Introduction to Web & Graphic Design

MODULES

•       Introduction to PC*

•       Understanding the Internet*

•       Windows*

•       Word Processing*

•       Presentation Graphics*

•       Database*

•       Dreamweaver 1*

•       Dreamweaver 2*

•       Adobe Photoshop 1*

•       Adobe Photoshop 2*

All modules are compulsory and must be passed.

*Formative Assessments are undertaken and the highest grade achieved in Formative Assessment is retained. The final grade is based on the Summative Assessment only. A maximum of one (1) additional supplementary assessment opportunity is provided for the Summative Assessment, which will be charged for.

 

PERSONALITY PROFILE

Logical | Creative

 

OUTCOMES WEB DESIGN

•       Ability to create a website 

•       Use of advanced CSS techniques

•       Ability to publish websites 

•       Use of AP and Spry elements

•       Ability to design and create web pages in a website 

•       Ability to work with graphic selections

•       Form creation

•       Ability to integrate external files with Dreamweaver

 

OUTCOMES GRAPHIC DESIGN

•       Ability to work with selections                           

•       Ability to work with vector paths, shapes, layers and masks

•       Ability to automate tasks                                  

•       Ability to save images for web and print

•       Ability to work with video files                             

•       Ability to work with layers                                                    

•       Ability to enhance images

•       Ability to use image modes and colour adjustments

•       Ability to use paint and filters

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

•       Web Page Designer

•       Graphic Designer

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Grade 10 Certificate; or National Certificate (Vocational) L2; or equivalent qualification OR alternatively Learners can apply for RPL entry into the programme from the Academic Committee at Boston Head Office.

 

PROGRAMME CATEGORY

BOSTON SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMME

On successful completion the Learner will be issued a Boston Short Learning Programme Introduction to Web and Graphic Design including a total of 18 Higher Education credits on NQF L5 (HCLP1, HCLT1)

 

FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

On successful completion the Learner may apply for admission with advanced placement to a Boston Short Learning Programme which has a Grade 11 Certificate or equivalent qualification as the entry requirement.