Synopsis

Graphic Design as a profession is witnessing an unprecedented boom despite its relatively short history. The demand for skilled, well-rounded graphic designers is now on the increase. The knowledge and skills of Graphic Designers is being sought by a wide array of businesses and professions including advertising agencies, corporate design departments, newspapers and magazines, television stations, multimedia and graphic information firms. The Graphic Design Program offered by the International University for Science and Technology is a multi-disciplinary program of study that provides students with a deep theoretical and cultural background, creative design tools and visual communication skills to help them respond to the demands of one of today’s fastest growing fields. Experimentation and creativity are essential to study in this field. Design studios, computer labs and lecture courses provide an intellectual and interactive environment, in which students as well as faculty are constantly learning. The curriculum acknowledges the diversity and dynamics of the rich Muslim heritage and promotes in students an appreciation of this heritage by means of preserving its identity while introducing cultural innovation. As a matter of fact, rather than teaching students a set of technical skills, the DGD's curriculum is intended to develop students' perception, knowledge, skills and problem solving abilities.

Objectives

  • Have a true understanding of professional Graphic Design through focusing on the background, context, skills and approaches.
  • Develop skills that allow them to stand out in the Graphic Design market.
  • Gain awareness that creativity is a serious business.
  • Be able to explore various approaches and solutions to design problems while learning to develop and articulate their own unique visions as designers and artists.
  • Successfully apply concepts of color and design principles to layouts for various digital media formats.
  • Analyze layout, typography, and imagery with client and audience in mind.
  • Master the latest digital tools for production projects for print, Web and multimedia.
  • Establish continuity of design for complete design packages and Websites.
  • Properly prepare images and graphics for various digital media outputs.
  • Create original graphics and layouts for ads, publications and Websites.
  • Design and program cross-platform, easy-to-navigate Web sites with HTML and similar languages.
  • Develop effective design solutions for projects that work within realistic budgets, schedules and production restraints.
  • Produce aesthetically - pleasing professional portfolio pieces for print and for the Web.