DIGITAL COMPUTER INSTITUTE

GRAPHIC DESIGN

GRAPHIC DESIGN

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Course Description

Corel Draw 

I. Introduction & Interface
  • What is CorelDRAW? Understanding vector graphics and the software's capabilities. 
     
  • Workspace Tour: Familiarizing with the interface, menus, toolbars, and dockers. 
     
  • File Management: Setting up new documents, opening, saving, and closing drawings. 
     
II. Drawing & Shaping Objects
  • Basic Tools: Using tools like the Pick tool, Freehand, Rectangle, Ellipse, and Polygon to create basic shapes. 
     
  • Lines and Outlines: Drawing lines, curves, and working with outlines and brushstrokes. 
     
  • Reshaping Objects: Applying the Shape tool to modify curves and shapes. 
     
  • Advanced Tools: Using tools like Knife, Eraser, Smudge, and Roughen tools to edit and alter objects. 
III. Working with Text
  • Text Basics: Inputting and formatting text, including paragraph and artistic text. 
     
  • Text Effects: Applying special effects such as fitting text to a path, creating text shadows, and using effects like Jumpy, Neon, and Chrome. 
     
  • Text to Curves: Converting text into editable curves for advanced manipulation. 
     
IV. Color, Fills, and Effects

 

  • Color Theory: Understanding color models, palettes, and creating custom color palettes. 
     
  • Fills and Transparencies: Applying solid colors, gradients, mesh fills, and transparency effects. 
     
  • Interactive Tools: Using tools for blending, contouring, drop shadows, and distortion. 
V. Page Layout, Printing, and Exporting
  • Page Setup: Managing multiple pages, setting up rulers, grids, and guides. 
     
  • Printing and Exporting: Previewing and printing documents, and exporting to various graphic formats like RGB and CMYK. 
     
  • Styles and Templates: Utilizing and creating styles and templates to streamline designs. 
     
VI. Project Examples and Practical Application

 

  • Design Creation: Creating practical designs such as logos, business cards, brochures, and flyers. 
     
  • Working with Bitmaps: Importing, adjusting, and applying special effects to bitmap images. 
     
  • Advanced Features: Learning to create QR codes, design for social media, and manage projects using layers and symbols. 

Photoshop

I. Interface and Workspace 
 
  • Introduction to Photoshop: Understanding the program's purpose and capabilities.
  • Navigating the Interface: Familiarizing yourself with the workspace, panels, and menus.
  • Workspace Customization: Organizing panels and tools for efficient workflow.
II. Image Editing & Retouching
  • Selections: Using various tools (freehand, edge-based, color-based, AI-powered) to select specific parts of an image. 
     
  • Color Correction: Adjusting brightness, contrast, and color balance to improve images. 
     
  • Retouching Tools: Using tools like the Spot Healing Brush, Clone Stamp, and Content-Aware Fill to repair or remove unwanted objects. 
     
  • Filters and Effects: Applying filters, blurs, and other effects to alter image appearance. 
     
  • Adjustments: Using adjustment layers for non-destructive edits to lighting, color, and tone. 
     
III. Layers and Masks
  • Layers: Working with layers to organize image elements, combine images, and manage revisions. 
     
  • Layer Styles: Applying styles like strokes, glows, and drop shadows to layers. 
     
  • Masks: Using masks and channels to create, edit, and preserve transparency. 
     
  • Smart Objects: Utilizing Smart Objects for non-destructive editing and scalability. 
     
IV. Design & Typography
  • Vector Graphics: 
    Creating vector shapes and drawing paths with the Pen tool for logos and designs. 
     
  • Typography: 
    Adding and manipulating text, including creating text on a path and warping type. 
     
  • Compositing: 
    Combining multiple images and elements to create a new composition. 
     
  • Gradients: 
    Working with gradients, applying them to text or other elements, and saving presets. 
     
V. Advanced Features & Workflow
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI): Leveraging AI tools for generative fill, selections, and content-aware features. 
     
  • Puppet Warp and Perspective Warp: Manipulating images with these distortion and warping tools. 
     
  • Exporting: Preparing and exporting images in various formats for different uses. 
     
  • File Formats: Understanding different file types and their best uses. 

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