Course overview
This course aims to introduce students to industry-standard software and help them attain proficiency in its use. As a foundational level course, it will explore the application of digital tools in designing outcomes for both screen and print. Students will develop skills in document creation, management, and output, as well as in colour management, image creation, composition, resolution, and layout. This course enhances students' ability to produce outcomes for other courses in their program.
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Indesign
Course learning outcomes
- Attain proficiency in industry-standard software tools for creating, editing, and managing graphic elements for print and screen
- Develop proficiency in text and page layout design, including organising content, structuring visual elements, and optimising layouts for readability and visual appeal
- Attain proficiency in raster image editing, including resolution management, image retouching, compositing, and colour correction for print and screen applications
- Gain proficiency in creating and editing vector-based graphics, including drawing shapes, applying effects, and managing colour for diverse design projects
- Understand principles and techniques of colour management to ensure accurate colour reproduction and consistency across different output formats and mediums
- Attain techniques for optimising designs for print and screen outputs, including file format selection, resolution settings, and colour mode adjustments, to produce professional-quality outcomes
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 23908
Section PR01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 23835
Section PR02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 23836
Section PR03
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 23837
Section PR04
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 23838
Section PR05
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 23839
Section PR06
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 23840
Section PR07
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 23841
Section PR08
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 23842
Section PR09
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 23843
Section PR10
Size 20
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Class number 23844
Section PR11
Size 20
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Class number 23845
Section PR12
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 29128
Section TU01
Size 240
Available 240
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Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 53829
Section PR01
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 53772
Section PR02
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 53773
Section PR03
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 53774
Section PR04
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 53775
Section PR05
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 53776
Section PR06
Size 20
Available 20
Class number 58778
Section TU01
Size 100
Available 100
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