Methodology
The course is based on simulating a professional studio in the classroom where various projects based on semi-real and real briefings drawn up by companies are developed. These exercises serve as practice, lead to an understanding of all the players involved, develop the students’ creative abilities and teach them to deal with the different assignments found in the sector.
As well as theoretical and practical subjects, the Programme includes subjects that foster creativity and train the students in how designers think and plan their work.
Objectives
The aim of the Continuing Study Program is to offer an introduction to the different stages in the production of a graphic design and to the basic tools and processes involved in creating the piece or work.
The students will study the essential graphical project development software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, HTML and CSS), presentation and layout techniques, budget creation and pre-press, production and post-production processes
Student profile
This course is designed mainly for those who wish to be introduced to or to know the most important graphic project development tools and an acquaintance with the basic concepts of the world of graphics.
It is intended for designers from other fields, Fine Arts and Audiovisual Communications graduates and students, photographers, editors, advertising executives, proof-readers, journalists, printers, typographers and calligraphers who wish to gain an in-depth knowledge of graphic design.
*Credits
The educational planning for all IED Master courses is aligned with the criteria established by the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). The IED Master program adopts a credit structure that follows the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). IED Master only awards its own private degrees.
