Visual Communication
Advanced Diploma Visual Communication (Graphic Design) Introduction
The aim of the Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication programme is to givethe students the creative design skills and technical knowledge they will need to become professionals in their chosen graphic design fields, taking into account the ever changing visual communication environment. The students must learn to be flexible and sensitive to the changes in the current trends in modern design / technology organisation and anagement needs of the industry. They will develop their own individual strategies, and learn the intricacies of leadership and teamwork necessary in design organisations. The visual communication programme will introduce new ideas, practices and technologies outside of their experience and encourage them to think about the purpose of design in contemporary society.
The programme objectives are delivered through lectures, seminars and tutorials and a range of assessment methods including research and project work, presentations, written assignments and examinations.
Intakes: January, April, July, October
Duration: 24 Months
| Course Structure | |
| •Graphic Design & Culture | •Identity System |
| •Design Principles | •Packaging Design |
| •Drawing for Designers | •Advertising Design |
| •Creativity & Problem Solving | •ARCS |
| •Typography I | •Typography 2 |
| •Colour for Designers | •Web Design Principles |
| •Page Layout | •Interactive Media Design |
| •Digital & Applied Illustration | •Publication Design |
| •Image Processing | •Independent Research |
| •Digital Photography | •Portfolio 1 |
| •Advanced Layout & Production | •Portfolio 2 |
| •Internship |
Career Opportunities
•Creative Director
•Advertising Art Director
•Editorial Designer
•Illustrator
•Corporate Identity Designer
•Packaging Designer