COURSE DESCRIPTION

Graphic Designing is the process of solving problems and communicating useful messages by creating suitable graphics. It involves making use of visual arts, typography and page layout. It is beneficial in areas such as banners, info graphics, manuals, branding, visual story telling, etc. The sub fields of graphic designing in technology are user interface design and user experience design.

Graphic designers combine art and technology to communicate ideas through images and the layout of web screens and printed pages. They may use a variety of design elements to achieve artistic or decorative effects. They develop the overall layout and production design for advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports. Graphic designers work with both text and images. They also decide how images and text will go together on a page or screen, including how much space each will have. When using text in layouts, they collaborate closely with writers who choose the words and decide whether the words will be put into paragraphs, lists, or tables.

Course Contents

Elements & Principles of Design

Introduction to CorelDraw Environment.

Coreldraw Workspace

Toolbox

Working with Texts

Special Effects

Adobe Photoshop Environment

Photo Manipulation and Retouching

Scaling and Screwing

Working with Layers

Working with Text

Image optimization and Colour management
Photoshop Filters

Duration:   3 weeks (3 days in a week)

Weekend classes also available for busy executives

Cost:   N45,000.00

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Career Opportunities / Options in Graphic Design

Logo Designer

After doing this course you can choose your career as a logo Designer. You can Join Any Company or you can work on freelance basis. Many logo designers freelance their services out and independently.

Art Director

The art director or creative director is in charge of team that produces art work for television, billboards, magazines or products.

Brand Identity Designer

Brand Identity Designer develops products and promo materials of the companies. A brand identity represents the company image. Designers choose the look, feel and use of particular items and brands.

Book Designer

Book Designers are responsible for creating book covers and all layout work in novels. Book designers are also in charge for the laying the images and text in a format that is satisfying to readers.

Technical Illustrator

Technical Illustrators conceptualize and create images, animated illustrations for TV commercials, movies and computer games.

  • Pre-press
  • Copy and digital centres
  • Design studios
  • Advertising agencies
  • Desktop publishing
  • Newspapers , education