Graphic Designer Intermediate

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Chhaya Sharma

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2025-03-18

Start Date

2025-03-21

Last Date

Website Design & Development

What you'll learn

Advanced Design Principles
Advanced Software Skills.
Branding & Identity Design
Advanced Print & Digital Design
UX/UI Design, Motion Graphics & Animation
Portfolio & Professional Projects (Ongoing)

Requirements

Good wifi
Laptop

Description

Graphic Designer Intermediate level

The Graphic Designer Intermediate course offers a comprehensive overview of advanced design techniques and principles. This course is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of graphic design and are looking to enhance their skills. In this course, students will learn advanced concepts in typography, color theory, layout design, and image manipulation. Through hands-on projects and assignments, students will develop their creative abilities and gain practical experience in the field of graphic design.

Advanced typography techniques
Color theory and its application in design
Layout design principles
Image manipulation using industry-standard software.

Course Syllabus

Objective: To refine your understanding of design fundamentals and elevate your ability to create impactful designs.

Creating balance and harmony in designs.
Working with grids, layouts, and the rule of thirds.
Using visual weight, alignment, and proximity for clarity and focus.

Exploring font pairing and contrast.
Understanding typographic hierarchy: size, weight, spacing.
Designing custom typography (basic letterforms).

Advanced color harmonies: Analogous, triadic, complementary.
Color temperature, contrast, and saturation.
Creating gradients and color palettes that reflect emotion or brand identity.

Developing a narrative using design elements.
Creating flow through design: guiding the viewer’s eye across the layout.
Use of symbolism and metaphors in design to enhance meaning.

Objective: To master industry-standard tools and learn advanced techniques in graphic design software.

Advanced Image Manipulation: Retouching, composites, color grading.
Masking & Layering: Non-destructive editing, advanced layer styles.
Digital Painting & Custom Brushes: Techniques for creating digital illustrations.
Advanced Textures & Effects: Adding texture to design and photo manipulation.

Advanced Vector Illustration: Creating detailed logos and illustrations.
Pathfinder Tool & Pen Tool: Advanced path creation and manipulation.
Gradient Mesh & Blending Techniques: Complex gradients for realistic designs.

Multi-Page Layouts: Designing brochures, magazines, and books with grids.
Interactive PDFs: Adding buttons, forms, and links to documents
Master Pages & Styles: Creating reusable templates for consistency.

Wireframing & Prototyping: Creating low-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes.
Responsive Web Design: Designing websites that adapt to different screen sizes.
User-Centered Design: Best practices for intuitive, user-friendly designs.

Objective: To develop a deep understanding of brand identity and learn how to create compelling, consistent visual identities.

The importance of visual consistency across touchpoints (website, packaging, social media).
Creating mood boards to reflect a brand's core values.
Understanding how design affects perception and brand loyalty

Logo Concepts & Ideation: Sketching, brainstorming, and refining logo designs.
Vectorizing Logos: Using Illustrator to create clean, scalable logos.
Logo Variations & Adaptations: Designing horizontal, vertical, and icon-only versions.

Developing a brand style guide with logo usage, typography, and color rules.
Creating templates for business cards, letterheads, and other collateral.

Understanding packaging for different product types.
Design principles for retail and product packaging that stands out on the shelf.

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

Preparing Files for Printing: Understanding DPI, color profiles, and bleed.
Designing brochures, posters, business cards, and billboards.
Print Production: Collaborating with printers and understanding print limitations.

Responsive Web Design: Creating layouts that adapt across desktop and mobile screens.
Banner Ads & Digital Campaigns: Designing for online advertising (static, animated).
UI Design for Websites: Applying design principles to interactive websites.

Beauty Retouching: Advanced techniques in skin smoothing, blemish removal.
Color Correction & Enhancement: Adjusting levels, contrast, and saturation for visual appeal.

Objective: To learn how to design intuitive user interfaces and create positive user experiences for websites and apps.

Wireframing: Designing basic layouts to structure websites or apps.
Prototyping in Figma/Adobe XD: Creating interactive prototypes to simulate user interaction.

Creating fluid grids and layouts that adjust to different devices and screen sizes.
Mobile-First Design: Building designs for mobile devices first, then scaling up.

Conducting user research, defining personas, and creating user flows.
Best practices for designing intuitive, easy-to-use interfaces.

Creating designs that are accessible to users with disabilities.
Understanding color contrast, text size, and navigational elements for accessibility.

Objective: To understand the basics of motion graphics and apply animation to enhance your design work.

Animation Basics: Principles of motion design and animation (timing, ease-in/ease-out).
Animating Logos & Text: Creating dynamic logo animations using After Effects.

Basic video editing techniques for social media posts and digital content.
Creating promotional videos and animated banners.

Animating web elements such as buttons, icons, and transitions.
Design for interactive ads, social media stories, and gifs

Objective: To showcase your skills and build a professional portfolio that highlights your best work.

Take on real-life client briefs and challenges to apply your skills.
Work on projects such as logo designs, web pages, brochures, and branding packages.

Curate and organize your work for a professional portfolio.
Learn how to present your process and final designs effectively to potential employers or clients.

Finding Clients & Building Relationships: Networking, pitching, and handling client feedback.
Pricing & Contracts: How to set rates, create contracts, and manage projects professionally.
Job Search & Interviewing: Tips for finding design job opportunities and excelling in interviews.0-po;lkj.

Who this course is for:

Beginner Graphic Designers seeking advanced skills.
Freelancers looking to refine their portfolio and client projects.
Marketing/Advertising Professionals who want to create better visual content.
UX/UI Designers aiming to improve interface design. and Web/App Designers wanting to master responsive layouts and prototyping.
Aspiring Brand Designers focused on logos and branding.

Meet your instructors

Chhaya Sharma

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