Offering a comprehensive introduction to the world of Graphic Design and Visual Communication
United Arab Emirates, Dubai- 2nd April 2008: SAE Institute Dubai, the unparalleled creative media education provider in the fields of Audio Engineering, Digital Animation, Multimedia, Filmmaking and Electronic Music Production, based in Dubai Knowledge Village, announced its upcoming Graphic Design Short Course scheduled to start on 3rd May 2008.
Mr. Marco Bettelli, Managing Director SAE Asia Pacific and Middle East commented, "The Advertising Industry is amongst the biggest in the UAE and continues to grow at a very healthy rate. We at SAE Institute acknowledge this growth and believe that the launch of the Graphic Design Short Course helps equip students for work in this industry. This short course provides a preliminary introduction into the creative skills needed to succeed as a graphic designer in this industry. SAE Institute continues to grow within the region and constantly offers courses which are highly demanded and which enable students to successfully secure employment in the leading industries."
The 12-week course is designed to offer students a comprehensive introduction in to the worlds of Graphic Design and Visual Communication and promises to equip graduates with the professional skills needed to create their own publications for print. The course classes will take place on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm.
SAE's Graphic Design Short Course gives students an overview of the complete professional Graphic Design production process and includes the following essentials:
- development of visual concepts and communication strategies
- project planning and pitching
- design implementation in professional graphic software
- pre-press
- quality control
- successful presentation of the final product
As this course is focused on practical skills transfer, students will have the chance to develop their own Graphic Design portfolio which may be useful for future full-time design course applications or when seeking employment.
The 3-month Graphic Design Short Course is intended for those who enjoy experimenting with visual editing tools for graphics, photographs or layouts and for those who want to start a career as a Graphic Designer or Art Director in the advertising world. The program does not require prior experience nor is personal equipment needed for the course
Subjects covered in the Graphic Design Short Course include: Design principles, typography, color theory, visual concepts, communication strategies, professional skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, pre-press, design of symbols and logos, business cards, letterheads, advertisements, brochures, CD covers, posters and labels, project management.
SAE Institute is committed to the development of this region, encouraging and showcasing emerging talent as well as new technologies. Locally trained students are now emerging as accomplished and talented professionals and slowly but surely decreasing the need to import comparably trained personnel to the UAE.
Please call SAE Institute Dubai on 04 3616173 to book your spot. For more information visit www.sae-dubai.com.
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About SAE Institute:
Established in 1976 by founder Tom Misner in Sydney Australia, SAE is the world's largest & most prominent Audio Engineering, Animation and Film Institute, which is represented in 48 cities and 21 countries, with Kuwait and Jordan being the latest additions. In 2005 SAE Institute purchased AMS Neve, the most prestigious console manufacturer in the world, further continuing to set the pace for the utmost level of Higher Education & Vocational Technology training.For more information, visit our web site at www.sae.edu
For press information, please contact:
Shimaa Elsayed
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Tel: 04 295 1177
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Email: shimaa@tamra-c2.com
Anthony Frantzis
Manager of Marketing & Strategic AlliancesSAE Institute
Tel: 04 361 6173
Fax: anthonyf@sae.ed
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