COURSE DESIGN

COURSE TITLE : VISUAL GRAPHICS DESIGN NC III

NOMINAL DURATION : 487 Hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION :

 This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes

of a trainee/student on core competencies such as; 1. Develop design
studies, 2. Create vector graphics using a graphics application, 3. Create
raster graphics using a graphics application, 4. Develop designs for print
media, 5. Develop designs for electronic media, 6. Develop designs for
product packaging, 7. Design designs for booth and product/window
display in accordance with the industry standards. It includes common
competencies such as; Apply Quality Standards, Perform Computer
Operations.

 It also includes basic competencies such as; Lead Workplace

Communication, Lead Small Teams, Develop and Practice Negotiation
Skills, Solve Problems Related to Work Activities, Use Mathematical
Concept and Techniques and Use Relevant Technologies.
TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

 Trainees or students should possess the following

requirements:
 can communicate either oral or written;
 must be physically and mentally fit to undergo
training
 high school graduate or equivalent
 with basic computer skills; and
 must pass the aptitude and artistic/talent
determination test

 This list does not include specific institutional

requirements such as educational attainment,
appropriate work experience, and others that may be
required of the trainees by the school or training
center delivering the TVET program.
 CORE COMPETENCIES
(405 hours)

Units of Competency Learning Outcomes Nominal Duration

1. Receive and interpret design
brief
2. Generate and assess ideas
1. Develop design 3. Conduct research
studies 4. Select media materials
5. Apply visual design and 45 hours
communication techniques
6. Evaluate design

1. Prepare work environment

2. Set color match between
monitor and printer
3. Employ various graphics
2. Create vector graphics application techniques in
producing artworks or objects
using graphics 4. Produce printer-ready
applications graphics
75 hours
Units of Competency Learning Outcomes Nominal Duration
3. Create raster graphics 1. Balance image quality and file size
2. Manipulate object/images
using graphics 3. Use/Modify variable templates for
applications printing
4. Create raster graphics for final 75 hours
media
5. Prepare graphic materials for
printing

4. Develop print media 1. Review and interpret the client brief

2. Prepare the work environment
3. Arrange elements on page
4. Finalize and check quality of work
5. Prepare for final media 75 hours
6. Produce printer-ready mock-up
7. Set command preferences and
color separation options for the
page

5. Develop electronics media 1. Receive and interpret the brief

2. Conduct research
3. Select techniques, tools, delivery
platform, and software/ gather
materials
4. Apply visual design and
communication techniques
45 hours
5. Evaluate design outcome
Units of Competency Learning Outcomes Nominal Duration
1. Receive and interpret the
brief
2. Develop prototype
3. Prepare design for mass/ 45 hours
6. Develop product volume production
packaging

1. Receive and interpret the

brief
2. Develop design prototype
3. Produce actual booth and 45 hours
7. Design booth and product/window displays
product/ window display 4. Evaluate design outcome

METHODOLOGIES: ASSESSMENT METHODS:

•Lecture/ discussion •Observation

•Practical exercises •Practical demonstration
•Simulation •Oral questioning
•Demonstration •Portfolio