Sector:

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Qualification:

VISUAL GRAPHIC DESIGN NC III

OLONGAPO CITY NATIONAL
DONNA SHANE I. REYES HIGH SCHOOL
14th Street East Tapinac Olongapo City
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 COURSE DESIGN
VISUAL GRAPHICS DESIGN NC III

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 TESDA-OP-CO-01-F11
(Rev.No.00-03/08/17)

COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM

A. Course Design

Course Title: Visual Graphic Design NCIII

Nominal Duration: 501 Hours
Qualification Level: NC III

Course Description: This course is designed to develop & enhance the

knowledge, skills, & attitudes of a Visual Graphic Design
learner in accordance with industry standards. It covers
the basic & common competencies in addition to the core
competencies such as to develop designs for logo,
develop designs for print media, develop designs for
user interface and user experience as well as develop
designs for product packaging and booth & product
window display.

Trainee Entry
Requirements:

Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:

● Must have completed at least 10 yrs. basic education or an
alternative learning systems (ALS) certificate of completion with
grade 10 equivalent holder
● Must have drawing and drafting skills

● can communicate either oral and written;

● Must have computer operation skills and at least 1 graphic software

knowledge and skills
● must pass the aptitude and artistic/talent determination test given
by the institution.

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 Course Structure

Basic Competencies
No. of Hours: (68)

Unit of Module Title Learning Nominal

Competency Outcomes Duration

1. Lead workplace 1.1 Leading workplace

● Communicate
communication communication
information
about workplace
processes
● Lead workplace 6 hours
discussions
● Identify and
communicate
issues arising in
the workplace
2. Lead small team 2.1 Leading small
● Provide team
teams
leadership.
● Assign
responsibilities
8 hours
● Set performance
expectation for
team members
● Supervise team
performance
3. Develop and 3.1 Developing and
●Plan
practice practice
negotiation skills negotiation skills negotiations
8 hours
●Participate in
negotiations

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 4. Solve workplace 4.1 Solving workplace
● Identify the
problem related to problem related to
work activities work activities problem.
●Determine the
fundamental
causes of the
problem. 8 hours
●Determine
corrective action
● Provide
recommendation
/s to manager
5. Use mathematical 5.1 Using
concepts and mathematical
techniques concepts and
techniques ● Identify
mathematical
tools and
techniques to
solve problem
8 hours
● Apply
mathematical
procedures/
solution
● Analyze results

6. Use relevant 6.1 Using relevant

technologies technologies

● Study/select
appropriate
technology
● Apply relevant
technology 8 hours

● Maintain/
enhance
relevant
technology

7. Apply critical
thinking and
problem solving
7.1 Apply critical 8 hours
techniques in the ● Identify the
thinking and
workplace problem
problem solving

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 techniques in the
● Determine
workplace
fundamental
causes of the
problem
● Determine
corrective action
● Provide
recommendation
/s to manager

8. Use information
creatively and
critically
8.1 Using information
● Use
creatively and
critically technical
information
systems and
information
technology
● Apply 8 hours
information
technology (IT)
● Edit,
format and
check
information

9. Work in a diverse
environment
9.1 Working in a 6 hours
● Develop
diverse
environment an individual’s
cultural
awareness and
sensitivity
● Work
effectively in an
environment that
acknowledges
and values
cultural diversity
● Identify
common issues

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 in a multicultural
and diverse
environment

Common Competencies
No. of Hours: (28)

Unit of Module Title Learning Nominal

Competency Outcomes Duration

1. Apply quality 1.1 Applying quality

● Assess quality
standards standards
of received
materials
● Assess own 8 hours
work
● Engage in
quality
improvement
2. Perform 2.1 Performing
computer computer
operations operations
● Plan and
prepare for task
to be
undertaken
● Input data into
computer 20 hours
● Access
information
using computer
● Produce output/
data using
computer
system
● Maintain

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 computer
equipment and
systems

Core Competencies
No. of Hours:(72)

Unit of Module Title Learning Nominal

Competency Outcomes Duration

2. Develop designs 2.1. Developing

for print media designs for print
media
● Interpret and
analyze the
print media
design brief
● Prepare
equipment &
materials for 72 Hours
print media
design
● Develop
designs for the
specific print
media output
● Finalize print
media design
layout
● Prepare final
print output &
documentation

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 ● Color separate
artwork file for
final printing

Elective Competencies ( if any)

No. of Hours: (_____)

Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Nominal

Outcomes Duration

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Assessment Methods:

Written Test
Observation
Oral Evaluation
Written Examination
Presentation
Demonstration & questioning
Observation & questioning
Practical Demonstration
Interviews

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 Practical Exam
Oral questioning

Course Delivery:
Lecture
Demonstration
Practical Exercises
Role Play
Group Discussion
Case Studies
Simulation
Hands On
Self-paced handout/module
Field trip
Symposium
Video clips
On the job training
Modular
Computer based training (e-learning)
Project method
Viewing Multimedia
Actual Demonstration
Discussion

Resources:

(List of recommended tools, equipment and materials for the training of

(25) Trainees for (Visual Graphic Design NC III).

Qty. Tools Qty Equipment Qty. Materials

.

21 May include any of 21 Computer (software 10 Reference Book

the following dependent
OS: specifications) with
at least 18”
monitor
- Windows
- Mac

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 - Linux
- ubuntu
21 Ergonomic computer 21 Adobe PDF
tables and chairs documents

1 LCD Projector 21 Hand-outs

1 Printer, color 50 CD’s

(DeskJet or laser) CD ROMs DVDs

21 InternetBrowsers 1 Scanner 10 Practice materials

(Google Chrome,
Internet Explorer,
Mozilla Firefox)

1 Digital Camera 10 Print media

1 Monitor calibrator 1 Internet

(optional)

21 Must have any of 1 Electronic media 10 Various printing

the following media
graphic (e.g. photo-paper,
software tarpaulin, etc.)
applications* ● Web/online
such as:
● CD- or DVD-
based
- Adobe ● Mobile or hand-
Photoshop held Apps
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe In-design ● Smart phones
- Adobe Premiere ● Tablets
- Adobe After

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 Effects
● Smart TV
- Adobe Acrobat
- CorelDraw
- Gimp
- Microsoft
PowerPoint
- Microsoft
Publisher
- Adobe
Flash/Animate
- Adobe
Dreamweaver
- 3D software
application

Sketch Up

As Printed materials
req’d
qty.

Books and
magazines
Newspapers
Brochures and
flyers
Billboards and
tarpaulins

- Prototype
materials
papers/cardboard
s
- plastic
- textiles
- styrofoam
- actual product
being sold
- corrugated boxes
- wood
- ceramics
- tarpaulin
- electrical gadgets
- neon lights
- digital displays
- metallic materials

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 - actual product
being displayed
- mannequins
- organic materials

Facilities:

Facility Description
Lecture Area 26.40sq. m
Wash Room 24.57sq. m
Laboratory (Cubicles) 26.40 sq. m
Learning
19.82 sq. m
Resource/Storage
Circulation Area 46.36 sq. m

Qualification of
Instructors/Trainers:

● Must be a holder of National TVET Trainer Certificate (NTTC) level I in

Visual Graphic Design NC III
● Must be computer literate and proficient user of graphic software
● Must have at least five (5)-years visual graphics/design industry
experience
● For non-industry practitioner, must have at least 3-years related
teaching experience and must be a graduate of any Visual
Arts/Multimedia related courses

B. Modules of Instruction

Unit of Competency: Develop designs for print media

Modules Title: Developing designs for print media
Module Descriptor: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to
conceptualize and design for posters, tarpaulin,
magazine, brochures, invitation and other kinds of
design intended for printed material output or format for
personal, industrial and commercial use.
Nominal Duration: 72 Hours

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

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 LO1. Interpret and analyze the print media design brief
LO2. Prepare equipment & materials for print media design
LO3. Develop designs for the specific print media output
LO4. Finalize print media design layout
LO5. Prepare final print output & documentation
LO6. Color separate artwork file for final printing

Details of Learning Outcomes:

LO1. Interpret and analyze the print media design brief

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods

The following
must be
provided:
▪ Verbal ▪ ▪ Written exam
1. The
Lecture
instructions & ▪ Appropriate
▪ ▪ Interviews/
specifications communicati
supplies Discussi
to develop the on
and
▪ Questioning
on
design for the ▪ Written materials
specific print ▪ Viewing
media communicati ▪ Applicable
on Multimedia
requirement is equipment
analyzed based ▪ Intellectual & software ▪ Actual
on the design property demonstration
brief
2. The scope of ▪ Behavioral
work and Science
deadline
schedules of ▪ Elements of
the proposed design
design is ▪ Principles of
clarified in detail
from the design
relevant ▪ Computer
personnel
knowledge
3. Information
needed via ▪ software
research and knowledge
other resources

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 to develop
▪Materials
required
designs for print specifications
is identified. ▪Practicing
4. Approval stages
3Rs –
of submitted
Reduce, Re-
design concepts
use,
is confirmed
Recycle/reco
with the client
ver and
and/or a
environment
supervisor.
al policies.
5. Print format of
the approved ▪Trends
design is
identified with ▪Basic Math
all its
specifications ▪Economics
based on the (Pricing)
design brief. ▪Communicati
6. All questions
essential to on skills
develop the ▪Interpersonal
design for print
skills
is discussed
and liaised with ▪Listening
relevant skills
personnel.
▪Critical
Thinking
▪Analytical
and
comprehensi
on skills
▪Reporting
skills
▪Presentation
skills
▪Practicing
OSHS,
EHSM, 3Rs

LO2. Prepare equipment & materials for print media design

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 Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods

The following
must be
provided:
1. All necessary
▪Verbal ▪ Lecture/ ▪Written exam
materials and ▪Appropriate
equipment to be communicati Discussion
supplies ▪Practical
used are on
and ▪ Actual Exam
prepared ▪Written materials demonstration
according to the ▪Interviews/
communicati ▪Applicable
specifications of
on ▪Questioning
the design brief equipment
2. Appropriate ▪Intellectual & software
software is property
selected and
checked based ▪Behavioral
on the format Science
specified for the
final print media ▪Elements of
output. design
3. Monitor is ▪Principles of
calibrated to
show the design
correct color ▪Computer
grading of
knowledge
designs
4. Color scheme ▪software
or print palettes knowledge
are organized
and arranged to ▪Practicing
suit 3Rs –
requirements of Reduce, Re-
final design use,
output. Recycle/reco
5. Page size, ver and
orientation, environment
appropriate al policies.
resolution are
▪Trends
selected based
on the design ▪Basic Math
brief
specifications ▪Artistic &
6. Non-functioning Creative
and missing skills
materials and
equipment are ▪Communicati
reported to on skills
appropriate
personnel ▪Computer

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 operation
skills
▪Reporting
skills
▪Analytical
and
comprehensi
on skills
▪Software
usage skills
▪Practicing
OSHS,
EHSM, 3Rs

LO3. Develop designs for the specific print media output

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods

The following
must be
provided:
1. Ideas for design
▪ Verbal ▪ Lecture/ ▪Observation
concepts of the ▪Appropriate
specified print communicati Discussion
supplies ▪Practical
output are on
and ▪ Practical demonstratio
generated ▪ Written materials Exercises n
through
communicati ▪Applicable
research and ▪ Simulati ▪Oral
on
sketches equipment on questioning
experimentation ▪ Intellect & software
2. Appropriate ▪ Demons
ual property
Document / tration
page set up is ▪ Behavi
applied based oral Science
on the design
brief ▪ Human

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3. Different print or Anatomy
graphic design
▪ Principl
style options are
explored and es of design
sketched basing ▪ Elemen
on the design
ts of design
parameters.
4. Required text ▪ Graphic
copy, words, design styles
tagline or
message for ▪ Philoso
print is prepared phy
and analyzed
for ▪ Comput
appropriate er knowledge
layout ▪ Familia
placement.
5. Font style, color rity in
and size are different
carefully graphic
selected and applications
placed in a ▪ Printing
proper layout to
Knowledge
fit overall design
output ▪ internet
6. All Elements browsing/
created are research
organized on
different ▪ Practici
comprehensive ng 3Rs –
layout/ compre Reduce, Re-
to experiment use,
on the best Recycle/reco
arrangements ver and
for design environment
presentation. al policies.
7. Graphic images,
▪ Trends
product shots,
photographs ▪ Basic
and other
elements can Math
be imported ▪ Geome
from other try
applications and
added to the ▪ Artistic
comprehensive and creative
layout. skills
8. Color
combinations ▪ Commu
are nication skills

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 experimented to
▪ Comput
compliment
concept designs er operation
9. Final rough skills
comprehensive ▪ Reporti
layout designs
ng skills
in the format
required are ▪ Analytic
prepared and al and
submitted to comprehensi
client and /or on skills
supervisor for
comments and ▪ Softwar
revisions. e usage skills
▪ Holistic
design skills
▪ Organiz
ational skills
▪ Practici
ng OSHS,
EHSM, 3Rs

LO4. Finalize print media design layout

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods

The following
must be
provided:
1. Comments and
▪Verbal ▪ Lecture/ ▪Observation
feedback from ▪Appropriate
client and/ or communicati Discussion
supplies ▪Practical
supervisor are on
and ▪ Practical demonstratio
analyzed to ▪Written materials Exercises n
revise the
▪Applicable
equipment

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 & software

▪ Oral
elements of the communicati
▪ Simulati
proposed on
comprehensive on questioning
▪Intellectual
layouts ▪ Demons
2. Combined property
tration
elements in the ▪Principles of
comprehensive
design
layout/ compre
are imposed ▪Elements of
correctly to suit design
specified sheet
size. ▪Philosophy
3. Numerical
sequence and ▪Computer
lay down of the knowledge
product or ▪Familiarity in
mock-up is
correctly different
identified to graphic
meet binding applications
and finishing ▪Printing
requirements.
Knowledge
4. Bleed allowance
is incorporated ▪Internet
in margins and browsing/
borders. research
5. Text copies are
reviewed for ▪Practicing
possible errors 3Rs –
and omissions Reduce, Re-
and are use,
discussed with Recycle/reco
client and/ or ver and
supervisor. environment
6. Alignment of the al policies.
basic elements
▪Trends
are maintained
based on the ▪Basic Math
overall balance
of the layout ▪Geometry
and correct
color blends ▪Artistic and
and gradients. creative skills
7. Hard copy /
progressive ▪Communicati
proof is printed on skills
and rechecked ▪Computer
for errors,
omissions to fit operation
the overall skills
balance of the ▪Reporting
skills
▪Analytical

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comprehensi
on skills
layout.
8. Necessary ▪Software
changes are usage skills
made, reviewed
and proof read ▪Holistic
as required design skills
while
comprehensive ▪Organization
layout/ compre al skills
is still on ▪Practicing
screen.
9. The project OSHS,
and/or work is EHSM, 3Rs
saved according
to
organizational
procedures.
10. A digital
proof or file
format is
created to
present to client
and/ or
Supervisor for
final comments
and approval.

LO5. Prepare final print output & documentation

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods

The following
must be
provided:
1. Approved final
▪ Verbal ▪ Lecture/ ▪Observation
layout design ▪Appropriate
and /or project communicati Discussion
supplies ▪Practical
is prepared for on
and ▪ Practical demonstratio
printing. ▪ Written materials Exercises n
2. Correct Color
communicati ▪Applicable
profile are
equipment
& software

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 selected on
▪ Simulati ▪Oral
carefully for
▪ Intellect on questioning
standard print
output option ual property
▪ Demons
3. File formats are ▪ Physics tration
chosen to best
represent ▪ Elemen
artwork styles. ts of Design
4. Compression
options are ▪ Principl
selected that es of design
keep the image
quality high and ▪ Typogr
the file size low. aphy
5. Export options ▪ Comput
of file are set
and saved to er knowledge
the best ▪ Familia
settings for the
rity in
final print
different
output.
graphic
6. The appropriate
applications
format for
saving the ▪ Printing
images/ Knowledge
artworks/
objects and ▪ internet
layout are used browsing/
as required in research
the
▪ Practici
specifications of
the design brief. ng 3Rs –
7. The resolution Reduce, Re-
for effects and use,
any filters are Recycle/reco
set based on ver and
image quality. environment
8. Document / al policies.
page set up is ▪ Trends
checked to
ensure correct ▪ Basic
layout file has Math
no non-printable
elements. ▪ Algebra
9. Final high-
resolution file is ▪ Artistic
checked for final and creative
approval of skills
client and/or ▪ Commu
supervisor
before sending nication skills

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 to print.
▪ Comput
er operation
skills
▪ Reporti
ng skills
▪ Analytic
al and
comprehensi
on skills
▪ Printing
skills
▪ Softwar
e usage skills
▪ Holistic
design skills
▪ Organiz
ational skills
▪ Practici
ng OSHS,
EHSM, 3Rs

LO6. Color separate artwork file for final printing

Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment

Criteria Methods

The following
must be
provided:
1. The final and
▪Verbal ▪ Practical ▪Observation
approved print ▪Appropriate
media artwork communicati Exercises
supplies ▪Practical
file is prepared on
and ▪ Simulati demonstratio
for final printing ▪Written materials on n
▪Applicable

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 equipment
& software
2. The correct communicati
▪ Demons ▪Oral
format for the on
color separation tration questioning
▪Intellectual
is determined
and checked property
based on the ▪Principles of
final
design
specifications
on the design ▪Elements of
brief. design
3. Command
preferences are ▪Color Theory
correctly set for
print quality and ▪Typography
process. ▪Physics
4. The color
separation ▪Computer
options are set
knowledge
according to
print ▪Familiarity in
requirements of different
the design brief. graphic
5. Correct Color applications
profile is
selected for the ▪Printing
final output, Knowledge
based on client
▪Internet
specifications.
6. Screen research/
frequency with browsing
value & color ▪Basic Math
preferences is
selected and ▪Geometry
saved which is
appropriate for ▪Practicing
the print quality 3Rs –
7. Spreads and Reduce, Re-
choke traps are use,
created to avoid Recycle/reco
misregistration. ver and
8. Overprint of environment
objects are al policies.
checked and
defined to avoid ▪Trends
ink trap.
9. A final proof is
created,
separations ▪ Artistic
checked and and creative
completed skills
based on the
▪ Commu
nication skills

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 ▪ Comput
er operation
approved final skills
artwork
▪ Reporti
ng skills
▪ Analytic
al and
comprehensi
on skills
▪ Printing
skills
▪ Softwar
e usage skills
▪ Holistic
design skills
▪ Organiz
ational skills
▪ Practici
ng OSHS,
EHSM, 3Rs

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