| Course Name | Digital Graphic Designing |
| Course Code | 24VMC123 |
| Program | B.Sc. (Honours) in Visual Media and Communication |
| Semester | 1 |
| Credits | 3 |
| Campus | Kochi |
Introduction to Digital Graphic Design
Introduction to design principles: Balance, Proximity, Alignment, Repetition, Contrast, and Space. Introduction to typography: Understanding fonts, line-height, spacing, and alignment. Basics of colour theory: Understanding colour psychology, colour harmony, and how to use colour effectively in designs.
Design Software and Tools
Introduction to design software. Understanding layers, basic tools, filters, and photo manipulation techniques. Understanding vector graphics, basic tools, and creating digital illustrations. Understanding layout design, basic tools, and creating multi-page layouts with InDesign
Creating Digital Artworks
Understanding vector graphics and raster graphics, and their usage. Image manipulation: Techniques for altering images to fit a design. Creating digital illustrations: Using Illustrator to create digital artworks. Designing logos and icons: Understanding the principles of logo and icon design.
Design for Print and Web
Layout design: Principles for creating effective layouts for print and web. Web graphics: Understanding web-friendly formats and designing graphics for the web. Social media design: Creating effective graphics for various social media platforms.
Portfolio Development
Best practices for presenting designs to clients or in a professional setting. Creating a cohesive presentation, and writing effective descriptions.
Course Objectives:
The objective of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles
and practices of digital graphic design. Students will learn to use various software tools and techniques to create digital artworks, logos, brochures, posters, and other marketing materials.
Course Outcome: (CO):
Students will be able to
CO1: Understand the fundamental principles of graphic design and visual communication.
CO2: Apply design principles to create visually appealing graphics
CO3: Analyze and critique designs using appropriate terminology.
CO4: Create original digital artworks using various software tools.Students will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of design solutions based on target audience and communication objectives.
CO5: Demonstrate proficiency in using various digital design tools.
CO6: Present and defend their design decisions effectively.
CO-PO Mapping:
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