Graphic Designing

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Graphic Design Course Outline

Month 01: Foundations of Graphic Design

Week 01: Introduction to Graphic Design
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• What is Graphic Design & Types
• Role of a Graphic Designer
• Design Thinking Basics
• Design Workflow Overview
• Creative Brief Understanding

Week 02: Design Principles
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• Elements & Principles of Design
• Color Theory Basics
• Typography Fundamentals
• Visual Hierarchy
• Balance and Alignment

Week 03: Typography & Color
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• Typeface vs Font & Categories
• Typography Pairing
• Line Spacing and Kerning
• Color Psychology
• Color Schemes

Week 04: Graphic Design Software Basics
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• Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator Interface
• Raster vs Vector Graphics
• Tools and Panels Overview
• File Formats for Design
• Exporting Basics

Month 02: Practical Design Skills

Week 05: Photoshop for Designers
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• Image Editing Basics & Selection Tools
• Layers and Masks
• Photo Retouching & Image Manipulation
• Social Media Graphics

Week 06: Illustrator for Designers
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• Shape Tools & Pen Tool Mastery
• Paths and Anchors
• Logo Design Basics
• Icon Design
• Vector Exporting

Week 07: Branding & Identity Design
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• Branding Fundamentals & Research
• Logo Design Process
• Color and Font Selection
• Brand Style Guides
• Visual Consistency

Week 08: Print & Digital Design
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• Print Design Basics
• Brochures, Flyers & Business Cards
• Posters and Banners
• Digital Ads
• Design for Different Sizes

Month 03: Professional & Career Skills

Week 09: Advanced Design Techniques
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• Advanced Typography & Layout Systems
• Grid Systems & Creative Compositions
• Design Trends
• Concept Development

Week 10: UI & Social Media Design
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• UI Design Basics & Web Layouts
• Mobile App Screens
• Social Media Post Design
• Thumbnails and Covers
• Design for Engagement

Week 11: Portfolio & Freelancing
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• Portfolio Platforms & Case Study Creation
• Mock Projects & Client Presentation
• Freelancing Platforms
• Pricing Basics

Week 12: Professional Practices
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• Client Communication & Project Management
• Design Revisions & File Handover
• Interview Preparation
• Industry Career Paths