Graphics Design

In the introductory module of our graphic design course, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of graphic design as the art and practice of creating visual content to communicate ideas, inspire, and captivate audiences. We’ll explore the growing need for graphic design classes in today’s digital world, from branding and marketing to digital media and print publications.

You'll discover the vast applications of graphic and design courses across industries like advertising, web design, social media, packaging, and motion graphics. Additionally, this module highlights the exciting career paths available for graphic designers, whether in creative agencies, freelance roles, or in-house positions across various sectors.

You'll be introduced to essential graphic design tools such as Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Illustrator, which are crucial for creating professional-quality designs. This foundational module lays the groundwork for the skills and knowledge you'll continue building throughout this graphic design class.

In the second module, you’ll dive into core design fundamentals that every graphic designer must master. We begin with the importance of color in design and its influence on perception, mood, and communication. Understanding color theory is key to creating visually engaging and effective designs, where you’ll explore relationships like complementary, analogous, and triadic color schemes and learn to apply them strategically.

The module also covers essential design principles, including balance, contrast, alignment, proximity, repetition, and hierarchy. These principles guide you in arranging design elements across platforms—whether for websites, brochures, or social media posts—to achieve clarity and visual appeal.

By the end of this module, you'll know how to use color and design principles effectively in your work, helping you create designs that are both functional and visually striking.

In Module 3, you’ll experience in-depth training on Adobe Photoshop, a powerful tool used widely in graphic designing classes. This hands-on module covers 13 chapters, from foundational skills to advanced photo manipulation techniques:

Introduction to Photoshop: Familiarize yourself with Photoshop’s interface, layout, and navigation, setting a strong foundation in classes for graphic design.
Key Tools: Gain hands-on experience with essential tools, like the selection, brush, and move tools, crucial for image manipulation.
Removing Backgrounds: Master clean background removal, vital for photo editing and design.
Photo Merging: Learn to seamlessly combine images, adding a creative edge to your visuals.
Advanced Photo Editing: Dive into adjusting lighting, color, contrast, and sharpness, transforming images into high-quality visuals.
Texture and Color Balance: Incorporate textures and adjust color balance to bring depth to designs.
Brush Tools: Explore creative brush uses, from painting to adding artistic effects.
Motion Graphics: Learn the basics of creating motion graphics, ideal for social media and digital ads.
Clipping Mask: Create stunning designs by inserting images into shapes and text.
Social Media Design: Create eye-catching social media posts using a range of Photoshop tools.
Banner Design: Develop professional website banners that effectively communicate brand messages.
Image Exporting: Understand saving images in JPG, PNG, PDF, and PSD formats for various uses.
Festival Post Design: Create culturally relevant social media posts for festivals, a key skill for seasonal marketing.

By the end of this module, you'll possess a broad range of Photoshop skills, empowering you to tackle diverse design projects confidently.

Module 4 delves into CorelDRAW, a vector-based graphic design course widely used for creating scalable designs. Through 13 chapters, you’ll learn to use CorelDRAW’s features for professional layouts and graphics:

CorelDRAW Basics: Start with an introduction to CorelDRAW’s interface, exploring its unique vector capabilities.
Tool Introduction: Become familiar with shape, text, and selection tools, enabling you to navigate CorelDRAW with ease.
Envelope Design: Learn professional envelope layout and branding techniques.
Letterhead & Visiting Card Design: Create professional letterheads and visiting cards that make a lasting impact.
Pamphlet, Brochure, and Catalog Design: Master print design essentials, from pamphlets to complex catalogs, using balanced layouts and visually engaging content.
Poster & Hoarding Design: Develop effective posters and billboards, learning design techniques for large-scale visuals.
Logo with 3D Mockup: Create logos and use 3D mockups to see their real-world applications.
Packaging Design: Learn to design functional and attractive packaging.
Exporting Images: Understand various export options for web and print uses, such as JPG, PNG, PDF, and PSD.

By the end of this module, you’ll have mastered CorelDRAW’s tools, ready to create a diverse range of print and digital designs.

Module 5 focuses on Adobe Illustrator, a critical part of graphic designing classes for creating vector-based artwork. Through 6 chapters, you’ll learn key skills in logo and illustration design:

Illustrator Basics: Familiarize yourself with Illustrator’s workspace and vector capabilities.
Tools Overview: Learn the pen, shape, and pathfinder tools, essential for creating precise graphics.
Invitation & Leaflet Design: Design visually compelling invitations and promotional leaflets.
Logo Creation: Develop scalable, high-quality logos suitable for various branding uses.
File Exporting: Save designs in different formats like JPG, PNG, PDF, and AI for versatile usage.

By the end of this module, you’ll have honed skills in Adobe Illustrator for crisp, scalable designs, equipping you with essential competencies for a career in graphic design.

The final modules cover tools to enhance productivity and creativity:

Free Image Resources: Learn to find and use free images and vectors from platforms like Shutterstock, Pexels, and Unsplash.
Marathi Typing: Develop skills in Marathi typing for creating region-specific designs.
Background Removal Tools: Save time on image editing by learning to use online background removal tools.
Portfolio Building: Organize and present your best work in a professional portfolio for clients or job applications.

By the end of this comprehensive graphic and design course, you’ll be equipped with a versatile skill set to create high-quality designs for any medium.