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Graphic Design

Transform your creative vision into stunning visuals. Master industry-standard design tools and create compelling graphics for digital and print media that captivate audiences and drive results.

2.5 Months (10 Weeks)
5+ Projects
Certificate
Build a professional portfolio
Learn from creative industry experts
Physical & online classes available
Industry-recognized certificate
Internship placement support

Tools & Skills You'll Master

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorFigmaLogo DesignBrand IdentityUI/UX DesignSocial Media DesignPrint DesignTypographyColor TheoryLayout DesignPackaging Design
Week by Week

Course Curriculum

A creative 10-week journey to becoming a professional graphic designer

Learn the core principles that separate amateur designs from professional work. This foundation will guide every design decision you make.

What You'll Learn

Elements of design: understanding line, shape, form, texture, and space in compositions
Principles of design: mastering balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, and unity
Color theory: the color wheel, color harmonies, warm/cool colors, and emotional impact
Color psychology: how colors influence perception, mood, and user behavior
Typography fundamentals: font families, classifications, anatomy of type, and readability
Visual hierarchy: guiding the viewer's eye and communicating information effectively
Week 1 Project: Create a mood board and color palette for a brand

Research and develop a comprehensive mood board for a fictional brand including color palette with hex codes, typography selections with pairing rationale, imagery style guide, and overall aesthetic direction with detailed documentation.

Master the world's most powerful image editing software. Photoshop is essential for photo manipulation, digital art, and web graphics.

What You'll Learn

Photoshop workspace: customizing panels, workspaces, preferences, and keyboard shortcuts
Layers fundamentals: layer types, groups, organization, and non-destructive editing workflow
Selection tools mastery: marquee, lasso, quick selection, and select subject/object
Layer masks: understanding masks for non-destructive editing and complex compositions
Blending modes: overlay, multiply, screen, and creative blending techniques
Photo retouching basics: healing brush, clone stamp, spot removal, and skin smoothing
Week 2 Project: Create a composite image with multiple elements

Design a surreal photo composite combining at least 5 different images into a cohesive scene. Must include proper masking, color matching, shadow creation, lighting adjustments, and professional-level blending.

Take your Photoshop skills to the professional level with advanced techniques used in advertising and editorial design.

What You'll Learn

Advanced masking: channel-based selections, hair masking, and complex edge refinement
Smart objects: benefits of smart objects, linked files, and maintaining editability
Adjustment layers: curves, levels, color balance, and non-destructive color correction
Text effects: layer styles, 3D text, chrome effects, and creative typography
Digital painting basics: brushes, brush dynamics, custom brushes, and painting techniques
Actions and batch processing: automating repetitive tasks and creating custom actions
Week 3 Project: Design a movie poster with advanced effects

Create a professional movie poster for a fictional film including dramatic lighting effects, text treatments, compositing multiple images, color grading for mood, and print-ready output at high resolution.

Learn vector graphics for scalable, professional designs. Illustrator is essential for logos, icons, and illustrations that need to scale infinitely.

What You'll Learn

Illustrator workspace: artboards, tools, panels, and workspace customization
Vector vs raster graphics: understanding when to use each and conversion between them
Pen tool mastery: creating precise bezier curves, anchor points, and path editing
Shape tools and pathfinder: combining shapes, boolean operations, and shape builder
Working with gradients: linear, radial, freeform gradients, and gradient meshes
Appearance panel: multiple fills/strokes, effects, and creating complex appearances
Week 4 Project: Create a set of custom icons

Design a cohesive set of 12+ custom icons for a mobile app or website. Icons must follow a consistent style guide, be pixel-perfect, work at multiple sizes, and be delivered in multiple formats (SVG, PNG, ICO).

Create memorable logos and cohesive brand systems that help businesses stand out and build recognition with their audiences.

What You'll Learn

Logo design principles: simplicity, memorability, versatility, appropriateness, and timelessness
Logo types: wordmarks, lettermarks, pictorial marks, abstract marks, and combination marks
Logo design process: research, sketching, digital refinement, and presentation techniques
Brand identity systems: extending logos into comprehensive visual systems
Brand guidelines documentation: creating style guides that ensure brand consistency
Presenting logos to clients: mockups, variations, and explaining design decisions
Week 5 Project: Design a complete brand identity for a startup

Create a full brand identity including primary logo, logo variations (horizontal, stacked, icon-only), color palette, typography system, business cards, letterhead, and a 15+ page brand guidelines document.

Create scroll-stopping content for digital platforms. Social media design requires understanding platform-specific requirements and engagement tactics.

What You'll Learn

Platform dimensions: mastering sizes for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok
Instagram design: feed posts, carousels, stories, reels covers, and maintaining grid aesthetics
Engagement-focused design: creating content that stops the scroll and drives action
Ad design principles: Facebook ads, Instagram ads, and conversion-focused creative
Animation basics: creating simple GIFs and animated posts using Photoshop timeline
Content planning: designing for consistency, creating templates, and batch production
Week 6 Project: Create a social media campaign kit

Design a complete social media campaign for a product launch including 10 feed posts, 5 story templates, 2 animated posts, Facebook/Instagram ad variations, and a social media style guide with templates.

Design user interfaces that are both beautiful and functional. UI/UX skills are in high demand as digital products become increasingly important.

What You'll Learn

UI vs UX: understanding the difference and how they work together
User-centered design: research, personas, user journeys, and empathy mapping
Wireframing: low-fidelity wireframes, information architecture, and user flow diagrams
Introduction to Figma: interface, frames, components, auto-layout, and collaboration
Mobile UI patterns: navigation, gestures, iOS vs Android guidelines, and responsive design
Design systems: creating reusable components, style guides, and maintaining consistency
Week 7 Project: Design a mobile app interface in Figma

Design a complete mobile app UI (8+ screens) including onboarding, home, navigation, forms, and at least one complex feature. Create a component library, implement auto-layout, and prepare assets for developer handoff.

Create stunning designs for print media. Understanding print production ensures your designs translate perfectly from screen to paper.

What You'll Learn

Print fundamentals: CMYK vs RGB, resolution (300 DPI), bleeds, and safe zones
Business card design: standard sizes, paper stocks, finishes, and creative approaches
Letterhead and stationery: creating cohesive corporate stationery systems
Brochure design: bi-fold, tri-fold, gate-fold layouts, and information hierarchy
Flyer and poster design: attention-grabbing layouts for various sizes and contexts
Print production: preflighting, exporting PDFs, understanding print marks and proofs
Week 8 Project: Design a complete print marketing package

Create a print marketing kit including business cards (with creative finish options), letterhead, envelope, A4 brochure, event flyer, and roll-up banner. All files must be print-ready with proper bleeds and color management.

Work on complex projects and discover your design niche. This week explores specialized areas to help you find your passion.

What You'll Learn

Packaging design: dielines, 3D mockups, unboxing experience, and shelf appeal
Infographic design: data visualization, storytelling with data, and complex layouts
Editorial design: magazine spreads, publication layout, grids, and typography in long-form content
Environmental graphics: signage, wayfinding, and large-format design considerations
Motion graphics introduction: After Effects basics for animated graphics and transitions
Portfolio curation: selecting your best work and identifying your design specialty
Week 9 Project: Create a product packaging design

Design complete packaging for a consumer product including primary packaging (box/container), secondary packaging, dieline creation, 3D mockup visualization, and consideration for sustainable materials and printing processes.

Prepare your portfolio and launch your design career. Your portfolio is your most important tool for landing your dream design job.

What You'll Learn

Portfolio curation: selecting projects, writing case studies, and showing your process
Online portfolio platforms: Behance, Dribbble, personal websites, and platform optimization
Building a portfolio website: using Webflow, Squarespace, or custom development
Design career paths: agency vs in-house vs freelance, and industry specializations
Freelancing basics: pricing your work, contracts, client communication, and finding clients
Interview preparation: presenting your work, design challenges, and salary negotiation
Week 10 Project: Complete professional portfolio with case studies

Launch your professional portfolio website featuring 6-8 curated projects with detailed case studies showing your process. Each case study must include problem statement, research, iterations, final design, and results/learnings.

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