Graphic Design Portfolio Layout for 16 to 18 Year Olds Online Short Course
Course description
The Graphic Design Portfolio Layout for 16 to 18 Year Olds 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 for 16 to 18 year olds 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.
Total recorded hours: 1 hour 45 min
Estimated hours of self-study to complete course: 6 hours 30 min
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
Who should attend this course?
This course is aimed at 16 to 18 year olds looking to gain a solid grounding in the principles and practices of graphic design and visual communication. It would be excellent fit for those wishing to build a portfolio of design projects for future studies.
Level: all levels welcome
This online short course includes:
- Pre-recorded sessions to follow at your own pace
- Access to course materials
- Project-based learning
- Certificate and digital badge upon completion
Available dates
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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