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Graphic Designing & Creativity Development : Commences on 12th June 2010 Print E-mail
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)
       
No. of Participants : Limited to 16
       
Course Fee : Rs.21,000/=
 
Download : Application Form, Cash/Cheques Deposit Slips

Registration :

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     
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