Award Level 5 Graphic Designing & Video Editing

TOTAL QUALIFICATION TIME

65 HOURS

EXAM CODE

Pre/Mid and Post Assessment (Local Achievement)

NQF LEVEL

5

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Intermediate Designing & Edit Images:

You will explore more advanced features, improve your workflow, and work with advanced image handling tools and features Available in Adobe Photoshop. You will learn how to avoid pitfalls and which best practices to follow so that you are creating rich imagery using Adobe Photoshop.

Advanced Designing & Edit Images:

Learn the most advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop such as how to design and create modern layouts, interfaces and controls for web, mobile, video and UI design. Software to be used:

• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe After Effects & Premiere

LEARNING OUTCOMES

COURSE OUTLINE

Essentials Designing & Edit Images:

• Topic 1. Understand the foundations of digital imaging
• Topic 2. Get comfortable with the interface and workspaces
• Topic 3. Learn how to use the Selection tools
• Topic 4. Use Layers to manage your documents
• Topic 5. Create better Selections with the Select and Mask feature
• Topic 6. Use Masks for more versatile selections and compositions
• Topic 7. Improve photos with Color Correction and Image Adjustments
• Topic 8. Retouch photos with the Healing Brush and Clone Stamp tools
• Topic 9. Optimize output graphics for different media.

Intermediate Designing & Edit Images:

• Topic 1. Use Smart objects to create advance compositions
• Topic 2. Retouch and correct images
• Topic 3. Use Camera Raw on multiple file formats
• Topic 4. Explore the Brush tool settings
• Topic 5. Create Custom brushes for unique effects
• Topic 6. Use Vector paths for precise selections
• Topic 7. Learn how to use Channels
• Topic 8. Deal with Color Management issues
• Topic 9. Make Animated GIFs
• Topic 10. Maintain text formatting with styles

Advanced Designing & Edit Images:

• Topic 1. Review basic workflows and tools
• Topic 2. Explore Advanced Tools & Options Bar
• Topic 3. Explore grids, ratios and rules
• Topic 4. Create graphics, icons and other UI elements
• Topic 5. Learn to design with color using psychology and useful tools
• Topic 6. Design for multiple screen sizes
• Topic 7. Manipulate images, layers and effects
• Topic 8. Leverage Photoshop Smart Objects
• Topic 9. Use 3D objects
• Topic 10. Manage multiple Art Boards
• Topic 11. Combine Adobe Bridge with Photoshop

Video Editing

• Exporting and importing contents to composite film (video footage)
• Composition tools for Digital film
• Export and make HD Quality output film
• Adding Audio narration and background score

COURSE FORMAT

The taught instructor-led course will be a suitable mix of lectures, tutorials, workshops, case studies, videos and hands on practical exercises. Delegates will be given immediate opportunities to apply what they have learned with real life problems and case studies.

A comprehensive course workbook is at the core of this course and delegates will also be guided through additional material in the instructor-led sessions.

Lecture and Practical Hands-On Labs scenario by vendor provided LAB

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites for the course include basic proficiency in relevant software tools, creative skills, technical proficiency, communication skills, attention to detail, creativity and innovation, time management, portfolio or prior experience, and commitment to learning. Preferably at least a diploma holder in a relevant field and/or equivalent or is planning a career profession related to Graphic designing and Video Editing. The course requires an intermediate to advance level of proficiency in the English language. 

CAREER PROGRESSION AND LEARNING PATHWAY