Graphic design software (5 cr)

Objective

After successfully completing the course, you:
- know the basics of InDesign and layout
- know the basics of Illustrator and are able to produce vector graphics
- understand different file formats and their usage
- are able to make layouts and use images in your publications
- are able to produce print and digital ready files and are familiar with different printing techniques
- are able utilise software tools that make the workflow more efficient

Content

How to do layouts and vector based illustrations?
How to select the appropriate typography, colour profile and paper?
How to save a file in an appropriate file format and manage files between applications?
How to select the appropriate tools and methods for each task?

In Fashion and Costume Design it is important to command the composition with the help of programmes: a piece of clothing, a human being + moodboard = visual presentations.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary related to graphic design programs systematically
- identify interrelated tasks in illustration and layout workflow
- use the key methods, software and techniques appropriate for each task

Course material

Available in Learn platform.

Study forms and methods

Xamk offers its students an opportunity to pursue studies flexibly to suit their various life situations. Students can choose between three learning routes: a learning route based on a working week, a learning route that accelerates the studies, and a work-based learning route.

A learning route based on a working week according to timetable.

Student workload

5cr is 135h where contact teaching is 70h and independence working is 65h

Further information

The planning project will be carried out with a customer in the study module.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Student's self-reflection and peer evaluation
Active participation and approved assignments