Graphic Designing Basic

RKCLs Graphic Designing Basic course (Code - RCGD) is perfect for individuals who are new to the world of digital design and want to build a solid foundation in key design software. This course covers essential tools such as Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Lightroom, and Canva, providing a comprehensive introduction to each. Participants will learn the basics of photo editing, vector illustration, layout design, and digital publishing, gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard applications. Through guided projects and practical exercises, you'll develop the skills to create stunning visuals, from social media graphics and logos to brochures and posters. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to start your journey in graphic design, whether for personal projects, professional development, or creative exploration.

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1. Introduction to Graphic Design

2. The Importance of Graphic Design

3. Different Fields in Graphic Design

4. Introduction to the Principles and Elements of Design

5. Introduction to Digital Design

6. Introduction to Print Design

7. Design Principles

8. Balance and Alignment

9. Contrast and Repetition

10. Proximity and Hierarchy

11. Principle Repetition and Movement

12. Designing Element Line and Shape

13. Form and Color

14. Typography

15. Space and Texture

16. Advanced Design Principles

17. Advanced Composition Techniques

18. Design for Different Cultures and Contexts

19. CorelDRAW

20. Introduction, Overview & Setting Up A New Document

21. Introduction Of Menu Bar

22. Tool Bar & Property Bar

23. Working with Color Palette

24. Working with Shapes

25. Working on A Poster Design

26. Customizing CorelDRAW Interface

27. Understanding Texts & Text Effects

28. Adobe Photoshop

29. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

30. Photoshop Layers and Selection Tools

31. Photoshop Shape Tool

32. Text Tool

33. Color and Gradient Tool

34. Pattern

35. Alignment and Crop Tool

36. Design Newsletter and Slice Tool

37. Stamp Tool, Patch Tool, Content Aware Tool

38. Brushes & Eraser Tool

39. Pen Tool

40. Layer Masking

41. Blending Modes

42. Basic Photo Correction and Adjustment

43. Smart Object

44. Advance Layer Style, Effects, and Adjustment Layer

45. Sky Replacement, Color Selection Tool, and Red Effect

46. Perspective Wrap and Vanishing Point

47. Image Size and Canvas Size

48. AI in Photoshop

49. OCR/ Font Match/Font Stock Design

50. Basic of 3D in Photoshop

51. Example of Stylish Typography Using 3D Effect

52. Ways to Save Your Working Files

53. GIF and Video Creation Using Form

54. Free Website for Images and Font

55. Adobe Illustrator (Basic)

56. Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

57. Overview of the Illustrator Interface

58. Basic Drawing and Shapes in Illustrator

59. How to Combine Shapes & Practical Exercise

60. Selection Techniques

61. Organizing Objects

62. Introduction to Masking

63. Advanced Drawing and Effects Pen Tool and Curvature Tool

64. Pen Tool and Curvature Tool Exercise

65. Symmetrical Drawing

66. Appearance Panel & Blending Modes

67. Color & Gradients

68. Creating Patterns

69. Brushes

70. Drawing Tool

71. Coloring

72. Drawing Assistance Tools

73. Working with Text in Illustrator

74. Type Styling and Placement

75. Finalizing and Exporting Your Designs Saving Work for Print & Web, Export

76. Adobe Lightroom

77. Control Midtones, Shadows, and Highlights of an Image

78. Apply Filters in a Click with Premium Presets

79. Give Stylized Look to Images

80. Edit from Anywhere on Mobile, Desktop or Web

81. Add a Blur Effect Powered by AI

82. Adobe InDesign (Basic)

83. Getting Started with Adobe InDesign

84. Introduction to Adobe InDesign

85. Overview of the InDesign Interface

86. Setting Up a New Document

87. Basic Layout and Design in InDesign

88. Understanding Frames and Objects

89. Working with Text and Typography

90. Importing Images and Graphics

91. Advanced Layout Techniques

92. Mastering Styles for Text and Objects

93. Working with Pages and Masters

94. Exploring Color and Effects in InDesign

95. Finalizing and Exporting Your Layout

96. Preflighting and Packaging Your Work

97. Exporting for Print or Digital Publishing

98. Basic Introduction to Interactive Elements

99. Social Media Design

100. Social Media Graphics Standards and Best Practices

101. Understanding Different Social Media Platforms

102. Design Standards and Dimensions

103. Creating Engaging Content

104. Animated GIFs and Short Videos for Social Media

105. Creating Animated GIFs in Photoshop and After Effects

106. Basics of Video Editing for Social Media

107. Designing Ads and Promotional Content

108. Canva

109. Introduction & Overview

110. Designing with Canva

111. Customizing A Premade Template

112. Advance Canva Tools

113. Exporting and Sharing Your Designs

114. Desktop Publishing (DTP)

115. Font, Margin, Column & Grids

116. Layout & Design For Print: Packaging Design

117. Layout & Design For Print: Business Card

118. Layout & Design For Print: Brochure Design

119. Creating Template for Repeated Use

120. Exporting For Print & Digital Use In DTP

121. Digital Design vs. Print Design

122. Digital Design Basics: Web, Apps, Social Media, etc.

123. Print Design Basics: Brochures, Posters, Business Cards, etc.

124. Understanding Resolution, File Formats, and Print Settings

125. Creating a Brand Identity

126. Understanding Branding and Logo Design

127. Creating a Color Palette

128. Selecting Typography

129. Assignments - CorelDRAW

130. Advanced Text Manipulation

131. Bitmap to Vector Tracing

132. 3D Effects and Perspectives

133. Flex/Hoarding Design Process

134. Design Ads for Print

135. Social Media Post Designing

136. Working with Brochure Design

137. Assignments - Photoshop

138. Design for Branding (T-shirt/Cap/Mug)

139. Social Media Multipage Post Carousel Design Process

140. Thumbnail & Poster Design Process

141. Website Advertisement Ads Designing

142. Advanced Image Manipulation Poster Design

143. Motion Banner Designing

144. Typography Poster Design