Graphic Design

Diploma Details - Full Time

Overview | Diploma Information

• Duration:
  12 months
• Theory Lectures:
  4 per week (approx.)
• Practical Excercises:
  Individual & assignments
• Qualification:
  Diploma
• Requirements:
  Minimum age 17
  Minimum of two grade C GCSEs (or equivalent) or adult entry (21 years of age) or Qantm Basic Media Certificate. Spoken and written English.

Make your graphic ideas stand out from the rest!

Qantm’s Graphic Design diploma programme has been carefully structured to prepare students for work in this highly creative field. The course is a fine balance of hands on projects together with the history and theory of an art that forms part of everyone’s daily life - from milk cartons, magazines to the latest movies, graphic art plays a vital and integral role. Working with the latest software packages including Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign students acquire the technical and creative skills to compile an impressive showreel and portfoliio, a vital requirement in this competitive industry.

The best choice for a graphic design course?

Students work on the latest hardware and software packages - ensuring they keep abreast of the latest developments in this artistic field. Qantm is able to adapt rapidly to industry trends and prepare students for the world of work or further study at a higher level than many other courses. The course and lecturers give students unprecedented levels of individual practical time. We work closely with industry experts who give us and our students advice and opportunities for work experience

Course objectives

• Train students in current design principles, practices and software
• Train students in a number of complimentary practical skills
• Assist students in the production of their design, photography and illustration portfolio
• Encourage students to become part of the design community and industry
• Enrich their knowledge with technical and theoretical topics
• Prepare students for further advanced study
• Practically and theoretically prepare students for a position in the industry

Main topics covered

• Elements of Design
• Visual Communication
• Communication Design
• Information Design
• A History of Design and Art
• Design in Society and Culture
• Drawing Fundamentals
• Concept generation
• Life drawing
• Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Cinema 4D/Maya, After Effects
• Various open source software
• Colour Theory
• Print publishing, pre-press process
• Typography for print, screen, motion
• Layout, grid systems
• 3D modelling, lighting, texturing, rigging, skinning and animation
• Photography equipment, techniques and manipulation
• Web design, XHTML and CSS
• Illustration in design
• Interface design and user testing
• Creating effective advertising
• Working with a design team
• Working with clients
• Design and visual communication
• Production of a final project and show reel
• Designs for websites and animation
• Future interactive design developments
• Project management