01 Performance
By the end of this programme, learners demonstrate measurable competence in Graphic Design. Through 4 structured modules, continuous practical exercises, portfolio-building projects, and a culminating assessment, every learner shows visible progress against the objectives below — supported by feedback from their instructor.
02 Objectives
- Understand and confidently apply the ideas covered in "Design Principles"
- Understand and confidently apply the ideas covered in "Typography & Colour"
- Understand and confidently apply the ideas covered in "Tools & Techniques"
- Understand and confidently apply the ideas covered in "Real Design Work"
- Complete graded exercises after every module with tutor feedback
- Produce a final piece of work that demonstrates overall mastery
03 Content
Design Principles
- Visual hierarchy
- Balance & whitespace
- Analysing great designs
Typography & Colour
- Font pairing
- Colour theory & palettes
- Readability rules
Tools & Techniques
- Canva/Figma essentials
- Photo editing basics
- Brand kits & templates
Real Design Work
- Logo design process
- Flyers & posters
- Social media kits
- Portfolio mini-site
04 Knowledge
- Core terminology and foundational principles of Graphic Design
- Essential knowledge areas within Design Principles
- Essential knowledge areas within Typography & Colour
- Essential knowledge areas within Tools & Techniques
- How the different parts of Graphic Design connect into a coherent whole
05 Skills
- Hands-on ability: visual hierarchy
- Hands-on ability: font pairing
- Hands-on ability: canva/figma essentials
- Hands-on ability: logo design process
- Independent problem-solving on unfamiliar tasks
- Presenting completed work clearly and confidently
06 Key Competencies
- Critical thinking — analysing problems before jumping to solutions
- Practical execution — finishing real work, not just theory
- Communication — explaining reasoning and results
- Digital tool fluency used responsibly and safely
- Collaboration — giving and receiving useful feedback
07 Values
- Excellence: doing careful, complete work rather than rushing
- Integrity: honest effort, original work and truthful reporting
- Curiosity: asking questions and exploring beyond the lesson
- Responsibility: safe, ethical use of technology and information
- Growth mindset: treating mistakes as steps toward mastery
08 Learning Activities
Guided lessons
Interactive teaching sessions covering each module of Graphic Design with live demonstration and questioning.
Hands-on practice
Supervised individual exercises immediately applying each topic — the majority of contact time.
Mid-programme checkpoint (Tools & Techniques)
A reviewed mini-assessment confirming understanding before progressing.
Capstone experience
An end-of-programme project or assessment integrating all modules, presented for feedback.
09 Teaching & Learning Resources
- Dynamic Academy course materials and practice sets
- A laptop or desktop with required free software installed
- Internet access for research and tool accounts
- Access to the student portal for announcements, assignments and progress tracking
10 Evaluation Guide
11 Practical Projects
Project 1:Starter project: applied Design Principles
A small but complete piece of work using the first module's skills, submitted through the portal.
Project 2:Build-out project: Tools & Techniques
A more substantial task combining earlier skills with the middle modules.
Project 3:Final showcase project
A personal project demonstrating full command of Graphic Design, presented at the end of the programme.
12 Learning Outcomes
- Apply core principles: hierarchy, contrast, alignment & space
- Choose and pair fonts and colours purposefully
- Create logos, flyers and social-media designs
- Prepare print-ready and web-ready files
13 Course Pathway
Learners progress through a guided technology ladder at Dynamic Academy: foundations (Digital Skills / HTML & CSS / Python Programming), then specialisation (Web Development, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Game Development, UI/UX Design), then advanced practice (Backend Development, AI Chatbot Development). Each stage's final project feeds the next stage's portfolio.