Certificate Course in Graphics Designing

Using all these types of graphics, he/she can create flyers, posters, magazines, hoardings, book covers, brochures, product catalogs etc. He/She can also create web banners, buttons, icons, photomerge (collage), photo editing etc.

Product packaging design, User Interface design, Corporate identity profiling are few more services a graphic designer can offer.

• Aspiring Graphic Designers: Individuals aiming to build a foundation in graphic design principles and software tools.
• Students and Graduates in Art and Design: Those pursuing studies in art, design, or related fields, seeking to enhance their digital design capabilities.
• Marketing and Advertising Professionals: Professionals looking to create compelling visual content for branding and promotional materials.
• Content Creators and Social Media Managers: Individuals responsible for producing engaging visual content for online platforms.
• Educators and Trainers: Teachers and trainers interested in incorporating digital design into educational materials.
• Freelancers and Entrepreneurs: Individuals aiming to offer design services or enhance their business’s visual identity.
• Hobbyists and Art Enthusiasts: Individuals passionate about art and design, seeking to learn digital tools for personal projects.

A graphic designer can work with companies/enterprises working in print, web, multimedia, eLearning and gaming industry.

Bachelor’s Degree/ Diploma in graphic design or a related field is usually required for jobs in this field. Candidates should demonstrate their creativity and originality through a professional portfolio that features their best designs. He/She can do a job or can work as a freelance designer. A fresher can draw up to Rs. 100,000/- p.a.

Hierarchy

In a typical print industry enterprise such as an advertising agency, he/she would work with a team of more graphic designers and an Art director who would guide them. In a web designing/multimedia firm, he/she would be a part of graphic designing / digital creations / content development team. He/She can further pursue to become a senior graphic designer or a web designer as per his/her liking and abilities.

Tools

Typically a graphic designer uses tools like Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop for graphics creation and editing. Knowledge of few other tools like CorelDraw, Flash (graphics creation and basic animation) and few similar open source tools can be beneficial for a graphic designer.

Syllabus

Adobe Photoshop

• Basics of Photoshop CS4
• Introduction
• The Working Place
• Customizing
• Image and Color Modifications
• Tools
• Using the Brush and Paint
• Working with Selections
• Scaling
• Knowing the Layers
• Getting Creative With Types
• Masks
• Filter Gallery
• Playing With Palettes
• Color Adjustments
• Automating
• Web and Devices
• Output
• Settings

Adobbe Illustrator

• Basics of Illustrator CS4
• Introduction
• The Working Place
• Customizing
• Tools
• Layer And Layer Options
• Pen, Pencils and Paths
• Using the Brush and Paint
• Specialized Tools
• Getting Creative with Types
• Using the Symbols
• Designing Graphics
• Effects and Filters
• Playing With Palettes
• Select, View and Object
• Output
• Exporting
• Web and Devices
• Settings

Adobe Indesign

• Getting Started
• Creating and Viewing a Document
• Managing Pages and Books
• Managing Text
• Formatting Text
• Placing and working with Graphics
• Working with Objects
• Managing and Transforming Objects
• Working with Points and Paths
• Applying and Managing Color
• Working with Tables
• Working with Styles
• Finalizing Documents
• Exporting a Document
• Print and Output a Document
• Setting Preferences

CorelDraw

• Learning the basics of CorelDRAW
• Understanding what CorelDRAW is
• Exploring the CorelDRAW user interface
• Understanding the Basics in CorelDRAW
• Getting to learn more about CorelDRAW.
• Working with the Page Set-Up
• Working with files and documents
• Getting Started with CorelDRAW
• Knowing and using the basic controls
• Understanding the Color Palette
• Understanding the Viewing Options
• Understanding the psychology of colors
• Exploring the Color Palette in CorelDRAW
• Understanding what Harmonious colors are
• Working with colors
• Working with the Color Palette
• Exploring the use of various color fills
• Working with Objects in CorelDRAW
• Working with other Fill tools
• Manipulating the objects
• Working with Objects in CorelDRAW
• Inserting and formatting text
• Case Study: Letterhead with Logo
• Learning to design a Letterhead with Logo
• Working with Objects in CorelDRAW
• Settings for Typing in Shree-Lipi
• Case Study: Visiting Card
• Creating a Visiting Card in CorelDraw
• Formatting the Visiting Card in CorelDraw
• CorelDRAW controls and features: Understanding
• Working with Layers
• Case Study: Sticker
• Designing a Sticker in CorelDRAW
• Getting to know other controls and features in CorelDRAW.
• Working with Tables
• Case Study: Flex Banner
• Creating a Flex Banner in CorelDraw
• Modifying the Flex Banner design
• Case Study: Wedding Card
• Designing a Wedding Card in CorelDRAW
• Wedding Card design: Completing and exporting.
• Case Study: Flyer with Coupon
• Designing a Flyer with Coupon
• Completing the design of Flyer with Coupon
• Learning about the other features
• Studying about Bitmaps
• Going 3D