The Certificate course seeks to sharpen the creative skills of participants and optimize their readiness for state-of-the-art production in the creative industries.  Through presentation of advanced concepts, case studies and hands-on projects, the course equips participants with in-depth knowledge and skills in digital design and production across various industry sectors.  In line with proven previous knowledge, participants are expected to specialize in one of three streams.

Prerequisite
This course requires the foundation knowledge offered in Creative Design and Digital Communication (CDDC) or equivalent.  It also requires a working knowledge of software tools relevant to the specific area of interest.  Participants may be required to present a portfolio to demonstrate sufficiency in the skill level.

Programme Structure
This is a 30-day programme spread over five months.  There will be generic modules in the first segment of the programme consisting of conceptual and broad practical training.

This will be followed by stream-focused modules in the second segment.
-  Advanced web technology, interactive and motion graphics online
-  Advance animatio, audio and visual special effects (VFX and SFX)
-  Advanced photography and print design

For Whom
-  Creative directors
-  Senior graphics designers and artists
-  Photographers and photo editors
-  Animation artists and producers
-  Film and video producers/ directors
-  Web content editors / managers
-  Senior web designers

Generic Modules
-  Theory and pratice of communication
-  Conceptual perspectives on new media
-  New media and principles of design
-  Visual communciation and new media
-  Sound engineering in the ICT age
-  Production and workflow in print and audio-visual media
-  Ethics in (New) Media

Duration
30 days spread across five months

Dates
July 14 - December 8, 2010

Course Fee
N550,000 per participant

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