This course will introduce you to visual communication using both handmade and digital arts. This can be applied in advertising, promotion, 2D design, website design, packaging and so on. By the end of the course you will have a solid working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and other digital platforms. You will develop a personal portfolio of work that will explore a variety of ways of communicating and generating messages visually. The course is assessed through a combination of coursework, two units, a personal investigation and a controlled assignment. Homework supports and supplements the work done during lessons and will take up to five hours per week. Occasionally you may be asked to research a particular designer or visit a gallery to record your responses to certain works.