Graphic Designer for Beginners

This course is designed to provide you with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to kickstart your journey in the world of graphic design.

Category Graphics and Animation

What you'll learn

Design Basics – Principles (balance, contrast, hierarchy), color theory, typography, and composition.
Software Skills – Photoshop (image editing), Illustrator (vector graphics), InDesign (layouts), and Canva/Figma.
Branding & Marketing Design – Logo creation, social media graphics, business cards, and posters.
Print & Digital Design – File formats, resolution, preparing designs for print and web.
Portfolio Building – Creating projects, exporting files, and presenting work professionally.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design (Week 1)

Branding
Branding
Digital
Digital
UX/UI.";i:4;s:60:"Overview of Design Careers: Print
UX/UI.";}
a:5:{i:0;s:23:"What is Graphic Design?";i:1;s:38:"History & Evolution of Graphic Design.";i:2;s:51:"Role of a Graphic Designer in Different Industries.";i:3;s:60:"Overview of Design Careers: Print

Module 2: Design Principles & Elements (Weeks 2–3)

Alignment
Color Psychology
Contrast
Creating Color Palettes.";i:2;s:72:"Typography: Typefaces
Font Pairing
Fonts
Hierarchy
Proximity
RGB vs. CMYK
Readability
Repetition
Rule of Thirds.";i:4;s:46:"Visual Hierarchy & Storytelling Through Design";}
Space.";i:1;s:83:"Color Theory: Color Wheel
Text Hierarchy.";i:3;s:69:"Composition & Layout: Grids
Visual Flow
Whitespace
a:5:{i:0;s:89:"Design Principles: Balance

Module 3: Software & Tools (Weeks 4–6)

a:1:{i:0;s:60:"Mini Project: Create a simple poster using design principles";}

Adobe Photoshop:

Adjustments.";i:2;s:33:"Digital Art & Photo Manipulation.";i:3;s:31:"Creating Social Media Graphics.";}
Cropping
Layers
Masks.";i:1;s:49:"Image Editing: Retouching
Tools
a:4:{i:0;s:40:"Basics: Interface

Adobe Illustrator:

Infographics
Pen Tool.";i:1;s:23:"Logo Design Principles.";i:2;s:48:"Creating Icons
Shapes
and Illustrations.";}
a:3:{i:0;s:34:"Basics: Vectors

Adobe InDesign:

Brochures
Magazines..";i:2;s:32:"Exporting Print & Digital Files.";}
Master Pages
Text Wrapping.";i:1;s:51:"Designing for Print: Flyers
a:3:{i:0;s:45:"Basics: Layouts

Canva & Figma:

a:3:{i:0;s:42:"Quick Designs for Social Media & Branding.";i:1;s:34:"Introduction to UI/UX Wireframing.";i:2;s:58:"Mini Project: Design a simple logo and a social media post";}

Module 4: Branding & Visual Identity (Weeks 7–8)

creating high-quality
responsive assets for various formats.";}
a:1:{i:0;s:108:"Objective: To master print and digital design

Module 5: Digital & Print Design (Weeks 9–10)

a:0:{}

Digital Design:

a:3:{i:0;s:30:"Creating Social Media Graphics";i:1;s:37:"Web Banners & Digital Advertisements.";i:2;s:26:"Designing for Mobile & Web";}

Print Design:

Bleed & Margins.";i:1;s:59:"Preparing Print Files (Business Cards
Brochures).";i:2;s:45:"Working with Printers & Print Specifications.";i:3;s:66:"Mini Project: Create a print-ready business card and a web banner.";}
Posters
Resolution
a:4:{i:0;s:42:"CMYK vs. RGB

Module 6: Practical Projects & Portfolio Building (Weeks 11–12)

Business Card
Contracts
Finding Clients.";i:4;s:58:"Building a Portfolio: Organizing and Showcasing Your Work.";i:5;s:14:"Final Project:";i:6;s:78:"1. Design a complete branding package (Logo
Flyers
Posters
Social Media Post)";i:7;s:65:"2. Compile and present a portfolio with at least 5 design pieces.";}
Web Ads).";i:1;s:65:"Presentation & Feedback: How to present your work professionally.";i:2;s:63:"Exporting Files: Best formats for print
and social media.";i:3;s:67:"Freelancing & Career Pathways: Pricing
web
a:8:{i:0;s:81:"Real-world Projects: Work on assigned projects (Logos

Module 7: Certification & Next Steps (Final Week)

Apply for Jobs
or Start Freelancing.";}
a:3:{i:0;s:34:"Final Portfolio Review & Feedback.";i:1;s:25:"Certificate of Completion";i:2;s:69:"Next Steps: How to Get Clients

Course Syllabus

What is Graphic Design?
History & Evolution of Graphic Design.
Role of a Graphic Designer in Different Industries.
Overview of Design Careers: Print, Digital, Branding, UX/UI.
Overview of Design Careers: Print, Digital, Branding, UX/UI.

Design Principles: Balance, Contrast, Alignment, Repetition, Proximity, Hierarchy, Space.
Color Theory: Color Wheel, Color Psychology, RGB vs. CMYK, Creating Color Palettes.
Typography: Typefaces, Fonts, Font Pairing, Readability, Text Hierarchy.
Composition & Layout: Grids, Whitespace, Visual Flow, Rule of Thirds.
Visual Hierarchy & Storytelling Through Design

Mini Project: Create a simple poster using design principles

Basics: Interface, Tools, Layers, Masks.
Image Editing: Retouching, Cropping, Adjustments.
Digital Art & Photo Manipulation.
Creating Social Media Graphics.

Basics: Vectors, Shapes, Pen Tool.
Logo Design Principles.
Creating Icons, Infographics, and Illustrations.

Basics: Layouts, Master Pages, Text Wrapping.
Designing for Print: Flyers, Brochures, Magazines..
Exporting Print & Digital Files.

Quick Designs for Social Media & Branding.
Introduction to UI/UX Wireframing.
Mini Project: Design a simple logo and a social media post

Objective: To master print and digital design, creating high-quality, responsive assets for various formats.

Creating Social Media Graphics
Web Banners & Digital Advertisements.
Designing for Mobile & Web

CMYK vs. RGB, Resolution, Bleed & Margins.
Preparing Print Files (Business Cards, Posters, Brochures).
Working with Printers & Print Specifications.
Mini Project: Create a print-ready business card and a web banner.

Real-world Projects: Work on assigned projects (Logos, Posters, Flyers, Web Ads).
Presentation & Feedback: How to present your work professionally.
Exporting Files: Best formats for print, web, and social media.
Freelancing & Career Pathways: Pricing, Contracts, Finding Clients.
Building a Portfolio: Organizing and Showcasing Your Work.
Final Project:
1. Design a complete branding package (Logo, Business Card, Social Media Post)
2. Compile and present a portfolio with at least 5 design pieces.

Final Portfolio Review & Feedback.
Certificate of Completion
Next Steps: How to Get Clients, Apply for Jobs, or Start Freelancing.

Requirements

Good wifi
Laptop

Description

Graphic Designer for Beginners

This course is designed for individuals who are new to graphic design and want to learn the fundamentals of creating visually appealing and professional designs. Throughout this course, students will be introduced to the basic principles of graphic design, including color theory, typography, layout, and composition.

Understand the basic principles of graphic design
Learn how to use design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Canva/ Figma,.
Develop skills in color theory, typography, layout, and composition.
Create visually appealing and professional designs.
Create visually appealing and professional designs.

Who this course is for:

Beginners & Students – Aspiring designers with no prior experience.
Marketing & Social Media Professionals – To create better visuals.
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs – To design their own branding materials.
Freelancers & Side Hustlers – To earn money through design.
Content Creators & Influencers – For social media graphics and UI/UX Beginners – As a foundation for web and app design.

Meet your instructors

Chhaya Sharma

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Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design (Week 1)

Branding
Branding
Digital
Digital
UX/UI.";i:4;s:60:"Overview of Design Careers: Print
UX/UI.";}
a:5:{i:0;s:23:"What is Graphic Design?";i:1;s:38:"History & Evolution of Graphic Design.";i:2;s:51:"Role of a Graphic Designer in Different Industries.";i:3;s:60:"Overview of Design Careers: Print

Module 2: Design Principles & Elements (Weeks 2–3)

Alignment
Color Psychology
Contrast
Creating Color Palettes.";i:2;s:72:"Typography: Typefaces
Font Pairing
Fonts
Hierarchy
Proximity
RGB vs. CMYK
Readability
Repetition
Rule of Thirds.";i:4;s:46:"Visual Hierarchy & Storytelling Through Design";}
Space.";i:1;s:83:"Color Theory: Color Wheel
Text Hierarchy.";i:3;s:69:"Composition & Layout: Grids
Visual Flow
Whitespace
a:5:{i:0;s:89:"Design Principles: Balance

Module 3: Software & Tools (Weeks 4–6)

a:1:{i:0;s:60:"Mini Project: Create a simple poster using design principles";}

Adobe Photoshop:

Adjustments.";i:2;s:33:"Digital Art & Photo Manipulation.";i:3;s:31:"Creating Social Media Graphics.";}
Cropping
Layers
Masks.";i:1;s:49:"Image Editing: Retouching
Tools
a:4:{i:0;s:40:"Basics: Interface

Adobe Illustrator:

Infographics
Pen Tool.";i:1;s:23:"Logo Design Principles.";i:2;s:48:"Creating Icons
Shapes
and Illustrations.";}
a:3:{i:0;s:34:"Basics: Vectors

Adobe InDesign:

Brochures
Magazines..";i:2;s:32:"Exporting Print & Digital Files.";}
Master Pages
Text Wrapping.";i:1;s:51:"Designing for Print: Flyers
a:3:{i:0;s:45:"Basics: Layouts

Canva & Figma:

a:3:{i:0;s:42:"Quick Designs for Social Media & Branding.";i:1;s:34:"Introduction to UI/UX Wireframing.";i:2;s:58:"Mini Project: Design a simple logo and a social media post";}

Module 4: Branding & Visual Identity (Weeks 7–8)

creating high-quality
responsive assets for various formats.";}
a:1:{i:0;s:108:"Objective: To master print and digital design

Module 5: Digital & Print Design (Weeks 9–10)

a:0:{}

Digital Design:

a:3:{i:0;s:30:"Creating Social Media Graphics";i:1;s:37:"Web Banners & Digital Advertisements.";i:2;s:26:"Designing for Mobile & Web";}

Print Design:

Bleed & Margins.";i:1;s:59:"Preparing Print Files (Business Cards
Brochures).";i:2;s:45:"Working with Printers & Print Specifications.";i:3;s:66:"Mini Project: Create a print-ready business card and a web banner.";}
Posters
Resolution
a:4:{i:0;s:42:"CMYK vs. RGB

Module 6: Practical Projects & Portfolio Building (Weeks 11–12)

Business Card
Contracts
Finding Clients.";i:4;s:58:"Building a Portfolio: Organizing and Showcasing Your Work.";i:5;s:14:"Final Project:";i:6;s:78:"1. Design a complete branding package (Logo
Flyers
Posters
Social Media Post)";i:7;s:65:"2. Compile and present a portfolio with at least 5 design pieces.";}
Web Ads).";i:1;s:65:"Presentation & Feedback: How to present your work professionally.";i:2;s:63:"Exporting Files: Best formats for print
and social media.";i:3;s:67:"Freelancing & Career Pathways: Pricing
web
a:8:{i:0;s:81:"Real-world Projects: Work on assigned projects (Logos

Module 7: Certification & Next Steps (Final Week)

Apply for Jobs
or Start Freelancing.";}
a:3:{i:0;s:34:"Final Portfolio Review & Feedback.";i:1;s:25:"Certificate of Completion";i:2;s:69:"Next Steps: How to Get Clients

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