“Graphic Design & New Media Production”
Course Details
Length of Course
The Graphic Design and New Media program is 12 months in length.
Program start dates
August and February
Entrance Requirements
- A grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent
- Requirements may be modified for mature students/long distance candidates on a case-by-case basis
How to Apply
Donna, our Career Counsellor is ready to help you and answer any questions you may have. Application forms are available at the college or request an information package online.
Financial Aid
McKay Career Training is designated for Canada and Saskatchewan student loans and is registered with the provincial government under Saskatchewan Learning. Contact the college for further information. Canada and Saskatchewan Student Loans may be available to qualified students.
School day schedule
Monday – Friday
10:00am – 4:00pm
(schedule may vary)
Attendance
Students are expected to attend classes regularly and be punctual in compliance with school policy and funding agent regulations. Students are fully accountable for any absences, lateness, etc. Missed academic/practical instructional content or time is made up in accordance with school policy at the instructor’s discretion.
Night Labs
Night labs and extended hours are offered for this course. Students will need to sign up in advance.
Job Placement/Practicum
A 2 week practicum is offered for this course. Eligibility for practicum will be discussed at the beginning of the course.
Testimonials
Testimonials coming soon.
Program Overview
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe ImageReady
Adobe InDesign
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Frontpage
BareBones Software BBEdit
Macromedia Dreamweaver
Macromedia Flash
CorelDraw X3
QuarkXPress
Final Cut Studio
Tutorials
- In-class instruction in page layout, image editing, and vector-based drawing
Project Management
- time, information, work flow, and maintenance
Computer Literacy
- General terminology and history
- Font and operating system management
Document Preparation for Offset Printing
- Registration
- Colour Seperation
- Resolution and Line Screen
- Scanning
Project Management
- Time, information, work flow, and maintenance
Design Basics
- Design format and structure
- Design elements: balance, contrast, unity, value & colour
- Design & colour
- Design principles: line, type, shape, texture
Introduction to the Internet
- Internet fundamentals, communication protocols, and network concepts
Information design for the World Wide Web
- Review of and context for visual design, interactive design, and communication in New Media
Dynamic XHTML
- Extensible-hyper-text-markup-language – key elements:links, anchors, text, graphics, embedded objects, plug-in objects, cross-platform compatibility, and standards based css design
Graphic Formats for New Media
- File types and names, colour use and compression; how these relate to the World Wide Web
Flash Animation and Interaction
- Integration and design of interactive presentations/animations
Introduction to Digital Video
- Video formats and compression practical capture, transitions, effects, and non-linear editing
Introduction to Digital Audio
- Basic audio concepts, recording procedures, mixing, editing, delivery, digital formats, and digital compression
Sucess Strategies
Students gain the tools to change beliefs, habits, and attitudes in order to set higher goals and build a positive self-image
Business Communications
- Eight basic parts of speech
- Correct use of grammar
- Write and proofread effectively
- Skills will be transfered to business writing and resume writing
- Listening skills and professionalism emphasized
- Develop portfolios emphasizing format, grammar, and content
Human Relations
- How to deal fairly with conflict in personal lives and in the workplace
- How to turn conflict into an opportunity by looking at problems creatively from a new perspective with new ideas
Practical Assignments
- Page layout and design
- Logo development
- Creation of ads, brochures, business packages, posters, CD inserts, menus
