MMPGD301: Graphic Design Production

Topic outline

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  General

  • Overview

    Introduction

    This competency covers the basics that will help to get started in a graphic design career. It covers theory, including digital image basics, composition and layout concepts, typography, and color. This competency familiarizes the trainee with the design process and the establishment of creative briefs. It introduces essential graphic design tools, from drawing sketchbooks to using computer drawing, image manipulation, and page layout applications.

     

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    Learning Objectives

    By the end of this module, trainees will be able to:

    • Introduce graphic design basics
    • Apply photoshop basics
    • Apply illustrator basics
    • Apply InDesign basics

    
    

  • Announcements Forum
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  Learning Outcome 1: Introduce Graphic Design Basics

  • Indicative Content 1.1: Describe Key Features and Formats of Digital Images Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.2: Capture Digital Images Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.3: Describe Core Concepts and Elements of Graphic Design Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.4: Describe Graphic Design Principles Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.5: Describe Graphic Design Principles Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 1.6: Use the Design Process and Write Creative Briefs Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 2: Apply Photoshop Basics

  • Indicative Content 2.1: Open and Create a Document Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.2: Use Crop, Layers, and Selections Tools Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.3: Use Enhancing, Correcting, and Retouching Tools Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.4: Paint and Use Paths, Vector Shapes, and Text Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.5: Apply Artistic Effects Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 2.6: Export Files and Share Images Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 3: Apply Illustrator Basics

  • Indicative Content 3.1: Create and Open Documents Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.2: Use Drawing Tools Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.3: Use Colors Tools Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.4: Work with Type Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.5: Use Raster Graphics Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 3.6: Print and Export Artworks Interactive Content
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  Learning Outcome 4: Apply InDesign Basics

  • Introduction Page
  • Indicative Content 4.1: Identify Features of Adobe InDesign Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.2: Create Documents and Manage Pages Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.3: Format Text, Apply Styles and Create Tables Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.4: Import Graphics and Edit Objects, Shapes, and Paths Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.5: Use Colors, Transparency, and Gradients Interactive Content
  • Indicative Content 4.6: Package, Print, and Export Documents Interactive Content
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  Sources

  • References Page