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Creative Media
Graphic Design
Duration
3 Months
Fees
1,950
Course Overview
This course is designed to equip students with practical skills in graphic design using CorelDRAW and Adobe Photoshop. Students will learn the principles of graphic design, digital image manipulation, vector design, typography, colour theory, branding, advertising design and professional print preparation.
The programme emphasizes hands-on training, allowing students to develop real-world designs such as flyers, posters, business cards, logos, brochures, social media graphics, banners, invitations and promotional materials, etc
Course Curriculum
Module 1-Introduction to Graphic Designing
- What is Graphic Design?
- Importance of Graphic Design in Business and Communication
- Types of Graphic Design
- Graphic Design Careers
- Understanding Digital Graphics
- Introduction to Design Software
Module 2- Introduction To CorelDraw Fundamentals
- Understanding CorelDraw Application Interface
- Understanding Pages and Page Sizes
- Creating and Saving Document
- Understanding the Toolbox
- Property Bar and Dockers
- Zooming and Navigation
- Selecting and Moving Objects
- Copying, Duplicating and Deleting Objects
- Grouping and Ungrouping Objects
- Locking and Unlocking Objects
- Aligning and Distributing Objects
- Using Guidelines and Grids
Module 3- CorelDraw text and Typography
- Working with Text
- Artistic Text
- Paragraph Text
- Font Selection
- Font Pairing
- Text Formatting
- Character and Paragraph Formatting
- Text Alignment
- Text on a Path
- Creating Text Effects
- Converting Text to Curves
- Working with Special Characters
- Typography for Advertising
Module 4- CorelDraw Colour and Image Handling
- Understanding Colours
- RGB and CMYK
- Colour Palettes
- Creating Custom Colours
- Gradients
- Transparency
- Importing Images
- Cropping Images
- PowerClip
- Image Positioning
- Background Removal Techniques
- Preparing Designs for Printing
Module 5- CorelDraw Logo and Brand Design
- Principles of Logo Design
- Types of Logos
- Creating Professional Logos
- Using Shapes to Create Logos
- Combining Objects
- Creating Custom Icons
- Typography-Based Logos
- Colour Selection for Branding
- Logo Variations
- Preparing Logos for Print and Digital Use
- Exporting Logos
- Introduction to Brand Identity
Module 6- CorelDraw Print Design Projects
- Business Cards
- Flyers
- Posters
- Brochures
- Certificates
- Letterheads
- Invitation Cards
- ID Cards
- Banners
- Roll-Up Banners
- Programmes
- Receipts
- Menus
- Calendars
- Book Covers
- T-Shirt Designs
Module 7 - Adobe Photoshop Fundamentals
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
- Photoshop Interface
- Creating a New Document
- Opening and Saving Files
- Understanding Photoshop File Formats
- Layers
- Layer Management
- Selection Tools
- Move Tool
- Crop Tool
- Zoom and Navigation
- Undo and History
Module 8 - Photoshop Selection and Image Editing
- Marquee Tools
- Lasso Tools
- Quick Selection Tool
- Magic Wand Tool
- Object Selection
- Select and Mask
- Removing Backgrounds
- Cropping Images
- Resizing Images
- Straightening Images
- Transforming Objects
- Content-Aware Tools
Module 9 - Photoshop Layers and Masking
- Understanding Layers
- Creating and Managing Layers
- Layer Styles
- Layer Opacity
- Blending Modes
- Layer Masks
- Clipping Masks
- Adjustment Layers
- Smart Objects
- Non-Destructive Editing
Moudule 10- Photoshop Photo Retouching
- Understanding Photo Retouching
- Brightness and Contrast
- Exposure
- Colour Correction
- Hue and Saturation
- Curves
- Levels
- Vibrance
- Healing Brush
- Spot Healing Brush
- Clone Stamp
- Dodge and Burn
- Skin Retouching
- Removing Unwanted Objects
- Sharpening Images
Module 11 - Photoshop Professional Design Projects
- Event Flyers
- Church Flyers
- Birthday Flyers
- Business Advertisements
- Product Advertisements
- Social Media Posts
- YouTube Thumbnails
- Facebook Covers
- Instagram Posts
- Promotional Banners
- Movie Posters
- Album Covers
- Real Estate Advertisements
Module 12- Social Media Graphic Design
- Introduction to Social Media Design
- Facebook Graphic Design
- Instagram Graphic Design
- WhatsApp Advertisement Designs
- YouTube Thumbnail Design
- LinkedIn Graphics
- Social Media Banner Design
- Understanding Social Media Dimensions
- Designing for Mobile Devices
- Creating Consistent Brand Graphics
Module 13 - Printing and Digital Export
- Preparing Designs for Printing
- Understanding Print Sizes
- Resolution Requirements
- RGB vs CMYK
- Bleed and Safe Area
- Exporting JPEG
- Exporting PNG
- Exporting PDF
- Exporting SVG
- File Compression
- Maintaining Image Quality
- Sending Files to Printing Presses
Module 14 - Clients and Graphic Design Business Skills
- Working with Clients
- Understanding Client Requirements
- Taking Design Briefs
- Quotation and Pricing
- Handling Revisions
- Presenting Designs to Clients
- Meeting Deadlines
- Managing Design Files
- Creating a Professional Portfolio
- Building a Graphic Design Brand
- Finding Graphic Design Clients
- Freelancing
- Online Graphic Design Services
- Social Media Marketing for Designers
Career Opportunities
- Graphic Designer
- Creative Designer
- Visual Designer
- Brand Identity Designer
- Logo Designer
- Print Designer
- Advertising Designer
- Social Media Designer
- Freelance Graphic Designer
- Digital Content Designer
- Photo Retoucher
- Marketing Designer
- Publication Designer
- Packaging Designer
- Signage Designer
- Layout Designer
- YouTube Thumbnail Designer
- Printing Press Designer
- Creative Arts Designer
- Graphic Design Instructor