity Design
- GRT110 Design for print & Digital media
- GRT131 Advanced Indesign
- GRT104 Print Machines and Equipment
- GRT114 Graphics Portfolio Design
- GRT132 Entrepreneurship in Graphics
- GRT106 Motion Graphics
Requirments
1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Credits in three (3) SSSCE /WASSCE Core Subjects: (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science) plus three (3) credits in the Elective Subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or 36 respectively.
2. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Applicants should have Five (5) Credits at ‘O’ Level including Mathematics and English Language. They should also have (two) 2 passes at ‘A’ Level in Mathematics, and other two electives.
3. MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the application. Must have either Five credits at the “O” Level including Mathematics, English Language, and any other two electives OR WASSCE/SSSCE credits in three (3) Core Subjects (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science), plus credits in any three (3) Elective Subjects (.
4. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAURETTE
Applicants must have science background (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.) They must obtain a distinction, credit or pass as decided by the jury. They should also be proficient in English. This is checked through written exams, verbal interview and certification from a recognized language institution.
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