2015-2021 | Associate Degree | Community College of City University / University of Wollongong College Hong Kong
After years of practical experience in the design, multimedia production, and marketing industries, Eugenie started a digital document design course in tertiary education at the Community College of City University (CCCU).
This course aims to develop students’ ability to design and create multiplatform digital content as part of a public relations campaign. They will learn classic and contemporary theories and applications of design and apply them to the analysis, conceptualization, planning, and execution of the campaign that will feature print and online-based collaterals.
Students will gain practical hands-on skills with industry-standard digital production software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign and Adobe Illustrator, ensuring they are competitive and industry-ready within various academic and professional contexts.
Eugenie later modified this course to include learning open-source design software such as GIMP, Krita, Inkscape, Vectr, and Blender instead of Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. The course follows the market standard by providing training in the most updated digital landscape.
Some examples of open source Multimedia Tools:
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program): gimp.org
An alternative to Adobe Photoshop for tasks like photo retouching, image composition, and image authoring.
Inkscape: inkscape.org
A vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator that is used for creating logos, icons, and illustrations.
Krita: krita.org
• A powerful tool for digital painting, suitable for concept art, illustrations, and comics.
Darktable: darktable.org
• An open-source photography workflow application and raw developer, comparable to Adobe Lightroom.
Pencil2D: pencil2d.org
• An easy-to-use tool for 2D hand-drawn animation.
Blender: blender.org
• A comprehensive suite for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and video editing.
FreeCAD: freecadweb.org
• A parametric 3D CAD modeler focused on mechanical engineering and product design.
Sweet Home 3D: sweethome3d.com
• A design tool for creating interior layouts and 3D home design.
Penpot: penpot.app
• A collaborative web-based platform for UI/UX design, similar to Figma.
Figma (Free Tier): figma.com
• Although not open-source, Figma offers a free tier and is popular for collaborative web design and UI/UX prototyping.
Webflow (Free Tier): webflow.com
• Web design tool and CMS, allowing designers to create responsive websites visually.
Scribus: scribus.net
• A free desktop publishing software for creating brochures, posters, and magazines, comparable to Adobe InDesign.
FontForge: fontforge.org
• An open-source font editor for creating and editing fonts, supporting formats like TrueType, OpenType, and PostScript.
LibreCAD: librecad.org
• A 2D CAD application, ideal for creating technical drawings and schematics.
Kdenlive: kdenlive.org
• A powerful video editor with multi-track video editing capabilities, often compared to Adobe Premiere.
Shotcut: shotcut.org
• A free, open-source video editor with a variety of features including support for many video formats.
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