Course Overview:
This course is designed to equip students with the fundamental skills and knowledge required in graphic design. It covers various aspects including design principles, software proficiency, and creative application essential for effective visual communication.
Course Duration
12 Weeks / 3 Months
Week 1: Introduction to Graphic Design
• Understanding the role of a graphic designer
• Evolution and significance of graphic design
• Exploring design principles and elements
• Evolution and significance of graphic design
• Exploring design principles and elements
Week 2-3: Typography and Layout Design
• Fundamentals of typography
• Principles of effective layout design
• Creating visual hierarchy and balance
• Principles of effective layout design
• Creating visual hierarchy and balance
Week 4-5: Adobe Photoshop Basics
• Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
• Tools and techniques for image editing and manipulation
• Hands-on projects for image enhancement
• Tools and techniques for image editing and manipulation
• Hands-on projects for image enhancement
Week 6-7: Adobe Illustrator Basics
• Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
• Vector graphics and illustration techniques
• Creating logos and scalable graphics
• Vector graphics and illustration techniques
• Creating logos and scalable graphics
Week 8-9: Color Theory and Branding
• Understanding color psychology and its impact on design
• Creating brand identities and style guides
• Implementing color theory in design projects
• Creating brand identities and style guides
• Implementing color theory in design projects
Week 10: Digital Imaging and Photography
• Digital imaging essentials for graphic designers
• Incorporating photography into design projects
• Editing and enhancing photographs for design purposes
• Incorporating photography into design projects
• Editing and enhancing photographs for design purposes
Week 11-12: Designing for Web and Print
• Basics of web design and user interface (UI) principles
• Print design essentials and preparing designs for print
• Designing for different mediums and formats
• Print design essentials and preparing designs for print
• Designing for different mediums and formats
Assessments and Activities
• Typography and layout design projects
• Adobe software proficiency assessments
• Branding and identity design projects
• Web and print design assignments
• Adobe software proficiency assessments
• Branding and identity design projects
• Web and print design assignments
Final Project
Students will work on a comprehensive graphic design project incorporating various elements learned throughout the course, showcasing their proficiency in design principles, software, and creative application.