
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