Graphic Design Fundamentals
Graphic Design Fundamentals course explores the underlying principles and elements that are the foundation of design. Students gain an understanding of the driving principles in regard to design. This is an introductory course and is ideal for those without a lot of design experience.
This is a course designed for people who wish to learn more about design principles and elements, or for those who work in an area where design terminology and awareness may be a useful additional skill.
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Pricing & Payment Options
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Duration
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Full Time: 2 Days (08:30 - 16:00)
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Our Delivery Methods
Our innovative "myWay” learning methodology is built around the students individual learning requirement, allowing each student to learn in a style that is most suitable for their skills set, knowledge and schedule.
Instructor-Led Classes
Reach your full potential through our “myWay Instructor-Led” classes combined with interactive lessons, supporting video content, practical assignments and in field experience, done during the traditional 08:00 – 16:00 working day.
Online Mentored Learning
Do a course at your pace via our “myWay Online Mentored Learning”, combining self-study with supported interactive online video lectures, an online course mentor, extra resources, questionnaires and more, all supported via out Online Student Portal.
Part Time Mentored Learning
Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provides you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Blended Learning with at home exercises/assignments and mentored or in-class lectures at a manageable schedule and pace.
Our Hybrid Delivery Methods
Our Hybrid Delivery Methods
myWay Hybrid Learning is a technology mediated delivery method that extends the benefit of flexibility and technology to all students. Each Hybrid delivery method is described in the section below.
#AnywhereAnytime
Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere.
#NoStudentLeftBehind
Never miss a classs because of health, traffic, or transport issues.
#Flexibility
A personalized class schedule, attend class on campus, virtually or both.
In Class or Virtual Class Based Learning
A technology mediated delivery method allowing campus based class or virtual class attendance, or a combination of both. Classes can be in the form of lecture based or mentored based.
Mentored Online Learning
A technology mediated, self paced online delivery method with personal mentorship.
Student Testimonials
“Everything was great and Sam is truly the best. She makes training awesome”
Dalwyn De Klerk, Adobe Photoshop Advanced | myWay Mentored Learning“I really enjoyed this course and learned so much. It blew me away and got my creative juices flowing again. I am feeling very inspired and will definitely do more graphics courses at Learnfast. I know I will get back to my tuition material regularly and I am even considering registering for Adobe Administrator course. Thank you."
Andrea Altgayer, Graphic Design Fundamentals“Everything including food was amazing. Instructor was phenomenal and is great at her job”
Dalwyn Byrone de Klerk, Adobe Photoshop BeginnersImportant Notes
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Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
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Learnfast retains the right to change this calendar without any notification.
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Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of the proof of payment or an official company purchase order for the full amount of the training.
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For full day courses, Learnfast will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where applicable), tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at Learnfast only. Catering is not included for OnSite training and laptop is available for hire at an additional cost if required.
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Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us via fax or email at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date. Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
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Although we go to great lengths to ensure that all training proceeds as scheduled, Learnfast reserves the right to cancel or postpone dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
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Learnfast suggests clients wait until a week prior to course commencement that a course has been confirmed to go ahead as scheduled before booking flight and accommodation. Learnfast is NOT responsible for cost associated with cancellation of classes such as flight and accommodation for clients.
1. Graphic Design in General
- Graphic design history
- Graphic design timeline
- Logo design history
- Corporate identity and logo design
- Brainstorming alone
- Brand training glossary
2. The Graphic Design Process
- The design elements
- The 8 design principles
- Design problems to avoid
- Getting started
3. Printing / Paper / File Formats / Resolution
- Print vs Web file formats and colour
- Different paper
- Fundamentals of folding
- DTP and REPRO glossary
4. Colour in Graphic Design
- Colour basics
- Working with colour
- The colour wheel
- The psychology of colour
5. Layout and Fonts
- Different typefaces
- Typeface do's and don'ts
- Typography / Typesetting
- Type and colour
- Layout in general
6. Design
- Designing a Business card
- Designing a Letterhead
- Designing a Poster
- Designing a Full-colour brochure
- Designing a Full-colour Menu
- Designing of a flyer
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CampusStart DateEnd DateTypeBook Now
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09 September 202410 September 2024Full Time
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07 November 202408 November 2024Full Time