Graphic Design (4 years, Bachelor of Arts)

Objectives & Outcomes

Γενικοί Στόχοι

• To develop the student’s capacity to think, write and speak effectively and creatively.
• To develop an appreciation of and respect for social, moral, and ethical values as the foundation of one’s relationship to others and one’s responsibilities to community and country.
• To develop the student’s analytical, decision-making and communication competencies together with those qualities of self reliance, responsibility, integrity and self-awareness which will promote personal achievement and contribution to organizations.
• To build breadth of perspective through the general education requirements and provide sufficient specialization to meet basic professional and career requirements.
• To provide the student with the basic requirements for academic and/or career advancement.

Συγκεκριμένοι Στόχοι

• To develop the creative and manipulative ability of students necessary for professional standard of work and the potential for future employment within the subject area.
• To initiate and develop professional working attitudes and methods, making students aware of their personal ability and responsibility to others.
• To provide students with knowledge of the historical, social and theoretical contexts of design and how they can be linked to everyday design solutions.
• To develop visual and other communication skills which will enable students to confidently enter and work within the varied nature of the profession.
• To develop students cultural, social and commercial awareness enabling them to identify and apply their specialist design function in the broader context of field, community and business activities.
• To prepare students for further education in Graphic Design and Advertising or related fields.

Μαθησιακά Αποτελέσματα

• Demonstrate their understanding of the philosophical, historical and socio-cultural framework of art and design practice.
• Demonstrate their understanding and skilful use of the elements and principles of visual design
• Apply problem solving techniques across a wide range of media, such as print based design, interactive media, 3D design and motion design
• Apply aesthetic sensibilities into their works and explore ways to balance between formal theories with practical applications.
• Use design processes and principles to create visual products that successfully convey a specific message to a targeted audience.
• Balance a thorough knowledge of software/hardware techniques with creative/conceptual/critical thinking and innovative approaches to various design problems.
• Use software technology in the design process and be constantly updated with graphic design software.
• Work independently and appropriately manage allocating time for each project.
• Compete successfully in the design industry by producing a portfolio of professional quality.
• Integrate their classroom learning into the professional design industry.
• Effectively present their ideas, works, and services to prospective clients.
• Approach design solutions with an authentic and personalized visual style that illustrates the student’s strengths and interests.
• Define and integrate an understanding of the role that artists and designers have in today’s world, whilst creatively contribute to the area.