Synopsis

Today's sign designers must be grounded in computer technology, as well as mastering the skills of design, layout, and lettering. This one-of-a-kind course offers the unique opportunity to start with basic letter and layout skills combined with intensive computer software training and utilisation. Students will study the art of professional quality sign design and layout along with a variety of application techniques. Students will learn the fundamentals of vinyl letter application and digital printing. The course also provides unique opportunities in the prestigious arts of gold leaf, glass etching, and vehicle graphics.

Outcome

• Enable students to produce professional quality sign layouts designers
• Understand the relationship between principal signage design and user interaction
• Be able to provide the key characteristics of inclusive signage
• Understanding how people find their way and the function of signage, subsequently able to identify what makes a signage scheme useful
• Demonstrate proficiency in sign software and design applications
• Apply fabrication techniques to signage
• Exhibit professionalism and safety

Intermediate and advance levels are available upon request