Graphic Design

This course is crafted for aspiring graphic designers, content creators, and entrepreneurs looking to master the foundational…

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This course is crafted for aspiring graphic designers, content creators, and entrepreneurs looking to master the foundational skills of design. Whether you’re preparing for a design career or want to create visually compelling content, this course will take you from zero to design-ready.
You’ll learn design principles, software skills (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Canva), branding basics, and real-world creative project building. Learn directly from industry experts and design alumni from reputed studios and startups.

What Will You Learn?

How to create comprehensive brand kits for fictional or real brands
Techniques for redesigning effective social media campaigns
The process of designing personal branding assets like logos and business cards
Step-by-step methods to build and manage an online design portfolio
Best practices for presenting design projects to clients and stakeholders
Tips to package your work professionally for maximum impact

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design
To introduce students to the world of graphic design—its history, applications, and tools—and help them understand the role of design in communication and creative industries.

Introduction to the Design Industry
Research and submit a 1-page PDF presentation on a famous design movement and its influence on today’s graphics
What Makes Good Design?
Types of Graphic Design
Collect 1 example each of the six design types and explain their function in 2-3 lines
The Graphic Design Process
Introduction to Design Tools & Software
Pick a poorly designed ad or poster, critique it, and list 3 improvements you’d make
Basics of Design Types and Tools

Module 2: Elements & Principles of Design

Module 3: Color, Typography & Composition

Module 4: Introduction to Digital Tools & Software

Module 5: Branding & Visual Identity

Module 6: Real-World Projects & Portfolio Building

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Graphic Design

What Will You Learn?

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design To introduce students to the world of graphic design—its history, applications, and tools—and help them understand the role of design in communication and creative industries.

Introduction to the Design Industry

Research and submit a 1-page PDF presentation on a famous design movement and its influence on today’s graphics

What Makes Good Design?

Types of Graphic Design

Collect 1 example each of the six design types and explain their function in 2-3 lines

The Graphic Design Process

Introduction to Design Tools & Software

Pick a poorly designed ad or poster, critique it, and list 3 improvements you’d make

Basics of Design Types and Tools

Module 2: Elements & Principles of Design

Understanding the Elements of Design

Principles of Good Design

Balance and Visual Weight

Contrast, Emphasis & Hierarchy

Unity, Repetition & Alignment

Assignment : Poster Using Design Principles

Assignment : Design Deconstruction

Module 3: Color, Typography & Composition

Basics of Color Theory

Color Psychology & Application

Introduction to Typography

Advanced Typography Techniques

Typography in Practice

Principles of Layout and Composition

Real-world Project – Poster Design

Assignment : Color Palette Creation

Assignment : Typographic Poster Design

Assignment : Layout Design Project

Assignment : Typography Practice

Module 4: Introduction to Digital Tools & Software

Overview of Graphic Design Software

Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop

Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Practical Exercise – Creating a Brand Logo

Quiz: Digital Tools Basics

Assignment : Basic Photo Editing

Assignment : Logo Design Using Illustrator

Module 5: Branding & Visual Identity

Understanding Branding

Logo Design Fundamentals

Developing a Visual Identity System

Creating Brand Mood Boards

Real-world Branding Project

Branding & Visual Identity Basics

Assignment : Logo Concept Sketches

Assignment : Complete Brand Identity Design

Module 6: Real-World Projects & Portfolio Building

Designing a Brand Kit for a Fictional Brand

Redesign a Social Media Campaign

Create a Personal Logo and Business Card

Developing a Portfolio Website (Using Behance or Notion)

How to Present Your Work Professionally

Branding Project

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Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design
To introduce students to the world of graphic design—its history, applications, and tools—and help them understand the role of design in communication and creative industries.