Introduction
Graphic design is the art of visually communicating ideas and messages that captivate and inform. Whether you aspire to create stunning business cards, impactful posters, or engaging illustrations, this course will guide you from the basics to practical applications of design. With a focus on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, you'll learn the core tools and techniques used by professional graphic designers.
This course includes:
- 20+ hours of on-demand videos
- Unlimited Access, Anytime, on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
Photoshop for Beginners
Begin your creative journey by mastering the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop. This section introduces you to the interface, tools, and essential techniques such as photo editing, layering, and blending modes. Learn how to work with colors, text, and images to create visually appealing designs.
Photoshop Practical: Business Card Design
Put your Photoshop skills into action by designing a professional business card. This hands-on project teaches layout principles, typography, and brand alignment. By the end of this section, you’ll have your first completed design portfolio piece.
Adobe Illustrator
Dive into the world of vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator. This section covers the basics of creating scalable illustrations, working with paths, and understanding shapes and lines. Gain confidence in using tools to create versatile designs suited for various platforms.
 Illustrator Practical: Typography and Design
Explore the art of typography and its impact on design. Learn how to combine fonts, styles, and layouts to create visually harmonious text designs. This section emphasizes practical techniques for posters, flyers, and digital ads.
Illustrator Practical: Cartoon Making
Unleash your creativity by designing a cartoon character. This section guides you through sketching, shaping, and coloring techniques to produce vibrant, professional-looking cartoons. Perfect for aspiring illustrators or anyone looking to explore creative storytelling.
Adobe InDesign Training
Discover how to create professional layouts for print and digital media using Adobe InDesign. This section focuses on working with grids, organizing content, and designing visually appealing brochures, magazines, and presentations.
Course Curriculum
- Open Software (0:45)
- Use of Photoshop (0:37)
- Introduction to Images (0:42)
- Create New Page (5:29)
- Introduction to Tool Bar (2:35)
- Use of Move Tool (7:17)
- More use of Move Tool (7:55)
- Selection Tools Square and Circle (5:14)
- Selection Tools Properties (4:08)
- Selection Properties Circle (0:47)
- Lasso Polygon Magnetic Tool (7:20)
- Continue on Magnetic Tool (7:31)
- Magic Wand Quick Selection (10:46)
- Create Magazine Cover Page (9:33)
- Watch for Magazine (5:24)
- Clone Stamp (5:36)
- Digital Apple For Magazine (5:10)
- Spot Healing for Magazine (4:39)
- Content for Magazine (5:22)
- Girl Image Magazine (9:14)
- Border for Magazine (1:22)
- Oldman Skin (11:31)
- Oldman Coat and cloth Hat (8:07)
- Oldman Cigaret Burn (5:17)
- Introduction to Practical Design for Print (1:23)
- Print and Web (7:07)
- Color Modes (8:50)
- Color Modes Continues (9:12)
- How Printing Works (5:58)
- Resolution (7:44)
- Working on Images (6:09)
- Working on Images Print (7:19)
- Set Up a Document (8:43)
- Set up a Document Continues (10:24)
- Introduction to Designing a Business Card (0:56)
- Working on Business Card (7:39)
- Creating Logo (10:10)
- Working on Front Side of Business Card (10:23)
- Front Side of Business Card Continues (9:04)
- Design Back Side of Card (9:27)
- Working on Back Side Font - Character (9:34)
- Adjust Social Media Icons (10:21)
- First Look at Illustrator (10:45)
- Illustrator Interface (12:16)
- Illustrator Interface Continue (12:00)
- Menus and Commands (2:28)
- File Edit Menu (7:58)
- Align Path Finder (4:05)
- Effects Distort (8:41)
- Effect 3D (6:14)
- Brush Rotate Command (7:50)
- Selection and Trace (5:36)
- View Menu (6:02)
- Windows Menu (6:41)
- Illustrator Preferences (9:25)
- Pages with Types (10:18)
- Pages with Types Continue (6:50)
- Fonts (3:26)
- Fonts and Special Characters (5:27)
- Brush Libraries (9:41)
- Scale Shear (11:38)
- Reshape Mesh Gradient (11:48)
- Reshape Mesh Gradient Continue (6:44)
- Eye Dropper Graph Object Spray Document Part 1 (11:04)
- Eye Dropper Graph Object Spray Document Part 2 (10:34)
- Eye Dropper Graph Object Spray Document Part 3 (9:36)
- Colours (10:32)
- Path Distort (9:02)
- Lines Dotted Lines Caps (7:01)
- Blend Anchor Points (8:47)
- Make Brush Spiral Grid (4:58)
- Publishing Power of Illustrator (10:04)
- Hardware Needs 3D Demo (8:29)
- Creating 3D (6:53)
- Flash Animation (4:45)
- Clipping Image Envelope (6:58)
- Clipping Image Envelope Continue (6:50)
- Preparing for Outputs (12:01)
- Preparing for Outputs Continue (2:38)
- Adobe Bridge Sve for Web Slicing (10:23)
- Applications of Illustrator and Plugins (7:28)
- Applications of Illustrator and Plugins Continue (10:22)
- ESKO Plugin (2:19)
- Envelope Effects Photoshop Filters (10:29)
- Pattern Image Masking (5:59)
- Pattern-Image Masking Continue (7:52)
- Introduction to Typography (3:13)
- Typography Terminology (5:45)
- Typography Measurements (3:06)
- Introduction and Leading (11:36)
- Tracking (5:35)
- Kerning (7:09)
- Line Length (6:03)
- Alignment (6:23)
- Red Alignment (8:25)
- Fonts for Web Font Size (3:06)
- Fonts for Print (4:25)
- Designing a Business Card with Typography (12:29)
- Designing a Letter Head with Typography (6:00)
- Using Typography and Creating a Web Site (12:16)
- Create Logo (9:31)
- Typography A to Z (7:20)
- Typography A to Z Continue (7:15)
- Fill the Gaps Lecture (12:08)
- Fill the Gaps Lecture Continue (11:36)
- Typography Hierarchy (8:32)
- Hierarchy Adds Beauty to Design (8:21)
- Create visual Hierarchy (11:07)
- Lose Your Excess Weight (9:17)
- Serif and Sans Serif (8:39)
- Four Classic Forms (6:02)
- Introduction to Document and illustrator (5:19)
- Working on Tools (12:52)
- Editing Tools (3:02)
- Fill Tool (6:08)
- Cartoon Making (7:58)
- Cartoon Making Continues (7:42)
- Cartoon Making Duck (12:11)
- More on Making Duck (6:32)
- Creating Custom Brushes (9:15)
- Art Brush Option (5:22)
- Creating Cartoon Face (7:00)
- Creating Cartoon Face Continue (10:20)
- More on Creating Cartoon Face (10:18)
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign (11:19)
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign UI Interface (10:13)
- Understanding UI Interface (11:58)
- Options available on InDesign UI (11:37)
- Learning all about the Options on UI (9:58)
- Important Concepts on Indesign Document Creation (8:41)
- Creating Document in InDesign (7:49)
- Indesign UI Understanding (8:08)
- Master Pages Introduction (9:04)
- Indesign CS5.5 Pages Master (7:37)
- DEMO on Indesign Master Pages (4:38)
- Introduction to Tools in InDesign (10:10)
- Learning Important tools (9:18)
- More Important tools in InDesign (8:57)
- Indesign Tools Continues (10:11)
- Learn Each Tool In Details (9:43)
- Practical Example on tools (9:11)
- Practical Example on tools continues (10:01)
- Designing a Pic using tools (10:30)
- Different Color aspects (9:15)
- Tools Summary (10:12)
- Create Design and Learn (6:47)
- Conceptualizing the Leaflet (3:15)
- Choosing tools for Design of the leaflet (11:27)
- Application of tools (11:07)
- Finally, Presenting a Leaflet (9:42)
By the end of this course, you will have a solid foundation in graphic design and hands-on experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. You’ll be equipped to create professional-level designs for personal projects, freelancing, or career opportunities in the creative industry.
What Will Students Learn in Your Course?
- The fundamentals of graphic design and visual communication.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Techniques for photo editing, vector illustration, and layout design.
- Practical skills for creating business cards, typography-based designs, cartoons, and professional publications.
- Tips and best practices for working on real-world design projects.
What Are the Requirements or Prerequisites for Taking Your Course?
- A computer or laptop with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign installed (trial versions are acceptable).
- Basic computer skills such as file management and navigation.
- A passion for creativity and a willingness to learn. No prior experience in design is required