Professional/Advanced Graphic Design

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Chhaya Sharma

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2025-03-18

Start Date

2025-03-21

Last Date

Graphic Designing

What you'll learn

Expert Software Skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and UI/UX design tools like Figma and Adobe XD)
Branding & Identity Design
UX/UI Design
Motion Graphics & Animation
Print & Digital Design
Real-World Projects & Portfolio Development

Requirements

Good wifi
Laptop

Description

Professional/Advanced Graphic Design Course

The Professional/Advanced Graphic Design Course is designed for experienced designers who wish to elevate their skills, specialize in advanced design techniques, and build a professional portfolio. This course covers a wide range of areas, from mastering industry-standard software to developing sophisticated branding systems, creating responsive web designs, and working with motion graphics. By the end of the course, you will have a high-level understanding of graphic design principles and the ability to produce top-tier work for both print and digital platforms.

Tailored for experienced designers seeking to enhance their skills
Specialization in advanced design techniques.
Development of a professional portfolio and mastery of industry-standard software.
Incorporating motion graphics and ability to produce top-tier work for print and digital platforms.
Creation of sophisticated branding systems and designing responsive web layouts.

Course Syllabus

Advanced image manipulation techniques (blending, masking, composites)
Working with Smart Objects and non-destructive editing.
Advanced retouching (beauty, fashion, and product photo ed.its)
Creating digital paintings and textures with custom brushes.
Color correction, grading, and enhancing images.

Working with the Pen Tool and advanced path creation.
Mastering vector shapes, gradients, and blending modes.
Creating intricate logos, patterns, and illustrations.
Using the Pathfinder tool for complex vector editing.
Design for scalable assets (icons, web graphics).

Introduction to animation in After Effects (keyframing, motion paths).
Creating smooth transitions, easing, and motion graphic elements.
Designing animated text, logos, and visual effects.
Creating 2D/3D animations and compositing for video.
Working with effects like light, particle systems, and text animations.

Wireframing and prototyping basics.
Interactive design and user flow creation.
Responsive design principles (mobile-first).
Collaboration features and handoff to developers.

Understanding logo types (symbolic, wordmark, combination marks).
Creating simple, memorable, and scalable logos.
Logo color psychology, font pairing, and simplicity.
Refining logos with vector tools for scalability.
Exporting logos for multiple formats and usage scenarios.

2. Branding Essentials
Developing a complete brand identity (from concept to execution).
Crafting a visual language: color schemes, typography, imagery.
Designing stationery and corporate collateral.
Creating style guides to maintain brand consistency.

Design principles for creating functional and visually appealing packaging.
Working with dielines and mockups.
Material considerations (e.g., paper types, textures, finishes).
Branding through packaging (designs that tell a story).

Creating wireframes for websites and apps (low-fidelity to high-fidelity).
Structuring pages and arranging content for intuitive navigation.
Interactive prototyping using Figma/Adobe XD (buttons, links, animations).

Principles of responsive web design (fluid grids, flexible images).
Designing for multiple screen sizes: mobile, tablet, desktop.
Mobile-first design approach.
CSS frameworks and layout techniques (e.g., Bootstrap).

Conducting user research (surveys, interviews, testing).
Developing personas and user flows.
Creating interfaces that prioritize usability and functionality.

Designing accessible websites and apps (color contrast, legible fonts).
WCAG guidelines for accessibility.
Tools for checking and improving accessibility.

Keyframe animation basics (timing, spacing, easing).
Working with 2D shapes, text, and logos in motion.
Layer-based animation techniques (opacity, position, scale).
Designing animated transitions for user interfaces.

Creating animated logos for video or social media.
Animating text and typography for dynamic presentations
Advanced effects (particle animation, 3D elements).

Editing basic videos for social media, ads, and promotions.
Understanding video file formats, compression, and resolution.
Creating short animated videos using motion graphics.

Adding animations to web pages, apps, and banners.
Creating GIFs and animated social media content.
Designing for interactive ads and microsites.

Preparing files for print (resolution, color profiles, bleed)
Designing brochures, posters, flyers, business cards, and catalogs.
Working with print specs (CMYK color model, paper weights).
Creating print-ready files for professional printers.

Designing digital banners, social media graphics, and web ads.
Optimizing images and layouts for different platforms (Instagram, Facebook, etc.).
Designing email templates and newsletters.
Responsive design principles for websites and apps.

Creating mobile-first designs with Figma or Adobe XD.
Optimizing images and designs for mobile devices.
Interactive mockups and prototyping for mobile apps and websites

Work on live design briefs (brand redesign, website mockups, digital ads).
Participate in collaborative projects with other designers.
Receive feedback and revise designs according to client requests.

Curating your best work for a standout portfolio.
Documenting your design process and presenting case studies.
Preparing your portfolio for both online and print display.

Tips for finding clients and building professional relationships.
Creating contracts, setting rates, and managing projects.
Preparing for job interviews and showcasing your portfolio effectively.

Who this course is for:

Experienced graphic designers seeking to enhance their skills and specialize in areas like branding, motion graphics, and UX/UI design.
Freelancers looking to improve their portfolio and expand their service offerings.
Marketing and advertising professionals who want to create high-end digital and print designs.
Web and app designers aiming to master responsive and interactive design.
Motion graphic designers wanting to learn animation techniques and brand designers focusing on comprehensive identity and logo design.

Meet your instructors

Chhaya Sharma

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