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NVC Level 3 In Information Technology (Computer Graphics - Print)

The purpose of the Computer Graphics

The purpose of the Computer Graphics (Print Media) course is to provide a comprehensive structural introduction to young people with a program of professional development that will equip them with the contemporary terminologies, process, issues, and print execution trends required to launch an elite career in the printing and publishing industries of Pakistan.

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Total Duration / Modules
800 Hours (6 Months / Full-Time) / 8 Modules

Schedule & Mode
5 Days a Week / On-Campus + Intensive Printing Lab & Practical Workshop Practice

Eligibility & Trade Stream
Middle (8th Grade) passed to Intermediate (Max 12th Grade) / CBT Curriculum Stream

Outcome
Brand Identity Designer, Layout Artist, Core Graphic Designer, Logo Designer, Press Publisher, Photo Editor, Pre-Press Technical Operator

Overview

Program Overview & Core Objectives

Program Objectives

Develop job-ready technical skills in core layout composition, design thinking, and high-quality print execution.
Equip trainees with comprehensive, action-oriented capabilities to resolve real-world graphic production tasks dynamically.
Ensure complete mastery over industry-standard vector, raster, and multi-page layout publication tools.
Enable candidates to establish standard workflows spanning from raw design conceptualization to exact pre-press print verification.

Learning Outcomes

Trainees will be fully proficient in designing, standardizing, and organizing professional print collateral, including:

Advertisements, Banners & Giant Billboards
Flyers, Multipage Brochures & Corporate Magazines.
Corporate Identity Kits, Logos & Business Stationery.
Advanced Digital Illustration & Photo Editing Layouts.

Program Structure

The Computer Graphics - Print (Level 3) spans 800 Hours (6 Months / Full-Time), combining on-campus instruction with intensive printing lab and practical workshop practice across 8 modules.

Introduction

This 6 month full-time training equips trainees with contemporary terminologies, process, issues, and print execution trends across 8 curriculum modules.

Familiarisation with Terminologies & Tools (200 Hours)

Principles of Design (Balance, Contrast, Repetition, Harmony, Dominance, Unity); Color Theory (Hue, Chroma, Saturation, Warm & Cool Spectrum); Understanding Perspective & Illusion of Depth; Core Typography Anatomy & Layout rules.

Develop Design Concepts (80 Hours)

Identifying Unique Selling Point (USP) of products/services; Defining strict Branding Guidelines and Corporate Themes; Visualizing layouts via thumbnail sketching; Asset sourcing and layout grid composition.

Analyse Cost Effective Solution (80 Hours)

Determining standard publication sizes (A4-A1, Letter, Legal, Tabloid); Evaluation of custom paper dimensions without affecting resolution; Knowledge of Offset printing processes & heavy press machines (Rota etc.); Material economy optimization for client budgeting.

Editing of Photos & Development of Graphics (180 Hours)

Advanced photo modification, cropping, and color adjustments; Image compositing, masking, and high-impact matte effects; Digital graphic creation for commercial advertising templates.

Prepare Pre-Press Job (60 Hours)

Arranging, marking up, and assembling master templates for printers; Plate making prep and advanced color separations (CMYK configurations); Formatting final production-ready artwork files.

Perform Software / Hardware Maintenance (65 Hours)

Basic diagnostic operations of high-performance design workstations; Graphic software updates, configuration backups, and asset management; Storage security protocols and hardware optimization routines.

Communicate with Others (60 Hours)

Interactive communication strategies for design agencies; Collecting detailed design specifications from corporate clients; Advanced team dynamics and collaborative design reviews.

Duties & Rights at the Workplace (60 Hours)

Occupational Health and Environmental Safety (OH&ES) guidelines; Life cycle methodologies (Requirement, Prototype, Validation); Understanding global Copyrights and Intellectual Property Acts.

Career Pathways

Graduates of this program can pursue roles such as:

Roles:

Brand Identity Designer, Layout Artist, Core Graphic Designer, Logo Designer, Press Publisher, Photo Editor, and Pre-Press Technical Operator.

Employers:

Commercial Printing Presses, Advertising Agencies, Corporate Publishing Houses, Digital Design Studios, News & Magazine Publishers, and Global Freelancing Ecosystems.

The Gig Economy:

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Why Learn Computer Graphics - Print (Level 3) with THF?

Pre-Press Job Readiness: