Digital Design for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Topics covered

• Vector illustration
• Colouring
• Image manipulation
• Image editing
• Layers
• Editorial design
• Layout
• Typography
  
  

Learning outcomes

• Gain skills and create a body of work to build your art portfolio
  
• Develop a better understanding of the possibilities offered by using digital design within graphic design and illustration
  
• Have an online presence for all work created during the week
  
• Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
  
• Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
  
• Experience art school teaching

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Materials

All materials required to complete the course are provided.

You might also wish to bring, but it is not necessary:

• A sketchbook or iPad tablet to use while sketching ideas.
• A notebook and pen for taking notes.
• A USB stick or arrange online storage for your work throughout the week.

IMPORTANT - Adobe ID Login for Short Course Students

Students will need to create an account with Adobe (unless you already have one) to access the Adobe suite at the college – instructions are included below. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. Please note a credit card and email address is required to register for the free trial. The subscription must be cancelled on the date provided by Adobe if you do not wish to continue onto a paid account.

If you already have an account with Adobe, please make sure you bring your login details with you on the first day of the course.

Please note:

• The software will only be accessible when logged into a UAL networked computer
• The same account can be used outside of the University, but software will only be accessible through a personal paid subscription that students will need to set up independently
• You can still create an account on the day but doing this beforehand will save time and avoid delays to the start of the class
• If you already have an Adobe ID/ subscription you can use this on your short course rather than setting up a new account

To create an account students will need to:

• Go to Adobe Sign in page
• Select 'Create an account'
• Enter your details and select 'Create account'