Graphic design taster

Course

In London

£ 49 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Working through a series of creative exercises that focus on the basic design principles in Graphic Design, you will create exciting visual solutions by learning to take risks and push your ideas forward. There will be an emphasis on an experimental approach to generating images and type by using cut n' paste collage techniques, drawing and the use of photography.These ideas will be developed further by your response to challenging design briefs, that could result in; poster design, magazine covers, branding, advertising, logo design etc. Please note this is not a computer course although computers may be used for online demonstrations or scanning purposes.What previous students liked most about this course:“It was a great course: the tutor was really helpful and fun, I learnt LOADS and I met some lovely people. The course took us through the real grit of graphic design, and made you think hard about the subject itself without being distracted by technology, or other disciplines.” SW“Having the chance to experiment and grow into the course. I thought that the choice of exercises was great.”“Tutor was great, very enthusiastic, with constructive advice.”“I have really enjoyed being creative again as part of this course and learning new skills.”“Learning to look at things – layout, typography, the blank page: in a new way.”“Easy going, relaxed learning environment.”“Enjoyed experimenting, being creative with focussed tasks and activities.”

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- create visual solutions using both hands-on and digital skills.
- have an understanding of the basic design elements
- use Illustrator to create design layouts.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Branding
  • Image Editing
  • Layout
  • Art
  • Typography
  • Logo design

Course programme

- creative use of typography
- visual problem solving
- scanning artwork
- an introduction to Illustrator.

You will be taught with workshops, short lectures, practical exercises, tutorials and handouts. Please note the City Lit uses Apple Mac computers in Digital arts, Graphics & Illustration and Photography. It would be useful to bring an A4 or A5 hardback sketchbook and you may wish to bring a USB drive if you’d like to take your work home. If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy. You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross Road WC2H 0EP or find your local shop at *Terms and conditions apply, visit

Additional information

You can further develop your skills and interest in Graphic design through a range of courses at the City Lit in graphics, web design, Photoshop, and animation. You can further develop your skills and interest in Illustration through a range of courses at the City Lit in illustration, animation, cartooning and web design. You can download a PDF of all the Graphics and Illustration courses on offer at: search on the web site or request a printed prospectus from the City Lit home page. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

Graphic design taster

£ 49 VAT inc.