Graphic Design
Typography, colour and composition, from brand identity to digital design.
Curriculum
A 20-lesson programme. Every lesson combines theory with practice.
- 01What Is Graphic Design? Adobe Photoshop: Interface and Panels for Pixel-Based Editing
- 02File Formats, Digital Printing, RGB, CMYK and Pantone in Print, Preparing Files for Print; Tools, Shortcuts and Layers
- 03Retouching and Colour Management
- 04Collage
- 05Pattern Design and Using Masks
- 06Adjusting Light in Photographs; Filters
- 07Manipulation and Double Exposure
- 08An Overview of Graphic Design History in Turkey and Europe; Graphic Design Styles
- 09Design Principles (Balance, Unity, Proportion, Emphasis, Visual Hierarchy, Continuity); Poster Design
- 10Book Cover Design
- 11Adobe InDesign for Multi-Page Design: Interface, Basic Shapes, Drawing Tools, Transforming, Sizing and Colouring Shapes
- 12Advanced Shape Editing, Text Editing and Font Families
- 13Print Workflow, Page Layout, Grids, White Space and Magazine Design
- 14Accordion-Fold Brochure Design
- 15Catalogue Design and E-Magazine Design
- 16Adobe Illustrator for Vector Illustration: Interface, Basic Shapes and Drawing Tools
- 17Transforming, Sizing and Colouring Shapes
- 18Advanced Shape Editing, Text Editing and Working with Filters
- 19Vector Illustration Projects
- 20Colour in Design, Logotype Design, Calendar Design and Corporate Identity (Logo, Business Card, Letterhead, Invoice, Promotional Items)
How the programme works
Live and interactive
Our online classes are held live on Zoom. Before classes begin we set up a WhatsApp group for each class and stay in touch there throughout the programme. You can follow the lessons from your computer, phone or tablet wherever you are. Instructors and students keep their cameras and microphones on, so our online programmes are fully interactive and feel like a real classroom.
Lesson replays
Lessons are kept in our cloud system for one week, so you can watch a lesson again or catch up on one you missed.
Certificate
Students who attend at least 70% of the lessons receive an Istanbul Media Academy certificate.
Career guidance
We work in partnership with a range of companies and institutions, and we give our students priority on the projects we run at the academy. Our instructors, all active in the industry, also let students know about openings in their own companies and networks.
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