Postgraduate Course: Introduction to Digital Design (Online Distance Learning) (DESI11187)
Course Outline
| School | Edinburgh College of Art |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course provides a foundation in techniques and theory used in the design and development of digital media for screen and print publishing. Areas covered include an introduction to graphic design theory (form, colour, typography etc.), page layout (grids), branding, user interfaces and web design. The content of the course addresses design context such as aesthetic and audience, usability and the impact of form and platform on functionality. Practical work includes creating design concepts and user interfaces and showcasing these via multiple design mediums. |
| Course description |
The course is delivered through a series of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, clinics and class-based critique of practical exercises and coursework submissions.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | This course is only available to ECA students on the Digital Media Design (ODL) programme |
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Knowledge of graphic and user interface design theory.
- Knowledge of current and emerging practice in web and print design.
- Ability to create and manipulate bitmap and vector artwork.
- Ability to develop and publish design concepts utilising principles associated with visual language.
- Ability to research, plan, prepare, implement and evaluate print and web design.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Denitsa Petrova
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Course secretary | Miss Barbara Bianchi
Tel: (0131 6)51 5736
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