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Diploma of Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing

4.8
3 reviews
  • Is just amazing. I look forward for accomplishing my goals of becoming an outstanding designer.
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  • Coming from a publishing background this course gave me the "tools" to move into public relations. I now run my own niche PR agency specialising in media combinations and government relations.
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  • ICI even assisted in finding me a job. The course is wonderfully done and I really enjoyed it. Best of all you not only provided me with valuable training and knowledge BUT you even assisted me in finding the job of my dreams via your job search service. Thank you so much.
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  • Type

    Course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    31 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Use your creativity in graphic design

Emagister presents the Graphics Design & Desktop Publishing course that offers a challenging environment for skilled hands and creative minds. Build a satisfying and rewarding career as a graphic designer or desktop editor.


Graphic designers and desktop editors are imaginative and creative people. They must understand the shape and color and be able to use their artistic skills to draw and design. They have technical skills, especially in the use of computers and design software. Companies also look for candidates with good communication skills, ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


You can work in an advertising agency or in any commercial company that needs this service. You also have the option of establishing an independent career. There are many jobs in digital design companies and in internal printing companies, but the freelance sector is also growing rapidly. Employment opportunities in this industry are always increasing, specifically for jobs in the digital medium.


This course and qualification is a great way to consolidate existing knowledge through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), improve your skills in the industry and contribute to your professional development. It is also one of the most practical steps you can take to achieve a promotion or a better paid job.
Take this opportunity that Emagister gives you right now. Request more information through this web page.

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About this course

Anyone with a dream and desire to succeed in graphics design and desktop publishing.

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very “hands on” approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the “theory” behind the industry – they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.

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Does the graphic design and desktop publishing courses include practical training on use of Adobe software (photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator) and creating a portfolio ...

Chijindu N., More than two years

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Photoshop / illustrator will be touched on. However, this is not a software training course but rather a design / publishing course. So you will be learning about color, elements, layout, typography etc. These principles of design are applicable within any software package. Also, there is no practical ...

Reviews

4.8
excellent
  • Is just amazing. I look forward for accomplishing my goals of becoming an outstanding designer.
    |
  • Coming from a publishing background this course gave me the "tools" to move into public relations. I now run my own niche PR agency specialising in media combinations and government relations.
    |
  • ICI even assisted in finding me a job. The course is wonderfully done and I really enjoyed it. Best of all you not only provided me with valuable training and knowledge BUT you even assisted me in finding the job of my dreams via your job search service. Thank you so much.
    |
100%
4.7
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Milton Rafael

5.0
16/10/2022
About the course: Is just amazing. I look forward for accomplishing my goals of becoming an outstanding designer.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Liam Chang

4.5
16/01/2016
What I would highlight: Coming from a publishing background this course gave me the "tools" to move into public relations. I now run my own niche PR agency specialising in media combinations and government relations.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Fabian Tyson

5.0
27/09/2015
What I would highlight: ICI even assisted in finding me a job. The course is wonderfully done and I really enjoyed it. Best of all you not only provided me with valuable training and knowledge BUT you even assisted me in finding the job of my dreams via your job search service. Thank you so much.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2016

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Advertising
  • Web
  • Printing
  • Layout
  • Marketing
  • Design
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Design techniques
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Communication design
  • Image Editing
  • Creative Suite
  • Graphics
  • DTP
  • Illustration
  • Typography
  • InDesign
  • Industry
  • Screen Design
  • Graphic web design
  • Colour Theory
  • Computer Graphics
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Studio
  • File Formats
  • Postscript
  • File size
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

Teachers and trainers (1)

Paul Tiongson

Paul Tiongson

ICI Tutor Co-ordinator

Course programme

1. Foundation & Theory

  • Colour Theory
  • History of computer graphics
  • Resolution
  • Introduction to Postscript
  • Bit Depth and File Size

2. Tools and Workplace

  • Computer Hardware
  • graphics Software
  • File Formats
  • Setting Up a Studio
  • Choosing the Right Tools

3. Raw Materials

  • Graphics Tablet
  • Choosing a Scanner
  • Scan Basics
  • Descreen & Black/white Point
  • Digital Camera Basics
  • Royalty-Free Photography

4. Printing and Prepress

  • Printer Troubleshooting
  • Remote Printing
  • Prepress
  • Linking and Embedding
  • Digital Print
  • Portable Document Format

5. Digital Illustration

  • Bezier Curves
  • Objects and Grouping
  • Vector Basics
  • Bitmap Basics
  • Selections and Masks
  • Filters
  • Pixel Painting
  • Rasterising and Clipping Paths

6. Advanced Digital Illustration

  • Photographic Manipulation
  • Montage
  • Combining Pixel with Paths
  • Perspective and Shadows
  • Getting Creative
  • Text as a Graphics
  • Realism

7. Design and Typography

  • What is Design?
  • Legibility
  • Appropriateness
  • Professional Habits
  • Branding Typefaces and Fonts
  • Serif and Sanserif
  • Typographic Rules

8. Desktop Publishing

  • Page Layout
  • The Brief
  • Grads and Margins
  • Master Pages
  • Paragraphs and Text Styles
  • Graphics with Text
  • Order of Layout Pages
  • Copy fitting

9. Web Design

  • Web Graphics
  • Internet File Formats
  • Webpage Layout
  • HTML
  • Functionality
  • Web Design Software
  • Cascading Style Sheets
  • Navigation
  • Hyperlinks

10. Marketing and Design

  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Salesmanship
  • The Designers Responsibility
  • Internet Marketing
  • Brand Advertising
  • Search Engines
  • Target Marketing

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Diploma of Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing

£ 998 VAT inc.