COURSE DESCRIPTION Graphic design is all around us, in a myriad of forms, both on-screen and in print, yet it
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Graphic design is all around us, in a myriad of forms, both on-screen and in print, yet it is always made up of images and words to create a communication goal. This course sequence exposes students to the fundamental skills required to make a sophisticated graphic design: process, historical context, and communication through image-making and typography. The sequence is completed by a capstone project that applies the skills of each course and peer feedback in a finished branding project suitable for a professional portfolio. The goal of this specialization is to equip learners with a set of transferable formal and conceptual tools for “making and communicating” in the field of graphic design.
CERTIFICATION
After completing the course the students will know how to work with the latest version of the adobe creative suite. They will become a certified graphic designer and can earn through freelancing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Use different illustrator tools and functions
- Complete different designs including business cards, flyer, logo, etc.
- Use layer management, Masking, Retouching techniques and various color management tools.
- Complete designs of PSD web template and Dashboard UI design.
Highlight
- Students will gather expertise in following tools:
- Latest version of Adobe Illustrator
- Latest version of Adobe Photoshop
- Students will learn how to create professional Logo & Brand Design, Corporate Identity Package Design (Business Card, Letterhead, Envelop, Post Card) , Flyer, Poster, Brochure, Book Cover etc.
- After completing the course Student will receive a certificate that will help upgrading profile both in local and freelancing marketplaces
- Student will be instructed on the fundamentals of:
- Effective branding as a freelancer
- Creating an effective 100% complete profile on Freelance market places
- How to communicate with the client
- How to bid and win jobs
- How to manage projects and receive high ratings
Course requirements/ prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of PCs, MS Windows, internet and online proficiency
- Basic knowledge of English (reading/writing/speaking)
Software Taught
- Adobe Illustrator (Latest Version)
- Adobe Photoshop (Latest Version)
Career Support
After completing the course students will become successful graphic designer and can earn through freelancing.
- Graphics Designer
- Logo Designer
- UI Designer
- Photoshop
Course Module
- Orientation and Getting to know each other
- Basic Tools - 1 Adobe illustrator introduction, tools function and freehand design
- Basic Tools - 2 Adobe illustrator tools function and freehand design
- A complete Business Card Design session
- A complete Flyer Design session
- A complete Logo Design session
- A complete Vector Tracing session
- Session on Logo Design Concept Development
- Session on Roll up Banner and Banner Design
- A complete Stationery session
- Photoshop Basic Tools - 1
- Photoshop Basic Tools - 2
- A complete Retouch Image Session
- A complete Brush Tools Session
- A complete Pen Tools Session
- A complete Session on Masking
- Getting Familiar with UI/UX Design A complete Session on Mobile UI Design
- Getting Familiar with UI/UX Design A complete Session on Mobile UI Design - 2
- A complete Session on Web Template Design
- Marketplace Class (Fiverr)
- Marketplace Class (Own Branding/SEO)
- Marketplace Class (Upwork )
- Marketplace Class (Freelancer)
