SHORT-TERM PROGRAM Digital Design

A 3 months program in Digital Design to boost your business & acquire new skills.

Our short course brings together industry experts to teach you the fundamentals of design. You'll learn how to create visually appealing and functional designs that bring your professional work to life.
The programme spans an array of subjects such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Motion Graphics, Typography, CMS, Webflow, Artificial Intelligence, and much more!
At the end of the course, you will be able to think like a designer. This means that you will view the world with a solution-oriented approach and design unique concepts that convey a meaningful message.

GLOBAL LEARNING

A unique opportunity to explore design principles and techniques from a global perspective

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Hands-on experience with industry-standard software and tools

EXPERIENCED MENTORS

Experts who bring their wealth of industry knowledge and expertise

Curriculum

In this class you will learn the basics of some of the most used softwares in design. The program will cover topics such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Canva (introduction to free alternatives), design basics, (principles, logo design, stationery design, posters, flyers, basic marketing material), photography basics (composition, framing, light), video (orientation, audio, light, motion graphics basics) , typography (basics), page layout (margins, hierarchy of information), colour, digital design, UI/UX (hierarchy of information, and artificial intelligence (using ChatGPT and MidJourney).

MODULE 1: Introduction to

Design and Software Tools + Principles and tools of design + Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva + Differences between free and paid software tools + Basic functions and capabilities of each software tool

MODULE 2: Design Basics

Introduction to the fundamentals of design + Understanding the principles of graphic design + Learning how to scale proportionally, crop images, and avoid overuse of special effects + Creating logo design, stationery design, and + Basic marketing materials such as posters and flyers

MODULE 3: Photography Basics

Introduction to composition, framing, and lighting in photograph + Understanding the basics of digital photography + Editing photos with software tools such as Photoshop and Canva

MODULE 4: VIDEO BASICS

Introduction to video production and orientation + Understanding audio and lighting in video production + Editing videos with software tools such as Premiere Pro and Canva

MODULE 5: MOTION GRAPHICS BASICS

Introduction to motion graphics and keyframing + Creating animations and titles with software tools such as After Effects and Canva + Designing for motion graphics and + Understanding the principles of motion design

MODULE 6: TYPOGRAPHY AND PAGE LAYOUT

Understanding the basics of typography + Creating hierarchy of information in page layout + Using margins effectively in page design + Understanding the principles of colour in design

MODULE 7: DIGITAL DESIGN AND UI/UX

Understanding the basics of digital design and user interface user experience design +Designing for websites and content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress and Webflow + Creating hierarchy of information for digital design + Introduction to email formatting and signatures

MODULE 8: PRESENTATION AND REVIEW

Using images and GIFs in presentations + Creating effective presentations with templates and transitions +Final review and presentation of work

MODULE 9: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Introduction to ChatGPT and MidJourney + Understanding the capabilities and potential uses of artificial intelligence in design

UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROGRAM

Students will have gained a solid understanding of design principles and techniques. + They will be able to create basic marketing materials, web designs, and presentations with a professional and effective visual impact.

ADMISSIONS

  1. Duration

    12 - 14 weeks (3 months) on campus

    Saturday - 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m

  2. Eligibility

    If you're a professional or entrepreneur with a need for design and creativity, our program is open to you.

  3. Here are the eligibility requirements for our program:

    Completed grade 12 or higher

  4. Admission Process

    Apply now to enrol. You will be contacted within 2 working days