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Click Here to download the Media/ Graphics Single Subject Brochure in PDF Format (172k download)

A single semester subject, 3 hours x one session per week for 14 weeks. Subjects scheduled twice a week are reduced to a 7 week semester. All digital classes are 42 hours except for Graphic Design Studio which is 84 hours. Drawing & Mixed Media and Studio Art are 2.5 hour classes x 19 weeks. All Single subjects are accredited towards the Certificate to Diploma courses in Design.

MULTIMEDIA IMAGING AND 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 STUDIO

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.

DESIGN IN CONTEXT

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 PRODUCTION

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.

DRAWING & MIXED MEDIA

Drawing & Mixed Media concentrates on teaching fundamental methods and alternative approaches in drawing. The aim is to help students develop skills, increase vocabulary of drawing approaches and give them guidance in harnessing and extending their own individual tendencies. Students will work from life models and elements both within the studio and outside and will explore different wet and dry media, including biro, charcoal, graphite, chalk pastel, ink, collage, paint, photography and more.

STUDIO ART

Studio Art is a practical and theoretical program for beginning and intermediate students in contemporary art practice that centres around painting but also includes students to who wish to work in other media such as drawing, sculpture, mixed media and installation. Students will be introduced to and encouraged to explore a wide range of styles and practices but at the same time receive advice and support to identify, foster and become critically aware their own interests and ideas. There will be an emphasis on building and developing ideas in conjunction with the practical methods and techniques. This subject may involve exhibition projects at various times of the year. This subject is suitable for those who like to experiment with painting or mixed media and is also a major subject for students undertaking Folio Preparation.

HOW TO ENROL

Click Here to download the enrolment form in pdf format

Telephone the college on 9606 0933 for available course places. Complete the Application/Enrolment Form attached to this brochure and return with deposit, payment or first instalment. Please Return by post, fax or directly to the college. For Single Subjects there are no application deadlines. Please be aware that subjects and courses at Latrobe College are popular and will fill quickly. The deadline for Course Applications is one month before classes/courses start. Applications will be accepted after those dates if there are still places available. Interviews are not compulsory but recommended for those still to determine their area of interest. Apply directly to the college, not through VTAC.

WHO CAN ENROL

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

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