Graphic design software (5 cr)
Code: MU00DV93-3008
General information
- Enrollment
- 12.04.2021 - 25.04.2021
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.08.2021 - 31.10.2021
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 1 cr
- Virtual portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Unit
- Department of Culture
- Campus
- Kouvola Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 25
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Bioproduct Design
- Degree Programme in Graphic Design
- Degree Programme in Fashion and Costume Design
- Degree Programme in Interior Architecture and Furniture Design
- Teachers
- Suvi Pylvänen
- Sarah-Jane Leavey
- Panu Vuoristo
- Teacher in charge
- Suvi Pylvänen
- Groups
-
GDKV21KMGame design, part-time studies
- Course
- MU00DV93
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
Evaluation scale
1-5