Graphic Design Full Course (Basic to Advanced)

Graphic Design – Basic Course

Week 1-2: Canva Basics

Topic 01: Introduction to Graphic Design and Canva

Overview of graphic design principles

Getting started with Canva

Topic 02: Creating Basic Designs in Canva

Exploring Canva templates

Adding text and images to designs

Topic 03: Applying Design Principles in Canva

Understanding design principles

Creating social media graphics

Topic 04: Designing Presentations in Canva

Utilizing Canva for presentation design

Class assignment: Create a presentation

Topic 05: Creating Flyers and Posters in Canva

Designing promotional materials

Class assignment: Create a flyer or poster

Week 3-4: Photoshop Fundamentals

Topic 06: Introduction to Photoshop Basics

Introduction to the graphic design industry

Overview of Photoshop interface

Topic 07: Basic Image Editing in Photoshop

Cropping and resizing images

Adjusting brightness and contrast

Class assignment: Character Design

Topic 08: Advanced Tools in Photoshop

Advanced selection tools and image resize

Advanced brush tools and techniques

Class assignment: Landscape Design

Topic 09: Image Retouching in Photoshop

Retouching with various tools

Class assignment: Image Retouch

Topic 10: Pen Tools and Vectorization in Photoshop

Introduction to pen tools

Vectorization techniques

Class assignment: Vectorize an image

Week 5-6: Illustrator Basics

Topic 11: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

Comparison between Photoshop and Illustrator

Creating shapes and paths using basic shapes and the pen tool

Topic 12: Creating Basic Vector Designs in Illustrator

Introduction to strokes and fills

Class assignment: Cartoon Shape using basic shapes

Topic 13: Illustrator Gradient Technique

Understanding the color palette, swatches, and gradients

Transforming objects in Illustrator

Topic 14: Advanced Illustrator Techniques

Exploring advanced tools

Class assignment: Robi Logo and Wall Clock Design

Topic 15: Typography and 3D Effects in Illustrator

Typography techniques

Applying 3D effects

Class assignment: Design using typography and 3D effects

Week 7-8: Marketplace Strategies and Course Review

Topic 16: Navigating Various Freelance Marketplaces

Overview of popular freelance platforms (Fiverr, Upwork, Freelancer)

Creating an effective freelancer profile

Final project review and Q&A

Course Completion:

Students will receive a certificate