Digital Graphic Design Foundation Diploma ABC Level 3 Diploma 2 full days Mon and Wed

Digital Graphic Design Foundation Diploma - ABC Level 3 Diploma (2 full days Mon and Wed)
ABC Level 3
Summary
This is a one-year course of 15 hours per week, spread over two days.A vital ingredient of this course is the use of industry standard software. It is designed to meet the specific needs of men and women who want to work within the graphics industry. It will maximise your employment prospects or enable you to continue into higher levels of training and education.
About the Course
In the first term you will develop basic knowledge and competence through the following Core Skills Units:Photoshop CS2 (Computer image manipulation), Illustrator CS2 (Computer drawing,Image manipulation, Idea generation and sketching, Digital PhotographyDuring the second term you will progress to the Specialist Skills Units:Indesign CS2 (Layout design for print, Dreamweaver 8 (Internet page design),Flash (Animation for web) optional, Typographic skills, Visual communication,Working in the digital environment, Professional studiesThere is also the opportunity of work shadowing / placement with local employers. These units will lead ultimately to the production of relatively advanced creative graphic design work.By the end of the course you will be expected to demonstrate comprehensively the range of skills and knowledge achieved during the year. To this end, before commencement of the advanced module in the third term, you should propose an appropriate major project to be agreed with the course leader.The outcomes of the final major project and other evidence of achievement form a portfolio of work and end of year exhibition organised at the college. Some of this work can be viewed at
/>Course Aims
We will:
* Help you develop the knowledge and skills needed by successful designers operating in a modern commercial graphics environment.
* Provide interesting and chellenging studies.
* Enhance your opportunities to develop your career in a range of creative graphic posts.
What are the entry requirements?
How is the course assessed?
The work is internally assessed with external moderation at the end of the course. Your progression requires the successful completion of each entire module including both core and specialist units and are graded as:
Referral, Pass, Merit, Distinction. This course leads to the ABC Diploma in Graphic Design.

Are there any resources to obtain?
Usual note taking materials. Folder. Memory stick.
Fees
A Fee: £1140.00, B Fee: £ 1140.00, C Fee: £10.00
What facilities can be used on this course?
You will study in an appropriate classroom using industry standard software.
What next?
This course will enable students to progress into employment within the graphics industry at an operator level, or to progress to a more advanced course of study at Art College or university.