Week 1: Introduction to Graphic Design & Adobe Photoshop Basics

Week 2: Adobe Photoshop Intermediate Techniques

• Overview of Graphic Design Principles
  • Design elements: Line, shape, color, texture, space
  • Design principles: Balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, proportion, rhythm, unity

• Photo Editing and Retouching
  • Cropping and resizing images
  • Adjusting color and brightness
  • Using the clone stamp and healing brush tools

• Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop
  • Introduction to the Photoshop interface
  • Basic tools and their uses
  • Working with layers and layer management

• Working with Text
  • Adding and styling text
  • Text effects and typography basics
  • Text on paths and shapes

Week 3: Advanced Adobe Photoshop Skills

Week 4: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

• Advanced Photo Manipulation
  • Working with masks and selections
  • Compositing images
  • Advanced filters and effects

• Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator
  • Introduction to the Illustrator interface
  • Understanding vector graphics vs. raster graphics
  • Basic tools and their uses

• Creative Projects
  • Creating posters and flyers
  • Designing social media graphics
  • Exporting and saving files for different uses

• Working with Shapes and Paths
  • Drawing and editing basic shapes
  • Using the pen tool
  • Understanding and creating paths

Week 5: Adobe Illustrator Intermediate Techniques

Week 6: Advanced Adobe Illustrator Skills

• Color and Typography in Illustrator
  • Working with color palettes and gradients
  • Applying and customizing typography
  • Using the appearance panel and graphic styles

• Advanced Drawing Techniques
  • Using the brush and pencil tools
  • Creating custom brushes
  • Advanced path editing

• Creating Complex Illustrations
  • Combining shapes and paths
  • Using layers for organization
  • Creating patterns and textures

• Logo Design and Branding
  • Principles of effective logo design
  • Designing a logo
  • Creating brand elements and guidelines

Week 7: Introduction to Canva

Week 8: Advanced Canva Techniques and Course Recap

• Getting Started with Canva
  • Overview of Canva's interface and tools
  • Creating and managing projects
  • Using templates and customizing designs

• Advanced Features in Canva
  • Creating custom templates
  • Collaborating on projects
  • Exporting designs for various uses

• Basic Design Projects
  • Creating social media posts
  • Designing simple flyers and posters
  • Using Canva's photo editing tools

• Final Projects and Portfolio Development
  • Completing a final design project using Photoshop, Illustrator, or Canva
  • Assembling a portfolio of work
  • Course review and Q&A