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Certificate in Graphics Design, UI/UX Design and Work Placement

The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing participants for careers in design and user experience. The program begins with a focus on graphic design principles, covering design theory, color theory, typography, and layout design. Participants will learn to create visually appealing designs using industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

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Overview

The Certificate in Graphics Design, UI/UX Design and Work Placement is a 12week program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of graphic design, user interface (UI) design, and user experience (UX) design. The program combines theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing participants for careers in design and user experience. The program begins with a focus on graphic design principles, covering design theory, color theory, typography, and layout design. Participants will learn to create visually appealing designs using industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

The UI/UX design component of the program emphasizes creating intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. Participants will learn about UI design principles, wireframing, prototyping, and user research. The course covers techniques for designing interfaces that enhance user experience and meet user needs.

UX design is a key focus, with participants learning about user research methods, usability testing, and the design thinking process. The course covers strategies for understanding user needs, creating user personas, and testing designs to ensure a positive user experience. The practical work placement component allows participants to apply their graphic design, UI, and UX skills in a professional setting. Participants will work on design projects, collaborate with design teams, and gain valuable industry experience.

What you’ll learn

Upon successful completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Apply graphic design principles to create effective visual designs.
  • Design user interfaces that enhance user experience and meet user needs.
  • Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions.
  • Develop prototypes and wireframes to communicate design ideas.
  • Gain practical experience through work placement by working on real design and UX projects.

Course Descriptions

This course covers the fundamentals of graphic design, including design theory, color theory, typography, and layout. Participants will learn to create designs using design software.

  • Learning Outcome: Understand and apply graphic design principles to create effective visual designs.

Participants will explore UI design principles, including wireframing, prototyping, and interface design. The course covers techniques for creating user-friendly interfaces.

  • Learning Outcome: Design intuitive user interfaces that enhance user experience and meet user needs.

This course focuses on UX design principles, including user research, usability testing, and design thinking. Participants will learn to create user personas and conduct usability testing.

  • Learning Outcome: Apply UX design principles and conduct user research to create user centered designs.

Participants will learn to develop prototypes and wireframes to communicate design ideas and concepts. The course covers tools and techniques for creating interactive prototypes.  

  • Learning Outcome: Create prototypes and wireframes to visualize and communicate design concepts effectively.

The work placement provides practical experience in graphic design, UI design, and UX design. Participants will work on real projects, applying their skills and gaining industry experience.

  • Learning Outcome: Gain hands-on experience in graphic and UX design by working on live projects and contributing to design efforts.