introduction to communication and design [iCD]

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description

During the iCD you will learn the principles of communication, design, and marketing as well as different software programs to help you create powerful communication pieces. We’ll teach you how to professionally use Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Premiere, and web design tools. But remember, just because you know how to use the software does not mean that you can automatically create high quality printed pieces (brochure, clothing, flyers, advertisement, visual identities) videos, or websites that will reach your intended audience.

For that reason, you will also learn how to prayerfully approach a project and process your ideas from thought, to paper, to end product. You will create pieces that you enjoy. But more importantly you will create pieces that your intended audience will enjoy. Bottom line, you will learn the tools and theory that will equip you to be a powerful communicator. Sometimes, with all the tools and methods at our finger tips, we can forget about God. After this school you will not easily forget that He is the master creator. What better partner could we ask for?

course content

• principles of communication, design, and marketing

• trans-cultural communication, public speaking (presentation)

• Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Premiere

• video composition, editing, and sound

• web development

• leadership and project planning

• new technology

frequently asked questions

What will I be able to do after the school (business or missions?)

With the skills acquired during the school you would be ready for the 6 month iCD internship. During the internship, you could work at a ywam base in the area of communications or go on outreach to help a remote ywam base or ministry get up to speed with their communications. Or maybe you are ready to look for a job, or go on to other ywam schools. You will have many options, but the real question to ask yourself is “what is God saying”. If that has something to do with communication then we (the school staff, and teachers) will do all that we can to find a good fit for your skills and calling. Details of the internship will be discussed during the lecture phase.

What does my skill level need to be before I do the school

You need to be able to breath, move a mouse, send an e-mail, read, write, and speak. If you can do all this then you have more then enough skills to do this school. With the quantity and quality of our staff and teachers, no matter what your previous knowledge is, we’ll be able take you to the next level.

requirements

Successful completion of dts or cdts (including the outreach phase)

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