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MULTIMEDIA IMAGING & GRAPHICS

A thorough introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign, three of the most fundamental image, graphics and text software programs used in the commercial and creative industry. Comprehensively covered are digital image and graphics creation and manipulation; production of digital images and graphics/ text/ layout for photographers, artists, graphic designers, animators, multimedia designers, publishers, and others. It also allows participants to evaluate the program in view of continuing onto Graphic Design or Multimedia Design, Animation or Digital Art.

DESIGN COMMUNICATION

Practical and theoretical approaches to design that can be applied to a myriad of design needs will be learnt in this subject. It will teach students how conceive and apply design. It teaches a variety of effective ways to create artwork, layout information, use images, colour, typography and 2D and 3D formats to maximise successful communication of ideas. The subject is essential for those who are considering using design or currently using it in their workplace or going onto the production stages within the Graphic Design Studio subject in the Advance Cert/ Diploma. Students will learn techniques of arrangement and composition; simpli- fication of ideas and information; visual impact through emphasis and understatement; colour design; typography; design for print and screen; and more. The subject puts into practice and extends knowledge and usage skills of Photoshop and Illustrator. In all project and exercise work the emphasis will be on creating work that develops students’ creativity and extending their vocabulary of skills and techniques.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

In this extensive double length subject students will be introduced to and practice skills and concepts for all elements of graphic design. They will learn production, typography & typesetting; layout; presentation; pre-press; working from briefs; creating logos and understanding branding; time-management; and more. Students will produce an extensive folio of finished art specifically for industry job interviews or potential clients. This subject requires experience with Photoshop and Illustrator as well knowledge of design fundamentals would assist. The subject will teach pre-press and all requirements for setting up artwork for print and communicating with print firms. Students will produce brochures, business cards and other forms of identity; advertising material; packaging graphics; and more. The subject prepares the participant’s skill base for a range of occupations in the graphic design industry, including publishing and packaging areas. Students will receive industry know-how from experienced industry based graphic design lecturers who will teach current design approaches and trends and give professional advice on gaining employment and entering the workplace.

STUDIO DESIGN

Design in Context places students in the world of design as well as into the world of a professional designer. Historical and contemporary design will be studied particularly in reference to a practicing digital and print designer. Students will look at the demands of commercial and client needs in relation to maintaining design integrity. Along with this students will closely examine clients; quoting, working with briefs and analysing costs. Practical job briefs will be undertaken with emphasis on consulting, quoting, managing time lines and measuring client satisfaction.

WEB DESIGN

A comprehensive subject covering the fundamental concepts and production skills and techniques of contemporary web design. It will cover ways to design web sites in a professional capacity. Students will use the Macromedia programs in Dreamweaver as the prime editor, Fireworks to design, optimise, and integrate web graphics and animations, and Flash for animated effects. Photoshop will be used for graphics and backgrounds and to scan and optimise images for internet use. HTML will also be taught.

DIGITAL VIDEO

This subject provides students with a wide range of skills in Digital Video, from pre- production, to filming, capturing, editing and rendering their own movies using Final Cut Pro. Students will develop skills in story boarding, cinematography, sound production, lighting, on-line video capture, compositing, digital effects, online editing, animation, motion graphics, output methods, interactivity using digital video and time and resource management. Output methods will include video to web from web sites to utube; DVD, ipod and mobile phones.

INTERACTIVE DESIGN & ANIMATION

In this course we will be exploring animation using Flash 9 and Action scripting. Using traditional techniques we will develop a character for animation in Flash and different construction methods in preparing its walk cycle and its background. In the second part of this course we will explore animation using Action script by looking at the new techniques at our disposal to develop interactive environments and game play. With the focus still on the creative process, we will endeavour to find a balance between design, action script and animation.

HOW TO ENROL

Telephone the college on 9606 0933 for available course places. Complete the Enrolment Form and return with deposit, payment or first instalment. Contact us for further details

Enrolment can be completed by following the prompts here: Click here to enrol in a single subject now. For Single Subjects there are no application deadlines. Please be aware that subjects and courses at LaTrobe College are popular and will fill quickly. Normally enrolments are completed a month before classes start to secure a class place. Interviews are not compulsory but recommended for those still to determine their area of interest. Apply directly to the college, not through VTAC.

On receipt of your enrolment form the college you will be emailed a Payment Form. A class place is confirmed when the college receives your payment. There are conditions to enrolment at LaTrobe College so please read the conditions on the Payment Form.

Approximately a week before your class begins you will be emailed a welcome letter listing anything you need to know including any materials you might need.

WHO CAN ENROL

No experience is necessary. Participants are generally from a wide range of age groups and backgrounds.

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