Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of graphic design principles, techniques, and software. The course covers basic and advanced topics and provides hands-on training in popular graphic design software. Additionally, the course will cover social media designs and management, as well as basics of marketing and digital ads
Course Goals and Objectives:
1.To teach students the fundamental principles of design and their application in graphic design projects.
2.To provide hands-on training in popular graphic design software.
3.To develop students’ technical skills in creating and editing digital images & Videos
4.To help students develop a portfolio of design work that demonstrates their skills and creativity.
5.To introduce students to social media & Website designs and management, as well as basics of marketing and digital ads.
Prerequisites:
1.Understand English.
2.Basic computer knowledge.
3.Good internet connection
4.Computer with min. 4gb RAM
Grading and Assessment:
- Weekly assignments: 60%
- Attendance: 20%
- Final project & ppt: 20%
Features:
- Individual Trainings
- Can Join Anytime
- Everything Practical
- Basic Fees
Week 1:Introduction to Graphic Design Principles
- History of Design
- Elements & Principles of design
- Color theory
- Typography basics and terminology
- Introduction to graphic design software
Test 1: Date………….Duration…………
Week 2-3: Basic Design Skills (CorelDRAW, Corel paint, Adobe Digital Design Illustrator & Photoshop)
- Creating basic shapes and objects
- Adding color, gradients & image to shapes Adding text to shapes
- Basic image editing techniques (e.g. cropping,
- resizing, color correction)
- Layers and layer masks
- Basic layout principles
Test 2: Date…………….Duration…………
Week 4, 5 & 6: Advanced Design Skills (CorelDRAW, Corel paint, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop)
- Creating custom shapes
- Advanced color theory and color models
- Combining and manipulating typefaces
- Advanced image editing techniques (e.g. retouching, compositing, special effects) Advanced layout principles
- Branding and identity design
Test 3: Date…………….Duration………….
Week 7-8:Print Design(CorelDRAW & Adobe Illustrator)
- Designing business cards and letterheads
- Creating brochures and flyers
- Designing posters and billboards
- Preparing files for print production
Test 4: Date………Duration…………
Week 9, 10 & 11: (CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Filmora , Videoscribe , NCHSuite, EximiousSoft & MailStyler)
- Creating basic social media graphics
- Designing web banners and ads
- Designing email newsletters
- Creating simple videos & animations
- Basics of marketing and digital ads
Test 5: Date……….Duration………
Week 12, 13 & 14: Advanced Digital Design – Presentation, Portfolio & Web Design (CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, MS PowerPoint & WordPress)
- Creating Presentations
- Creating WordPress websites from scratch
- Creating & Maintaining Portfolio
- Introduction to UI & UX
- How to Utilize Chat GPT for Graphic Design?
- Social media designs and management
Test 6: Date………..Duration………
Week 15 & 16: Revision & Exam