Overview
Your tutor will share their tips and experiences from working in the world of art, design and visual communication, and will offer clear guidance to help you improve your projects.
This Graphic Design Essential Building Blocks course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) focuses on conceptual development and ideas; you'll be encouraged to think laterally and develop work that demonstrates design skills that are both individual and distinctive.
You will experiment with photography, collage and illustration in your approach whilst also developing and practising your presentation skills. You’ll utilise simple drawing and rough work to generate ideas quickly and gain confidence to express them clearly.
You will be advised about design software, and which programs would be appropriate to finalise ideas; computer use is; however, optional on this course. Off-site field trips or research visits may also be included.
Course outcomes
You will be more confident about responding to real-life graphic design briefs and applying for graphic design roles. You’ll improve your decision making process and will increase your ability to present ideas and concepts effectively. You will leave with strong projects to add your design portfolio that will show your visual thinking, individuality and skills.
Programme Structure
Topics covered will include:- Typography
- Branding
- Publishing
- Packaging
- Advertising
- Film
- Concept Development
- Use of Colour and Type
- Logo Design
- Layout
- Image editing
- Presentation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Design Film Studies Graphic Design View 127 other Short Courses in Film Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is for those with some prior graphic design training, wishing to develop their professional practice.
Level:
- Intermediate/Advanced
Please bring the following materials with you on the first day:
- Notepad and pen
- Digital camera
- Laptop
- Rubber
- Craft knife
If you have little or no previous experience of using design software, you may benefit from familiarising with these through the tutorials on the Adobe Creative Cloud website.
Tuition Fee
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International
880 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 880 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
880 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 880 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.