Program Description:
The Graphic Design deals in developing and communicating the ideas by utilizing the art of language, picture and typography. Graphic designers are visual problem solver who uses different mediums to integrate design principals, methods, images, words and ideas.
The technical, creative and conceptual skills are nourished by providing courses that emphasize theory, process and professional practice. The programs rigorous learning experience leads to designing the campaign and other print media traditional and modern solutions in creative and effective manner. The designers learn to use colour, select type, manage the design process, collaborate with clients and utilize the most popular graphic software
The graphic design work creates impact on economic, political, social, cultural and personal life.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Mass Communication/Media Studies Program will acquire knowledge and skills that will help them to be professionally capable to:
- To enable students to communicate concepts, design solutions and arguments clearly and concisely through visual, verbal and written means.
- To nourish the design skills of a students by giving exposure the classical and contemporary design practices.
- To apply the principles of colour, composition, hierarchy, typography as they relate in the digital and print media.
- To enable student to draw, sketch and illustrate the products by learning classical and contemporary work.
- To learn and practice the modern digital designing tool and develop commercially viable solutions.
- To enable students to demonstrate the ability to use design thinking strategies in print media design process.
Learning outcomes:
- Students will be able to compare and contrast key elements of design such as shape, space, line, colour, and texture with key principles of design and thoughtfully use them in design projects.
- Students will able to use industry-standard software applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Illustrator, AutoCAD to create and modify visually appealing illustrations, documents and publications.
- Develop a portfolio of personal design samples with ability to suggest and develop design solution for print media.
Department Infrastructure:
GIFT University features high technology studios that have been especially designed to aid students enrolled in design and development courses. The studios include a design studio, drawing studio, graphic studio and specialized computer Lab. These studios enhance student’s understanding of the design industry and help them practically test their concept and skills.
Minimum Eligibility Criteria
The University welcomes applications from students who have successfully completed up to Grade 12 schooling. The more specific criteria follows:
- FSc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical).
- Intermediate with Arts or General Science or Commerce.
- Advanced Levels (A’ Levels).
- Minimum 45% or equivalent marks in intermediate or equivalent qualification.
- Any other equivalent grade 12 degree approved by the Ministry of Education.
- Relevant level NTS test is also acceptable for admissions.
Program Structure
|
Structure |
No of Courses |
Cr Hrs |
|
Course |
39 |
108 |
|
Social Integration |
1 |
3 |
|
Internship |
1 |
3 |
|
Thesis |
2 |
15 |
|
Total |
43 |
129 |
