VisualCV

The Master's Certificate program is a platform for success, that enabled me to develop a rounded portfolio in print design or brand identity, and branch out into Web design, digital imaging and digital photography. As a Master's Certificate program student, I developed technical and creative skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Digital imaging, illustration, and layout projects prepareed me to work creatively with color, typography, composition, and visual identity.

The exponential increase in Internet communications and e-commerce requires the designer to develop new competencies and skills. In this track, I received an introduction to the latest techniques for designing and building dynamic Web sites using the latest Web editor, graphics software and current navigational theory.

I developed an understanding of electronic design fundamentals with an emphasis on print media. From advertising layout and special effects, illustration to brochure design and pre-press theory, I gained knowledge of contemporary design theory and develop technical skills for integrating text and images to create compelling design solutions.

Adobe InDesign CS2 is the page layout application of choice for many users. It contains a host of advanced text, colour, print and layout features not found in any other application. It also boasts and interface similar to many of Adobe s other leading design applications and so is reasonably intuitive for users of these applications. Further, Adobe InDesign integrates seamlessly with the other Adobe applications and can include native Photoshop and Illustrator files. PDF output, XML , and export to GoLive output are also supported, making InDesign the perfect tool for repurposing content. For users with such requirements, bespoke training can be the ideal way to focus precisely on learning in-depth those aspects of the software you need to master.

This is a one-year course emphasizing The Principles of Design and the integration of the Elements of Art. Students develop various methods of graphic communication. Students begin by observing, analyzing and
critiquing professional artwork and graphic design thereby developing an awareness and appreciation for contemporary design in today’s global environment. A rigorous framework of reading, writing and design exercises
enable each student to develop a foundation of techniques and skills applied to assigned projects. Students are required to critique and evaluate their own graphic designs and artwork. The goal is to enable understanding
and unique creative problem solving.