Advanced Practice in Graphic Design

About this course

The course develops graphic design practice through projects completed to a brief. Participants research visual ideas, use sketchbooks to explore and record development, plan projects and apply typography in finished work. Teaching combines practical activities with theoretical understanding, using step-by-step tutor guidance, real-world examples and individual tasks. The course also covers the role of graphic design and includes review of completed work, helping participants assemble a portfolio for job or course applications.

What you'll learn

• Research and develop ideas for graphic design projects
• Use sketchbook work to generate and record visual research
• Plan and prepare graphic design work in response to a brief
• Apply typographic principles in design projects
• Complete graphic design projects to a brief
• Review and evaluate completed graphic design work

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental software skills and seeking to extend their graphic design practice through individual project work. Participants should have working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator sufficient to work independently without basic software instruction.

• Working knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator is expected
• Suitable for learners developing a portfolio for job or course applications