Unlock your creativity and learn how to design visually stunning graphics — even if you have zero design experience. In this beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn the principles of design, color theory, typography, branding, layout techniques, and how to bring your ideas to life using industry-leading tools. Through hands-on projects, you’ll create social media posts, logos, posters, business cards, and more.

Software we use in the course:

• Adobe Photoshop – The world’s most powerful tool for image editing, retouching, and digital artwork.
• Adobe Illustrator – Industry-standard software for creating vector graphics, logos, icons, and brand designs.
• Adobe InDesign – Professional layout software used for brochures, magazines, flyers, and print designs.
• Canva – Easy drag-and-drop platform perfect for quick social media designs and marketing materials.
• CorelDRAW (optional) – Popular vector design tool used widely in print and signage industries.

Perfect for students, freelancers, aspiring designers, business owners, and anyone who wants to build a strong design portfolio and start earning with their creativity.

Graphic Designing Course Outline

Week 1: Introduction & Design Basics

Topics

• What is graphic design?
• Types of graphic design
• Role of a graphic designer
• Design elements (line, shape, color, space)
• Design principles (balance, contrast, alignment, hierarchy)
• Introduction to design tools (Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Practical

• Tool interface overview
• Creating simple layouts using shapes and text
• Basic alignment and spacing exercises

Assignment

• Design a simple quote post
• Redesign an existing poster (before & after)

Week 2: Color, Typography & Layout

Topics

• Color theory (RGB, CMYK, color harmony)
• Color psychology
• Typography basics
• Font types and pairing
• Text hierarchy and readability
• Grid systems and layouts

Practical

• Applying color palettes
• Font pairing practice
• Creating structured layouts using grids

Assignment

• Design a social media post using proper color & typography
• Create a typography-only poster

Week 3: Tools, Images & Branding Basics

Topics

• Raster vs vector graphics
• Image resolution and formats
• Using stock images (copyright basics)
• Photoshop basics (image editing)
• Illustrator basics (logo shapes, vectors)
• Branding fundamentals

Practical

• Basic photo editing
• Logo creation using shapes
• Brand color and font selection

Assignment

• Create a simple logo
• Design a business card using the logo

Week 4: Projects, Print & Portfolio

Topics

• Print vs digital design
• File setup for print (bleed, margins)
• Social media sizes and formats
• Portfolio basics
• Freelancing and career paths

Practical

• Final design project
• Preparing files for web and print
• Portfolio presentation

Final Project

• Brand kit (logo, color palette, typography)
• Social media post + flyer/poster
• Business card design

Tools Covered

• Canva (Beginner-friendly)
• Adobe Photoshop (Basics)
• Adobe Illustrator (Basics)