Graphic Design Course
Introduction to Graphic Design
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
CorelDRAW
Adobe InDesign
Branding & Identity Design
Motion Graphics (Basic)
Portfolio Development
Canva Pro
Graphic Design Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design
What is graphic design?
Design principles (contrast, balance, alignment, proximity, hierarchy)
Color theory
Typography basics
Image resolution, file formats, RGB/CMYK
Module 2: Adobe Photoshop
Tools & Interface
Workspace & tools overview
Layers, masks, blending modes
Photo Editing
Retouching, background removal
Color correction
Image manipulation
Smart objects
Creative Design
Poster design
Social media posts
Banner & flyer design
Album & YouTube thumbnail design
Module 3: Adobe Illustrator
Tools & Functions
Pen tool mastery
Shapes, strokes, paths
Gradient, mesh & patterns
Image tracing
Practical Artwork
Logo design
Icon design
Infographics
Business card & letterhead
Module 4: CorelDRAW
Workspace & tools
Page layout
Vector drawing
Logo, brochure & pamphlet design
Print-ready designs
Color management & pre-press
Module 5: Adobe InDesign
Creating multi-page documents
Master pages
Text & paragraph styles
Magazine, catalogue & book layout
Module 6: Branding & Identity Design
Brand guidelines
Logo usage rules
Typography pairing
Color palette selection
Mockups (branding kit)
Module 7: Introduction to Motion Graphics
Adobe After Effects basics
Simple text animations
Logo animation
GIF & short motion ads
Module 8: Portfolio Development
Logos
Brochures
Posters & banners
Social media creatives
Business stationery
Magazine layout
Personal brand portfolio
Module 9: Canva Pro
Basics of Canva
Dashboard & workspace
Brand Kit setup (logo, fonts, colors)
Templates: social media, posters, flyers, presentations
Design Tools
Layers & alignment
Frames & grids
Elements, icons & shapes
Background remover (Pro feature)
Magic Resize (Pro feature)
AI tools (Magic Write, Text-to-Image)
Practical Projects
Social media designs
Posters & banners
Resume design
Logo + brand identity quick creation
Thumbnails & ads design
Presentation design (business & educational)
Export & Collaboration
Export formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, MP4, GIF
Transparent background export
Team collaboration & sharing
Scheduling posts