Professional/Advanced Graphic Design

Enhance your skills and knowledge in graphic design with our advanced course.

Category 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

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Expert Software Skills

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1. Photoshop Mastery

and enhancing images.";}
and product photo ed.its)";i:3;s:60:"Creating digital paintings and textures with custom brushes.";i:4;s:48:"Color correction
composites)";i:1;s:55:"Working with Smart Objects and non-destructive editing.";i:2;s:63:"Advanced retouching (beauty
fashion
grading
masking
a:5:{i:0;s:70:"Advanced image manipulation techniques (blending

2. Illustrator Advanced Techniques

and blending modes.";i:2;s:54:"Creating intricate logos
and illustrations.";i:3;s:53:"Using the Pathfinder tool for complex vector editing.";i:4;s:49:"Design for scalable assets (icons
gradients
patterns
web graphics).";}
a:5:{i:0;s:53:"Working with the Pen Tool and advanced path creation.";i:1;s:55:"Mastering vector shapes

3. After Effects for Motion Graphics

and motion graphic elements.";i:2;s:51:"Designing animated text
and text animations.";}
and visual effects.";i:3;s:52:"Creating 2D/3D animations and compositing for video.";i:4;s:71:"Working with effects like light
easing
logos
motion paths).";i:1;s:65:"Creating smooth transitions
particle systems
a:5:{i:0;s:70:"Introduction to animation in After Effects (keyframing

4. UI/UX Design Tools: Figma and Adobe XD

a:4:{i:0;s:35:"Wireframing and prototyping basics.";i:1;s:42:"Interactive design and user flow creation.";i:2;s:44:"Responsive design principles (mobile-first).";i:3;s:49:"Collaboration features and handoff to developers.";}

Module 2: Branding & Identity Design

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1. Logo Design

and scalable logos.";i:2;s:52:"Logo color psychology
and simplicity.";i:3;s:49:"Refining logos with vector tools for scalability.";i:4;s:57:"Exporting logos for multiple formats and usage scenarios.";}
combination marks).";i:1;s:47:"Creating simple
font pairing
memorable
wordmark
a:5:{i:0;s:65:"Understanding logo types (symbolic

imagery.";i:3;s:46:"Designing stationery and corporate collateral.";i:4;s:52:"Creating style guides to maintain brand consistency.";}
typography
a:5:{i:0;s:22:"2. Branding Essentials";i:1;s:65:"Developing a complete brand identity (from concept to execution).";i:2;s:63:"Crafting a visual language: color schemes

3. Packaging Design

finishes).";i:3;s:55:"Branding through packaging (designs that tell a story).";}
paper types
textures
a:4:{i:0;s:75:"Design principles for creating functional and visually appealing packaging.";i:1;s:34:"Working with dielines and mockups.";i:2;s:64:"Material considerations (e.g.

Module 3: UX/UI Design

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1. Wireframing & Prototyping

animations).";}
links
a:3:{i:0;s:74:"Creating wireframes for websites and apps (low-fidelity to high-fidelity).";i:1;s:65:"Structuring pages and arranging content for intuitive navigation.";i:2;s:74:"Interactive prototyping using Figma/Adobe XD (buttons

2. Responsive Web Design

Bootstrap).";}
desktop.";i:2;s:29:"Mobile-first design approach.";i:3;s:55:"CSS frameworks and layout techniques (e.g.
flexible images).";i:1;s:61:"Designing for multiple screen sizes: mobile
tablet
a:4:{i:0;s:67:"Principles of responsive web design (fluid grids

3. User-Centered Design

interviews
testing).";i:1;s:35:"Developing personas and user flows.";i:2;s:64:"Creating interfaces that prioritize usability and functionality.";}
a:3:{i:0;s:56:"Conducting user research (surveys

4. Accessibility Design

legible fonts).";i:1;s:34:"WCAG guidelines for accessibility.";i:2;s:47:"Tools for checking and improving accessibility.";}
a:3:{i:0;s:71:"Designing accessible websites and apps (color contrast

Module 4: Motion Graphics & Animation

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1. Motion Graphics Fundamentals

and logos in motion.";i:2;s:60:"Layer-based animation techniques (opacity
easing).";i:1;s:50:"Working with 2D shapes
position
scale).";i:3;s:51:"Designing animated transitions for user interfaces.";}
spacing
text
a:4:{i:0;s:52:"Keyframe animation basics (timing

2. Logo & Text Animation

3D elements).";}
a:3:{i:0;s:50:"Creating animated logos for video or social media.";i:1;s:55:"Animating text and typography for dynamic presentations";i:2;s:51:"Advanced effects (particle animation

3. Video Editing & Animation

ads
and promotions.";i:1;s:62:"Understanding video file formats
and resolution.";i:2;s:53:"Creating short animated videos using motion graphics.";}
compression
a:3:{i:0;s:59:"Editing basic videos for social media

4. Design for Interactive Media

and banners.";i:1;s:48:"Creating GIFs and animated social media content.";i:2;s:45:"Designing for interactive ads and microsites.";}
apps
a:3:{i:0;s:50:"Adding animations to web pages

Module 5: Print & Digital Design

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1. Print Design Techniques

and catalogs.";i:2;s:59:"Working with print specs (CMYK color model
bleed)";i:1;s:67:"Designing brochures
business cards
color profiles
flyers
paper weights).";i:3;s:53:"Creating print-ready files for professional printers.";}
posters
a:4:{i:0;s:61:"Preparing files for print (resolution

2. Digital Design for Web & Social Media

Facebook
and web ads.";i:1;s:82:"Optimizing images and layouts for different platforms (Instagram
etc.).";i:2;s:42:"Designing email templates and newsletters.";i:3;s:51:"Responsive design principles for websites and apps.";}
social media graphics
a:4:{i:0;s:62:"Designing digital banners

3. Design for Mobile & Web.

a:3:{i:0;s:53:"Creating mobile-first designs with Figma or Adobe XD.";i:1;s:49:"Optimizing images and designs for mobile devices.";i:2;s:64:"Interactive mockups and prototyping for mobile apps and websites";}

Module 6: Real-World Projects & Portfolio Development

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1. Real-World Client Projects

digital ads).";i:1;s:59:"Participate in collaborative projects with other designers.";i:2;s:65:"Receive feedback and revise designs according to client requests.";}
website mockups
a:3:{i:0;s:74:"Work on live design briefs (brand redesign

2. Portfolio Development

a:3:{i:0;s:49:"Curating your best work for a standout portfolio.";i:1;s:60:"Documenting your design process and presenting case studies.";i:2;s:59:"Preparing your portfolio for both online and print display.";}

3. Freelance & Career Skills

and managing projects.";i:2;s:71:"Preparing for job interviews and showcasing your portfolio effectively.";}
setting rates
a:3:{i:0;s:65:"Tips for finding clients and building professional relationships.";i:1;s:57:"Creating contracts

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.

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.

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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