Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Design Your Future: A BA Graphic Design Taster
This course provided an engaging introduction to graphic design, covering core principles of typography, colour, layout, visual communication and basic animation. Learners completed weekly practical tasks, explored creative and career development pathways, and produced a mini portfolio demonstrating their emerging design skills.
5 weeks, 3 hours per week
Katy Fowler
Arden University
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Apply fundamental drawing techniques to create observational sketches using tone and form.
- Explore key design principles including colour, texture, line, and typography through collage and layout exercises.
- Investigate the history and purpose of logo design and design an original logo using visual identity principles.
- Create a short stop motion animation using storyboarding and digital tools, incorporating sound.
- Produce a mini portfolio and reflect on potential career pathways within the creative industries.
Syllabus
Course Syllabus • Week 1: Fundamentals of Drawing Explore core drawing techniques including still life, analytical drawing, and tonal rendering to build observational skills. • Week 2: Fundamentals of Design Learn key design principles such as colour, texture, line, and typography. Create a collage poster using a grid layout and refine it using Canva. • Week 3: Logo Design Discover the history and evolution of logos. Apply design thinking to create your own original logo. • Week 4: Stop Motion Animation Learn the basics of storyboarding and animation. Create a short stop motion film using CloudStopMotionStudio and add sound. • Week 5: Exploring Careers and Constructing Portfolios Investigate creative career pathways and compile a mini portfolio showcasing your work from the course.
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Issued on 28th April 2026
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