Core Module Information
Module title: Creative Toolkit

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: JAC11109
Module leader: George Shepherd
School School of Arts and Creative Industries
Subject area group: Art Design and Photography
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

The lecture programme and workshops will cover industry standard applications, including Adobe Creative Suite. The student will learn about essential graphic design principles, page layout, typography, image enhancement, saving and transferring documents as final digital artwork, ready for publication and presentation. This module is designed to give the student an understanding of the creative possibilities that today's software applications can provide, raising student confidence and utilise applications to their best advantage.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Utilise industry standard software packages with confidence and skill.

LO2: Develop a theoretical and practical understanding of design principles, identify and analyse professional problems and issues relating to the development of visual communication media.

LO3: Evaluate different methods of electronic delivery and their appropriate uses.

LO4: Develop effective presentation skills and portfolio of creative work.

LO5: Apply relevant skills in the creation of typography, design layout, and imagery within project-based work.

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