Graphic Design Portfolio Layout Online Short Course
Course description
The Graphic Design Portfolio Layout Online Short Course is designed to help students explore visual language and showcase their abilities.
The course aims to prepare students for graphic design practice, boost their confidence and lay the groundwork for the development of graphic design skills.
This self-paced course is divided into two topics with two activities which each respond to a specific graphic design concept. Each topic focuses on a specific aspect of portfolio design and consists of a lecture presentation or video demonstration supporting a deeper exploration of the material.
Our self-paced short courses are all about flexibility. Students can learn from any internet-connected location at a time that suits them. When you sign up for a self-paced course, you’ll be able to connect with other learners in an exciting global community.
Students on the course have the opportunity to actively engage in class discussions and activities at their own pace and share their outcomes with other learners.
Who should attend this course?
This course would be a good fit for anyone looking to gain a solid grounding in the principles and practices of graphic design and visual communication, as well as those wishing to build a portfolio of design projects for future studies or professional development.
Level: all levels welcome
Course outcomes
By the end of the course, students should:
- Have a broader and deeper understanding of graphic design and visual communication as a practice
- Have improved their ability to think creatively and formulate and develop their ideas through a range of creative processes
- Have gained a practical understanding of the key principles of visual language
- Have developed their ability to effectively communicate ideas / concepts through visual presentation, including a basic understanding of the key principles of layout and grid systems
This online short course includes:
- Pre-recorded sessions to follow at your own pace
- Access to course materials
- Project-based learning
- Certificate
Available dates
Make an enquiry or call us on 0207 514 7015.
Details
Topics covered:
Topic 1: Designing your portfolio
- Lecture presentation (45:33)
- Task (30 min): discovering the grid
- Task (30 min): information hierarchy
Topic 2: Software tutorials
- Designing your portfolio
- Resource: download Scribus
- Resource: download InDesign
Materials
Required materials:
- Computer or Laptop: a reliable computer or laptop with a stable internet connection is essential for online teaching and learning.
- Internet Access: a stable and high-speed internet connection is essential for online teaching and learning.
- Web Browser: a web browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is necessary for accessing UAL Short Courses VLE and resources.
- Online Safety and Security Tools: online safety and security tools such as antivirus software and VPNs can help protect your computer and data.
- Scribus and/or InDesign (available during the course)
- Magazines or newspapers: 1 or 2 should suffice
- Black Fineliner pen/s
- Pencil/s
- Coloured pen/s
- A steel ruler
- Sharp scissors or a craft knife
- A cutting mat
- White paper
- Black paper: One A2 sheet will be enough
- Sketchbook/s: and/or notebook/s
- A phone for taking photos of your exercises
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