In the Ghanaian community and bringing it down to the Ewes, names are specifically given for different reasons. The main reason why names among this tribe are never taken for granted is that the names normally have a direct impact on the bearers. Names are given for a reason since they reflect or have an influence on the people to whom they are given. All names have meanings they represent and Ghanaian names and specifically Ewe names are not an exception. You will be enlightened on some of these Ewe names and their various meanings. In fact, this article gives you an idea of what some Ewe names mean. Names are like organic components of the people per the people's beliefs. We believe that individuals become the name they are given and for this reason, names are chosen carefully before being given to individuals. Some of the names are just given to show the day of the week a person is born whereas some show the circumstances around a person's birth. Below are some nam...
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Communication Design is a four-year degree program that equips students with effective visual communication strategies. The course is offered in the Department of Communication Design which is under the Faculty of Art.
The Faculty of Art is under the College of Art and Built Environment and Education.
Let's look at the departments run under the Faculty of Art at KNUST.
Department of Communication Design
Department of Education Innovations in Science and Education
Department of Painting and Sculpture
Department of Indigenous Art and Technology
Department of Publishing Studies
This course was formerly called Graphic Design in this institution but the name has been changed some years back to Communication Design due to the fact that it entails more than just Graphic Design. It is offered as a BA COMMUNICATION DESIGN.
The program BA Communication Design equips learners in the areas of design, communication, problem-solving, conceptual thinking and professional readiness.
The outcomes in brief.
Design
After the study of this course, the students are able to communicate effectively using visual media like illustrations, graphic design, motion graphics etc. Some software students become very proficient in are Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In design, After Effects and more but most importantly the students develop the capacity to handle any software and use it because of the foundational knowledge acquired in the course of their study.
Communication
They will have the ability to create communication content that resonates well with the audience in terms of good storytelling, imagery and structure.
They are also able to send out messages that are free of ambiguity.
Problem-solving
It builds the ability of learners to craft solutions even beyond their field through collaborative work to solve problems in society.
Conceptual thinking
Communicate effectively using an appropriate choice of elements.
Ability to generate original ideas capable of making an impact.
Professional readiness
By the time a student finishes reading this course, he or she should be able to build a professional portfolio that proclaims his or her skill set and abilities that can help them get a job .
They will develop the ability and capacity to work with other professionals in different fields to work on real-world projects and succeed.
The whole four years allocated to the study of this program is such that every year is an addition to the foundation laid the the previous years. This structure is broken down below.
Communication Design is a program that has a lot to offer and for that matter students who undergo the course have a lot they can offer to every industry they find themselves in. The list of careers of professions of this program is a lot but go through the list provided below to have an idea of what you can become after studying this program.
As students go through the studies of the various subjects they gain much experience by working on projects that come their way even as they are in school with some even been paid.
This animation was done by a first year Communication Design student using adobe Illustrator for the illustration and then Microsoft Powerpoint for the motion. It was just a simple practice
A product advertisement 2D animation using Adobe Animate. The student was trying to demonstrate a process and decided to create something simple to follow.
Why Communication Design?
Graphic Design which involves, branding, photography among others have become very in-demand skills very useful due to the high demand and anyone who chooses a career or profession in a field like this can be assured of some better achievements. Product manufacturers cannot do away with the package designer, brand strategist, creative advertising agencies and a lot more because through them the products can reach potential buyers. Almost every industry has need for a Communication designer, Multimedia artist or designer, the video editors, interior designers and the list can go on without ending. The demand is there because this field is very useful for communication with purpose, effectiveness.
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