A Graphic Design course teaches students how to create visually appealing and effective designs using various tools and techniques. It covers essential topics like typography, color theory, layout design, and digital design software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign). Students also learn to create designs for print, digital media, and branding.
In real life, graphic design is essential in nearly every industry, from advertising and marketing to web development and product packaging. The skills gained in this course directly apply to creating visuals that communicate messages, influence consumer behavior, and enhance user experience. By working on practical projects, students gain experience that prepares them to meet the needs of real-world clients and industries.
What will i learn?
- 1. Collaboration and Client Interaction
- 2. Design Portfolio
- 3. Understanding of Design Principles
- 4. Knowledge of Design Trends and Industry Practices
- 5. Career Readiness
- 1. Basic Computer Skills
- 2. Artistic Background (Optional)
- 3. Commitment and Time Management
- 4. Laptop/desktop; core i5 8gen/ core i7 with at least 8gb ram 256gb SSD
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INTRODUCTION
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part 2
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week 1 part 3
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week 1 part 4
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week 1 practical
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week 1
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principles of design
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principles of design
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Understanding Visual Communication
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Role of a designer in communication
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Simple Layout Focusing On Balance And Contrast
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Typefaces, Fonts, And Classifications
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Anatomy Of Letters
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Travel poster design in illustrator
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Fonts For Headlines, Subheadings, And Body Text
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typography exam
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Primary, secondary, and tertiary colors
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Warm vs. cool colors
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Color harmony (complementary, analogous, triadic)
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How color affects perception and mood
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Color palettes, color schemes, and gradients
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Designing a color pallete
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Color theory exam
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adobe illustrator tools explained
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Anchor point and pen tool
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Artboard and layers
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Drawing basic shapes
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How to use shape builder
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Working with type tool
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Blending tool
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How to use Transform tool in illustrator
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Image Trace and Clipping mask
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Symbols and 3d effects in illustrator
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Raster vs. vector images
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Image resolution, DPI, and PPI
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File types (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, SVG, EPS)
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Retouching, masking, and layering
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Color correction and manipulation
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How to save different file formats in photoshop
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working with images exam
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Principles of layout design
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Grids and frameworks for consistent design
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Symmetrical, asymmetrical, modular, and hierarchical layouts
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Aligning content effectively
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Magazine deign in illustrator
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Layout design and grid system
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Creating a visual identity
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Logo design principles (simplicity, scalability, memorability)
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Conceptualizing and sketching logos
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Digitalizing logos in Illustrator
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Vectorizing a sketch logo in illustrator
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Branding and Logo Design exam
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Business cards, posters, brochures, flyers
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Designing for print vs. digital
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Preparing files for print (bleeds, CMYK vs. RGB, crop marks)
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Design a business card and prepare it for print.
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Print Design exam
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What to include in a portfolio
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Showcasing your best work
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Presentation and feedback on individual design projects
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Portfolio Development and Project Review exam
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Poster design in photoshop
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removing complex background
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Removing background
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Social media poster
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overlapping shadow effect
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Typography effect tutorial
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Leaf building design
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Photoshop tools explained
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Onesmus Kebaso
Onesmus Kebaso – Graphic Designer Onesmus Kebaso is a passionate and versatile graphic designer with over 4 years of experience in creating compelling visual content for brands across various industries. Known for her keen eye for detail and innovative design approach, specializes in logo design, branding, digital graphics, and web design.
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