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GRAPHICS DESIGN WITH PHOTOSHOP & ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

The Graphics Design with Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator course is crafted to help learners build a solid foundation in visual communication using the industry’s most essential tools. This course covers everything from image editing and retouching to logo design, typography, and digital illustration. Learners explore both raster and vector graphics through hands-on projects, gaining practical experience in creating professional-grade designs for print, web, and digital platforms. Whether you’re aiming for a career in advertising, digital art, social media, or UI/UX, this course empowers you with the creative skills and technical expertise to bring your ideas to life.

WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR

Go for this course if you are already or planning to go into;

  1. Photo Editing & Retouching
    • Photographers, content creators, bloggers, social media marketers.
  2. Digital Painting & Art
    • Aspiring digital artists or concept artists.
  3. Marketing & Social Media
    • Anyone making visual content, banners, ads, or thumbnails.
  4. Web & App Design (UI/UX)
    • Useful for designing mockups or elements.
  5. Film Making
  • Film makers hugely rely on Graphics design tools

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

Basic Computer Knowledge and a passion for designing

Career Options in Graphic Designing:

  • Advertising Art Director
  • Animator
  • Creative Director
  • Graphic Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Printmaker
  • Production Designer, Theatre/Television/Film

COURSE SYLLABUS

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Illustrator
  • Interface and workspace overview
  • Understanding vector graphics
  • Setting up documents
  • Artboards and navigation
Module 2: Drawing Basics
  • Selection tools
  • Pen tool mastery
  • Shape tools (rectangle, ellipse, polygon, star)
  • Pathfinder and shape builder tools
Module 3: Working with Color
  • Fill and stroke
  • Color picker, swatches, and gradients
  • Creating and using color palettes
  • Global colors and recolor artwork
Module 4: Typography in Illustrator
  • Adding and formatting text
  • Type on a path
  • Using fonts and font pairing
  • Creating custom typography
Module 5: Advanced Drawing Techniques
  • Custom brushes
  • Patterns and textures
  • Using the Appearance panel
  • Clipping masks and opacity masks
Module 6: Logo and Icon Design
  • Principles of logo design
  • Icon sets and flat design
  • Exporting for different platforms
Module 7: Working with Images and Effects
  • Embedding and linking images
  • Live trace and Image trace
  • Filters and effects
  • Using symbols and symbol sprayer
Module 8: Preparing Files for Print and Web
  • CMYK vs RGB
  • Bleeds and crop marks
  • Exporting: SVG, PNG, PDF, EPS

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Introduction to Photoshop
  • Interface and workspace overview
  • Raster vs vector
  • Creating and saving projects
  • Understanding layers and layer types
Module 2: Image Editing Basics
  • Cropping and resizing
  • Adjustment layers (brightness, contrast, hue/saturation)
  • Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, Patch Tool
  • Selection tools (Marquee, Lasso, Magic Wand)
Module 3: Working with Layers and Masks
  • Layer masks and clipping masks
  • Layer blending modes
  • Smart objects and smart filters
  • Layer styles and effects
Module 4: Retouching and Restoration
  • Skin retouching techniques
  • Removing backgrounds and objects
  • Frequency separation
  • Color correction and grading
Module 5: Typography and Text Effects
  • Text tool basics
  • Creating artistic text effects
  • Warping and transforming text
  • 3D text styles
Module 6: Compositing and Manipulation
  • Combining multiple images
  • Using blend modes creatively
  • Creating surreal art
  • Photo manipulation techniques
Module 7: Digital Painting & Brushes
  • Custom brushes
  • Painting techniques
  • Smudge and Mixer Brush tools
  • Creating textures and digital art
Module 8: Preparing Files for Web & Print
  • Export formats and resolution
  • Creating mockups and UI elements
  • Designing for social media
  • Exporting assets for development
Graphics Design Training with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

COURSE BRIEF

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