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Course Outline
Month 01: Photoshop & Image Editing
Week 01: Intro to Photoshop & Tools
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• Interface Overview, Canvas Settings & Layers Panel
• Basic Selection Tools (Marquee, Lasso, Quick Selection)
• Understanding Resolution, DPI & Color Modes (RGB vs CMYK)
Week 02: Advanced Selection & Masking
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• Background Removal Techniques (Pen Tool Mastery)
• Layer Masks, Clipping Masks & Adjustment Layers
• Working with Smart Objects & Non-destructive Editing
Week 03: Photo Retouching & Manipulation
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• Healing Brush, Patch Tool & Clone Stamp Mastery
• Skin Retouching, Color Grading & Filters
• Creating Digital Composites & Surreal Artwork
Week 04: Social Media Designs
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• Designing High-Converting YouTube Thumbnails
• Facebook Covers, Instagram Posts & Carousel Designs
• Exporting for Web & Print Media Best Practices
Month 02: Vector Graphics (Adobe Illustrator)
Week 05: Intro to Vectors & Pen Tool
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• Difference between Raster and Vector Graphics
• Master the Pen Tool, Curvature Tool & Shapes
• Using Pathfinder & Shape Builder for Complex Icons
Week 06: Typography & Color Theory
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• Font Psychology & Typography Hierarchy
• Creating Custom Text Effects & Layouts
• Advanced Color Palettes, Gradients & Swatches
Week 07: Logo Design & Branding
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• Principles of a Great Logo (Simplicity, Scalability)
• Logo Construction (Grid System & Minimalist Style)
• Designing Brand Stationery: Business Cards & Letterheads
Week 08: Print Media & Illustrations
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• Designing Flyers, Brochures & Posters
• Flat Illustration & Character Design Basics
• Packaging Design & Mockup Presentation
Month 03: Professional Portfolio & Careers
Week 09: UI Assets & Iconography
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• Designing App Icons & System Icons
• Creating Vector Assets for Web Developers
• Basic Intro to Canva for Quick Client Turnaround
Week 10: Portfolio Building (Behance)
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• Presenting Projects using High-Quality Mockups
• Creating a Stunning Portfolio on Behance & Dribbble
• Personal Branding for Designers (Resume & Business Card)
Week 11: Freelancing Mastery
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• Gig Creation for Logo Design & Photo Editing on Fiverr
• Winning Upwork Proposals for Design Projects
• Handling Client Feedback & Revisions Professionally
Week 12: Final Project & Assessment
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• Complete Brand Identity Project Submission
• Speed Design Challenge & Critique Session
• Final Viva, Certification & Career Path Guidance