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Graphic Design

Basic Certificate in Graphic Designing


(Foundation Level) Course objectives

This course, which is based on the fundamentals of computers and information technologies, consists of the computer hardware and software. At the end of course, the students should be able to gain the basic knowledge in computer fundamentals and to improve their ability relating the information technologies using some tools practically.

Course highlights

Unit Description Hours
F1 Fundamentals of Information Technology 24
F2 Graphical User Interface Operating System 32
F3 Word Processing Application Using MS Word 90
F4 Spread Sheet Application using MS Excel 46
F5 Internet and E-mail 20
F6 Graphic Development 40

Course outcome

After Studying this course, you should be able to

  • Understand the fundamental hardware components that make up a computer’s hardware and the role of each of these components.
  • Be familiar with software application.
  • Understanding file management.
  • Accomplish creating basic documents and worksheet.

Course Content

  •  What is an Operating System?
    1. Windows 7
    2. Exploring Your Computer
    3. Working with Programs
    4. Managing Files and Folders
  •  Word processing using Microsoft Word
    1. Formatting Word Documents
    2. Formatting Text
    3. Checking Spelling and Grammar
    4. Bullets and Numbers
    5. Adding Illustrations
    6. Creating Tables
    7. Printing Documents
  •  Microsoft Excel
    1. Starting Microsoft Excel
    2. Worksheet Basic
    3. Editing a Worksheet
  •  Internet & Electronic mail
    1. Introduction to Internet
    2. Describe the important features of the Web and Web browser software
    3. Evaluate e-mail software and Web-based e-mail services
    4. Use search engines and directories effectively
    5. Create E-mail address and working with e-mail
  •  Develop Graphics for Online and Print Medium.
    1. Getting started with Photoshop
    2. Selection Tools
    3. Layers
    4. Reshaping and transforming the selection, Images
    5. Text Type Layers
    6. Adjusting images
    7. Preparing finished Graphic

How are the teaching sessions going at IBA?

  • Workshops
  • Simulations
  • Role-play
  • Case study analyses and problem-solving exercises
  • Reading textbooks and journals
  • Lectures and seminars including talks by guest Lectures
  • Class discussions
  • Presentations and work on group and individual projects
  • Own research project

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The qualifications necessary to register as a student to sit for Diploma in Computer Science are as follows

  • 06 Passes at G.C.E.(O/L) (SL)
  • 05 Passes at G.C.E. (O/L) (UK)

This level will be exempted if you have completed one of followings

  • G.C.E.(O/L) ICT
  • G.C.E. (A/L) GIT
  • Any acceptable associated Computer courses

Then you can join next level(advanced Certificate Level)

How to apply

If you are able to meet the entry requirements for this course you can download related application and fill all the details and post us.

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