Graphic Design -

GRAPHIC DESIGN

1.ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

2. ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

3. CORELDRAW

4. ADOBE INDESIGN

DURATION – 1 MONTH

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP SYLABUS –

Week 1-2: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Overview of Adobe Photoshop and its applications
Installation and setup
Understanding the Photoshop interface
Basic tools and panels

Week 3-4: Working with Images

Opening, creating, and saving documents
Image resolution and size
Cropping and straightening images
Understanding layers and layer properties

Week 5-6: Selections and Masking

Selection tools (Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand)
Refining selections
Layer masks and clipping masks
Quick Mask mode

Week 7-8: Image Retouching and Adjustment

Basic retouching techniques
Healing Brush and Clone Stamp tools
Adjustment layers (brightness, contrast, hue/saturation)
Color correction and grading

Week 9-10: Text and Typography

Adding text to images
Formatting and styling text
Creating text effects
Warping text and using custom fonts

Week 11-12: Graphic Design and Layout

Creating custom shapes
Designing banners and social media graphics
Poster and flyer design
Introduction to layers styles and effects

Week 13-14: Special Effects and Filters

Applying filters and effects
Creating realistic shadows and highlights
Adding texture and patterns
Photo manipulation techniques

Week 15: Final Project and Review

Students work on a comprehensive Photoshop project
Apply concepts learned throughout the course
Presentations and portfolio review
Final exam or assessment

DURATION – 1 MONTH

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR SYLABUS –

Week 1-2: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

Overview of Adobe Illustrator and its applications
Installation and setup
Understanding the Illustrator interface
Basic tools and panels

Week 3-4: Working with Shapes and Paths

Creating and editing basic shapes
Pen tool and drawing paths
Shape Builder and Pathfinder tools
Stroke and fill properties

Week 5-6: Working with Colors and Gradients

Color modes and settings
Applying colors to shapes and objects
Creating and editing gradients
Working with the Color Picker and Swatches panel

Week 7-8: Typography in Illustrator

Adding and formatting text
Working with fonts and type properties
Creating text effects and styles
Using the Glyphs panel for special characters

Week 9-10: Layers and Artboards

Understanding layers in Illustrator
Organizing artwork with layers
Working with multiple artboards
Exporting and saving artwork

Week 11-12: Drawing and Illustration Techniques

Using the Pencil and Brush tools
Blob Brush and Eraser tools
Creating custom brushes and patterns
Working with the Symbol Sprayer

Week 13-14: Advanced Techniques in Illustrator

Creating and editing symbols
Using the Appearance panel for layer styles
Blending modes and transparency effects
3D effects and perspective drawing

Week 15: Final Project and Review

- Students work on a comprehensive Illustrator project
- Apply concepts learned throughout the course
- Presentations and portfolio review
- Final exam or assessment

DURATION – 1 MONTH

CORELDRAW SYLABUS –

Week 1-2: Introduction to CorelDRAW

Overview of CorelDRAW and its applications
Installation and setup
Understanding the CorelDRAW interface
Basic tools and panels

Week 3-4: Working with Shapes and Objects

Creating and editing basic shapes
Drawing lines, curves, and polygons
Object transformations and alignments
Working with the Fill and Outline properties

Week 5-6: Color and Gradients in CorelDRAW

Color modes and settings
Applying colors to shapes and objects
Creating and editing gradients
Working with the Color Palette and Swatches panel

Week 7-8: Typography in CorelDRAW

Adding and formatting text
Working with fonts and type properties
Creating text effects and styles
Using the Text tool for artistic text

Week 9-10: Layers and Pages

Understanding layers in CorelDRAW
Organizing artwork with layers
Working with multiple pages
Exporting and saving artwork

Week 11-12: Drawing and Illustration Techniques

Freehand drawing with the Freehand and Brush tools
Using the Artistic Media tool
Creating custom brushes and patterns
Working with the Symbol Manager

Week 13-14: Advanced Techniques in CorelDRAW

Advanced color adjustments and effects
3D effects and perspective drawing
Mesh fill and transparency effects
Applying blends and contours

Week 15: Final Project and Review

Students work on a comprehensive CorelDRAW project
Apply concepts learned throughout the course
Presentations and portfolio review
Final exam or assessment

DURATION – 1 MONTH

ADOBE INDESIGN SYLABUS –

Week 1-2: Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Overview of Adobe InDesign and its applications
Installation and setup
Understanding the InDesign interface
Basic tools and panels

Week 3-4: Document Setup and Navigation

Creating a new document
Setting up document preferences
Navigating pages and spreads
Master pages and page numbering

Week 5-6: Working with Text in InDesign

Importing and formatting text
Styles and formatting options
Working with text frames and columns
Typography and character formatting

Week 7-8: Working with Images and Graphics

Importing and placing images
Image frames and fitting options
Wrapping text around images
Creating and editing shapes and paths

Week 9-10: Layout and Design Principles

Grids and guides in InDesign
Aligning and distributing objects
Creating a visually appealing layout
Using layers for organization

Week 11-12: Tables and Infographics

Creating and formatting tables
Importing data into tables
Designing infographics and charts
Using the Table of Contents feature

Week 13-14: Interactive Documents and Exporting

Creating interactive PDFs
Hyperlinks and bookmarks
Exporting documents for print and web
Packaging and preparing files for production

Week 15: Final Project and Review

Students work on a comprehensive InDesign project
Apply concepts learned throughout the course
Presentations and portfolio review
Final exam or assessment