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Overview
About the course
From prestige books to corporate brochures, customer magazines and leaflets, to fashion catalogues and branded print campaigns (advertisements, posters, etc.), the same design principles of visual communication, typography, layout composition, image-making, editorial design and art direction (of photography and illustration) apply.
In this practice-based Print Communication Design course at the University of the Arts London (UAL), you will learn how to construct and style your print design and/or publication, using principally Adobe CC Software: InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
The focus of the course will not however be solely technical, but will aim to develop your design sensitivity and knowledge of best practice in editorial design, typographic layout, strong image-making and art direction.
Ultimately, the course aspires to enlighten and inform students to plan, design and produce powerful content and messages through the combinations of the printed word and image, and to design engaging printed communication and media with an audience in mind.
Programme Structure
Topics covered:- Visual principles of layout design
- Visual hierarchies, typographical hierarchies, grids
- Typographic detailing
- Basic elements in editorial design
- Art direction of photography and illustration
- Building narratives through photography and/or illustration
- Exploring type, form, colour, composition, style and imagery, to express a visual tone of voice relevant to a specific audience: i.e. luxurious, trendy, dynamic, classical, etc.
- Planning and sequencing content in publications
- Print production process and techniques: scanning, colour conversion, imposition
- Preparing final artworks for professional printing
- Choosing and specifying: paper, card, colour and materials specifications
- Basic print techniques, special print finishes and binding
- Special print techniques (e.g. special Pantone inks), special print finishes (e.g. types of varnishes) and binding (types of binding)
- Print management: design and production phases, scheduling, liaising with printers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 35 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Visual Arts Film Studies View 126 other Short Courses in Film Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
Please bring the following with you to the first session:
- Pen
- Pencil
- Rubber
- Sketchbook or notebook
- USB stick
Tuition Fee
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International
720 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 720 GBP for the full programme during 35 days. -
National
720 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 720 GBP for the full programme during 35 days.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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