Create Stunning Graphic Designs in 4 weeks

Graphic Design is all around us! Words and pictures, the building blocks of graphic design are the elements that carry the majority of the content in both the digital and printed world. As graphic design becomes more visible and prevalent in our lives, it becomes more important in our culture. Our graphic design course will teach you the fundamental principles of graphic design through visual examples. Beyond the basics, you will also learn tips and tricks to become a professional graphics designer. Who is this course designed for? This class is for those who are new to design generally or those who have basic knowledge and are willing to raise the bar on what they know already. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be expected to:

  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the elements of graphic design.
  • Understand and communicate in the language of graphic design
  • Use of software such as Corel Draw/Illustrator and the Internet
  • Students will learn to solve problems using critical thinking
  • Approach briefs from the real-world perspective

At the end of this course you will have learned how to explore and investigate visual representation through a range of image-making techniques; have understood basic principles of working with shape, colour and pattern; have been exposed to the language and skills of typography. You will have a core set of graphic design skills that you can apply to your own projects.

Course Outline

Introduction to the Graphic Design Industry/Equipment

  • Historical Evolution of Graphic Design
  • Study of the various design movements (Arts & Craft Movement, Arts Noveau, Destijl, Bauhaus, etc.)
  • Overview of Industry standard design software (Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator)
  • Exploring the Future Trends in Graphic Design

Elements of Design

  • Understanding Visual Elements: Line,Shape, Color, Value, Form, Texture, Space.
  • Applying Principles of Visual Hierarchy
  • Balancing Elements within Composition
  • Using Contrast and Harmony
  • Emphasizing Focal Points
  • Examples of Design elements in real world applications

Principles of Design

  • Grasping the Principles of Design: Balance, Contrast, Emphasis, Harmony, Movement/Rhythm, Repetition, Unity, Variety.
  • Achieving Balance in Design
  • Developing a Sense of Visual Rhythm
  • Implementing Unity and Variety
  • Enhancing Design with Gestalt Principles
  • Application of design principles with real world examples

Typography

  • Anatomy of Letterforms and Their Components
  • Key typographic terms (font, typeface, kerning, leading, etc.)
  • Evaluating the difference between typeface and fonts
  • Exploring the different typeface categories
  • Adhering to Typographic Standards and Guidelines
  • Effective Use of Typography in Design
  • Choosing & Pairing fonts

Colour Theory

  • Basics of colour theory
  • Colour Wheel & Its significance
  • Creating colour palettes
  • Colour psychology

Adobe Illustrator Basics

  • Overview of Adobe Illustrator
  • Tour of Illustrator interface
  • Introduction to essential tools (select, move, text, shape, color)
  • Introduction to the Pen tool
  • Creating simple shapes and design

Creating Designs For Print & Web

  • Platform specific design
  • Creating graphics for post, cover and stories
  • Hands-on exercises for social media graphics (Poster, flyers, Magazine Cover, CD Covers etc.)

Photo Editing/Manipulation

  • Cropping out images
  • Photo Retouching
  • Photo compositions Assignment/Fictitious briefs

Logo Design Basics & Brand Identity

  • Principles of Effective logo design and examples
  • Creating a sample logo In illustrator
  • Working with grids in logo design
  • Cropping, rotating & resizing images
  • Designing for scalability and versatility
  • Understanding Brand Identities
  • Creating visual elements for branding using mockups
  • Maintaining consistency across materials

Image File Formats

  • Different image file formats (JPEG, PNG, GIF, etc.)
  • Choosing the right format for different purposes
  • Balancing quality and file size

Career Guidance & Industry Preparation

• Recapitulation of Course Content and Q&A Session
• Navigating the Graphic Design Job Market
• Strategies for Success as a Graphic Designer
• Culminating Final Design Project

Project, Mentorship and Assessment

• Instructors will review and grade the finished piece for their portfolio
• Final viewing party: Kick back, relax, and watch student reel

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Course Requirements

  • Windows® 11, Windows® 10, Windows® 8, Windows® 7 or Mac OS
  • 64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor
  • 8 GB of RAM minimum (16 GB or higher recommended)
  • 16 GB of free disk space for installation
  • Qualified hardware-accelerated OpenGL® graphics card
  • 3-button mouse

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Crescent, Surulere,
Lagos, Nigeria

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Lawanson, Surulere,
Lagos, Nigeria

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Lawanson, Surulere,
Lagos, Nigeria

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Lawanson, Surulere,
Lagos, Nigeria

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