Graphic Design

About the course

Logos, posters, banners, social media posts — graphic design is everywhere. This course takes you step by step from photo editing to logo and brand design using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. You will do real projects in every module, and by the end you will have a portfolio of your own work to start a job or freelancing.

What you will learn

• Photo editing, layers and masks
• Vector design and logo making
• Posters, banners and social media designs

Curriculum

1. 1
   Design principlescolour, typography, layout and composition
2. 2
   Photoshop basicstools, layers, selections and masks
3. 3
   Photo editingfixing photos, background removal, retouching and colour correction
4. 4
   Photoshop designposters, banners, Facebook posts and covers
5. 5
   Illustrator basicsshapes, the pen tool and vector drawing
6. 6
   Logo and brandinglogos, business cards, letterheads and brand identity
7. 7
   Print designleaflets, brochures, packaging and print-ready files
8. 8
   Portfolio and freelancingbuilding a portfolio and starting on marketplaces

Who can join

• Anyone who wants a career in design
• People who want to start freelancing
• School, college and university students
• Business owners who want to design their own promotions

Requirements

• Basic computer skills (the Office Applications course helps)
• You do not need to be good at drawing — interest is enough
• A laptop of your own makes home practice easier (not required)

Career opportunities

• Graphic designer
• Freelance designer (Fiverr, Upwork and others)
• Social media content designer
• Printing presses and advertising agencies
• Your own design service business

Instructors of this course