Why study design?

Designers turn ideas and abstract concepts into essential visual communication elements. Whether designing graphics or websites, computer software tools and design theory assist them. Web and graphic design courses provide a strong foundation of these essential skills. Depending on your chosen diploma, you could work in marketing, architecture, web design, game design, and more!

What will I learn in a design course?

Students will study essential topics – colour theory, typography, and composition. These are vital for creating an appealing visual design.

Students will also learn how to use standard industry software to create designs. This includes Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and others, depending on the specific design training. Mechanical design courses, such as the CAD training, will teach everything from Excel to Mastercam Lathe.

Students in the web design courses will study programming languages such as JavaScript. In addition, they will study dynamic development with PHP.

Graphic design course graduates will gain experience in logo design and print production. They will also build a portfolio of work through practical exercises. It will include a range of projects from photo editing to logo design to magazine layout and more.

If you love to merge technology with the visual arts, a diploma from AOLCC is the perfect career catalyst!

What to Expect From a Career in Visual and Applied Design

Careers in design can be fulfilling as they allow you to be creative and frequently work on new projects. You could work for all kinds of companies, from large corporations to small startups. Or, you could also be self-employed.

In this career, you can create designs for almost any industry in the field. This includes marketing/advertising, software development, architecture/engineering, and media companies. Name any company in the industry and it’s a safe bet they will need help from a designer!

One of the keys to a successful career will be building a strong portfolio of your best projects. It will also benefit you to keep learning and staying on top of industry trends and techniques.