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In fundamentals of Graphic learners will experience the design process idea development, through sketching artwork and preparation for final art work and production processes. In this course learners will analyse and discuss aspects of graphic design, discovering best practice in the field and exploring the processes involved in concept development for particular target audiences. This course will equip learners with skills and knowledge in design principles, use of colour, text, images and Application of typographic principles and the use of designed materials to achieve communication goals.

Course Learning Objectives.

The objectives of the course unit include:

• To equip learners with skills of identifying and discuss design principles and apply them to visual communication.
• To train students’ how to create simple typographic designs and develop personalised fonts.
• To equip learners with skills of how to use simple graphic design tools and techniques such as typography, colour, composition and narrative.
• To teach learners the techniques of creating graphic design processes and concepts with professionals in the field.

Course Learning Outcomes.

Upon successful completion of this course the learner will be able:

• To design as they apply principles to visual communication.
• To create simple graphic design ready for production.
• To use and apply techniques such as typography, colour, composition and narrative.
• To make graphic design processes and concepts with professionals in the field.

This course equips learners’ with advanced typography, illustrating designing and photo editing techniques. Learners will also explore all the techniques of text layout, photo editing and formatting both by hand and use of computer aided software (Photoshop). This course will also equip students with skill of design processing, idea development of different illustrations both by hand and also by computers. Learners will also be equipped with skills and knowledge in design principles, use of colour, application of typographic & photo editing principles and the use of designed materials to achieve communication goals.

Mr. Drani Ronald

Mr. Mawa Evarrest

This course equips student teachers with knowledge, skills and attitudes in theories of learning, different methods, techniques and strategies of delivering lessons through Active Teaching and Learning (ATL).The course will also explore issues of classroom management, the assessment of the teaching and learning process, preparation and use of teaching and learning materials. It is an interactive course where the learners will engaged in activities and assignments weekly that will contribute to continuous assessment marks. It requires basic knowledge in computer applications because most of the teaching and learning resources will be generated using computer and also presentations will be done using computers/phones and other ICT gadgets.