/"Developed by: Enosha Hettiarachchi,eno@ucsc.cmb.ac.lk, enoshahe@hotmail.com for UCSC, 2006">
University of Colombo School of Computing - Graphic Designing & Creativity Development : Commences on 12th June 2010
HomeNews/NoticesCourses Graphic Designing & Creativity Development : Commences on 12th June 2010
Graphic Designing & Creativity Development : Commences on 12th June 2010
Graphic Design & Creativity Development
The course focuses on creating powerful visual communication and builds a strong foundation for a graphic design career by learning design techniques, concept development, colour, composition, and typography, through hands-on exercises. The course considers creation, modification and presents the visual messages for problem solving projects that are related to visual communication and this course focuses on the combination of communication theory, creativity enhancement and the computer-based technical skills.
Course Description
Fundamentals of Design
Primary Shapes
Basic elements in design
Dynamics, Emphasis
Designing with Colour
Lay Out
Color Theory
Introduction to Colour
Colour Models
Color gamut
Color Mixing
Color Contrast
Pantone Matching System
Typography
The Mechanics of Types
Designing with Type
Image Creation
Making Digital image
Scanning and Resolution
Working with Vector and Raster Images
Image File formats
Design for Print
Screen to Print
The Software
Display colors and print colors
Proofing
Finishing
Choosing Paper
Printing Process
Design Consideration
Cooperate Identity
Branding
Sign Design & Design Considerations
Packing Design Key Design Considerations
Designs for Exhibition
Spacing and arrangement
Designs for Video and Design Considerations
Designs for Web and Design Considerations
Graphic Designer Tools
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
Hands on projects include image editing, page layout and designing magazine layout, brochures, business card, letterhead, logo designing & etc.
Final Project
Lectures conduct by well known experts from industry & experienced media personel from UCSC
Duration :Weekends: 56 Hrs
Starting on : 12th June 2010 (Saturday 8.00 am - 1.00 pm)
A Self prepared application with the course fee in cash or by a cheque (personal cheques not accepted) payable to the "University of Colombo School of Computing-ADMTC" should be handed over to the Coordinator, Advanced Digital Media technology Centre, University of Colombo School of Computing , No. 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 7. The Number of places is limited to 16 and will be filled strictly on a first-come-first-served basis.
For further details contact: Sadaruwan/ Prabath/ Uditha (0714908481/ 0773165366/ 0777591714) Advanced Digital Media Technology Centre (ADMTC) T +94-(0)11-2503150 F +94-(0)11-2587239 E