Diploma in Graphic Design with
Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop (CEF Approved)

CEF Course Code: 22C01788-7
CEF Institution Code: 548
   
Course Description  
Application Procedure
Schedules/Enrol

Continuing Education Fund
The course has been included in the list of reimbursable CEF courses

Course Description

The design profession always has a mesmerizing appeal. Not matter it is professional artwork originated from the designerˇ¦s boundless imagination, or amateur creation for sharing over the Internet, there is always some kind of glamour in the work of a designer.

Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are industry standard, pioneer software tools for professional graphic design. The powerful integration between Photoshop and Illustration enhances greatly efficiency and productivity, allowing designers to put more of their time in creativity development.

This program provides thorough training in the skills and techniques of using Photoshop and Illustrator in professional digital design. It is designed for those who require more focused software training to complement existing education or work credentials. The lectures and hands-on activity will cover all the important features of the software tools and students will learn how the capabilities of these tools interact with each other in the design process. Upon course completion, students will be able to produce professionally executed visual designs for printing and web purposes. Students can also opt for sitting for the Adobe Certified Expert exam to gain professional recognition.

Course Duration

42 Hours

Course Prerequisites

Applicants should be computer-literate with a sound working knowledge of the Windows operating systems. Previous knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is not necessary.

Course Content

The programme consists of the following two modules. Adobe Illustrator CS4 or CS5 and Photoshop CS4 or CS5 will be used during hands-on practice.
Module I: Image Editing and Design with Adobe Photoshop (24 hours)
Module II: Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator (18 hours)

Module I: Image Editing and Design with Adobe Photoshop
  • Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
  • Photoshop Interface
  • The Toolbox
  • Palettes
  • Layers
  • Color
  • Artwork
  • Image Manipulation
  • Type
  • Transformations
  • Masks
  • Intermediate Type
  • Paths
  • Improving Images with Filters
  • Altering Images with Filters
  • Intermediate Printing
  • Photo Repair - Black and White
  • Photo Repair - Color
  • Compositing
  • Actions
  • Photoshop for the Web
  • Indexed Color
Module II: Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator
  • Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
  • Illustrator Interface
  • The Toolbox
  • Palettes
  • Drawing
  • Color
  • Type
  • Graphics
  • Layout
  • Printing
  • Advanced Drawing
  • Advanced Color
  • Filters
  • Advanced Type
  • Layers
  • Masks
  • Transparency
  • Exporting
  • Advanced Printing
  • Layout for The Web
  • Tracing
  • Web Safe Color
  • Effects
  • Actions
  • Image Maps
  • Advanced Exporting
  • Creating Images for the Web
  • Saving For the Web

Title of Award and Assessment Methods

Each module includes a practical project; all projects will be assessed according to aesthetic value, creativity, functionality and technical skills. On completion of the assessed modules, the students will be able to construct a portfolio based on their project work. The course Diploma will be awarded to the students who pass in all project assessments and produce a satisfactory portfolio.

Course Fee

$5,700 ($1,140 after 80% subsidy from CEF upon successful completion of the course)

Schedules/Enrol

(A) Full-day classes, 12 hours per week, course fee in one payment:
Course Title Duration Fee Outline/Schedules/Enrol
Diploma in Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (CEF Approved) 42 hours $5700 Outline Schedules/Enrol
$5700 ($1140 after 80% CEF reimbursement), 42 hours in 14 sessions, 4 sessions per week

(B) Half-day, evening, or weekend full-day classes, 6 hours per week, course fee in 2 instalments:
Course Title Duration Fee Outline/Schedules/Enrol
Diploma in Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (CEF Approved) 42 hours $2850 Outline Schedules/Enrol
$2850 x 2 monthly instalments (total $5700, $1140 after 80% CEF reimbursement), 42 hours in 14 sessions, 2 sessions per week

(C) Saturday or Sunday half-day classes, 3 hours per week, course fee in 3 instalments:
Course Title Duration Fee Outline/Schedules/Enrol
Diploma in Graphic Design with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop (CEF Approved) 42 hours $1900 Outline Schedules/Enrol
$1900 x 3 monthly instalments (total $5700, $1140 after 80% CEF reimbursement), 42 hours in 14 sessions, 1 session per week

Application Procedure

  1. Proceed with on-line registration or send the completed enrolment form (download) to Welkin Computer Training, 3/F, Righteous Centre, 585 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon together with a cheque (made payable to Welkin Compuer Training) for the program fee.

  2. Complete in the CEF Application Form (download) and send it to Office of the Continuing Education Fund,
    Room 916, 9/F, Kwai Hing Government Offices, 166-174 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung,
    New Territories, together with a photocopy of your HKID Card before course commencement.

  3. Applicants will receive application results from the Office of the CEF within 14 working days.
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