Course Description
Graphic
design is the process of visual communication through symbols, images, and
texts to create visual representations of ideas and messages. The course covers the following
topics; definition of terms graphic and graphic design, elements of graphic
design, principles of graphic design, types of graphic design, graphic design
tools, history of graphic design and techniques and graphic design project.
Purpose of the course
The main intent of the course is to
prepare learners to pass messages across the business community by the use of
visual representations.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course,
the learner should be able to;
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Define
terms within the course
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Explain
elements of graphic design
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Highlight
principles of graphic design
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State
the types of graphic design
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Discuss
the historical development of graphic design
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s/no
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Topics
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1
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Definition; graphic, graphic design
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2
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Elements of graphic design
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3
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Principles of graphic design
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4
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Types of graphic design
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5
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Graphic design tools
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6
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History of graphic design
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7
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Techniques and graphic design
project
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8
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Information graphics
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9
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Corporate design
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10
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Editorial design
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11
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Web design
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12
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Environmental design
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13
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Packaging design
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14
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Communication design
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Requirements
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secondary
students
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college
students
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graphic
design students
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69 downloadable resources
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Full lifetime access
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Assignments
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Certificate of Completion
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