WELC

WELC VA Course

Course Overview:

Course Title: Basic Graphic Designing course

Course Duration: 2 Months

Course Description: This course is designed for individuals looking to master Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard image editing software. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience with Photoshop, this course will equip you with the essential skills and techniques needed to create stunning visual content. Through a combination of hands-on exercises, projects, and in-depth tutorials, you will gain confidence in using Photoshop for various purposes, including photo editing, graphic design, and digital art.

Detailed Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Graphic Design & Adobe Photoshop Basics

Overview of Graphic Design Principles
- Design elements: Line, shape, color, texture, space
- Design principles: Balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, proportion, rhythm, unity
Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop
- Introduction to the Photoshop interface
- Basic tools and their uses
- Working with layers and layer management

Week 2: Adobe Photoshop Intermediate Techniques

Photo Editing and Retouching
- Cropping and resizing images
- Adjusting color and brightness
- Using the clone stamp and healing brush tools
Working with Text
- Adding and styling text
- Text effects and typography basics
- Text on paths and shapes

Week 3: Advanced Adobe Photoshop Skills

Advanced Photo Manipulation
- Working with masks and selections
- Compositing images
- Advanced filters and effects
Creative Projects
- Creating posters and flyers
- Designing social media graphics
- Exporting and saving files for different uses

Week 4: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

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

Color and Typography in Illustrator
- Working with color palettes and gradients
- Applying and customizing typography
- Using the appearance panel and graphic styles
Creating Complex Illustrations
- Combining shapes and paths
- Using layers for organization
- Creating patterns and textures

Week 6: Advanced Adobe Illustrator Skills

Advanced Drawing Techniques
- Using the brush and pencil tools
- Creating custom brushes
- Advanced path editing
Logo Design and Branding
- Principles of effective logo design
- Designing a logo
- Creating brand elements and guidelines

Week 7: Introduction to Canva

Getting Started with Canva
- Overview of Canva's interface and tools
- Creating and managing projects
- Using templates and customizing designs
Basic Design Projects
- Creating social media posts
- Designing simple flyers and posters
- Using Canva's photo editing tools

Week 8: Advanced Canva Techniques and Course Recap

Advanced Features in Canva
- Creating custom templates
- Collaborating on projects
- Exporting designs for various uses
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
  
  Bonus Sessions (Optional):
  
  Bonus 1: 3D in Photoshop
  Bonus 2: Video Editing Basics
  Evaluation and Assessment:
  - Quizzes, assignments, and a final project will be used to assess participants' understanding and application of Photoshop skills.
  Feel free to adapt this outline based on the specific needs of your audience and the depth of coverage you intend to provide in each session.