Digital Designing

Design Basics 101 (Graphic Design)

Learn the core principles of graphic design including color theory, layout, and typography.

Design Basics 101 (Graphic Design)
Track Digital Designing
Duration 60 hours
Skill Level Intermediate
Language English

About this Course

Learn the core principles of graphic design including color theory, layout, and typography.
Learning Mode: Learn at ALC or at Home

Detailed Course Curriculum

Hands-on module breakdown aligned with MKCL production standards and industry requirements.

  • Path and its Options
  • Drawing And Painting
  • Oval Option
  • Cut Path
  • Divide Path
  • Creating A Compound Path
  • Clipping Mask
  • Pencil Tool
  • Control Curves and Anchor Points in Illustrator
  • Enhance the Final Output
  • Clipping Mask with Compound Path
  • Clipping Mask with Compound Shape
  • Enhancing the Visual Appeal of Character
  • Ink Pen Essentials
  • Perfecting Cross-Hatching and Stippling
  • Creating a Fluid Color Abstract Design
  • Change Fluid with Spine Curves
  • Specialized Tools (Objective)
  • Reshaping Tools
  • Summary
  • A Brief Overview of the Reshape Tool
  • Slicing and Cutting Tools
  • Symbol tools
  • Symbol Sprayer Tutorial
  • Create Texts Using 6 Type Tools
  • Character Palette
  • Paragraph Palette
  • Area Type
  • Path Typ
  • Graphic Styles Palette
  • Browse in Bridge
  • Working with Live Paint Bucket Tool
  • Graphic Styles
  • Extrude and Bevel in Text
  • 3D Effects
  • 3D Inflate
  • Convert To Shape
  • Distort And Transform
  • Working with Offset Path
  • Rasterize
  • Stylize
  • Warp Options Dialog Box
  • SVG Filters
  • Working with Pathfinder
  • Basics of Adobe Photoshop
  • Objectives
  • Basic Skills to Becoming a Proficient Photo Editor
  • Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
  • Pixels and Resolution
  • Introduction to Basic Tools in Photoshop
  • Summary
  • Objectives
  • Summary
  • Objectives
  • Customizing the User Interface
  • Summary
  • Objectives
  • Organizing
  • Saving Files
  • Summary
  • Objectives
  • Image Modifications
  • Color Modifications
  • Summary
  • Objectives
  • Basic Tools
  • Selection Tools
  • Drawing and Coloring Tools
  • Digital Art Essentials
  • Precision and Gradient
  • Precision Paths
  • Design Foundations
  • Advanced Tools
  • Mastering Photo Retouching
  • Enhancing Your Images
  • Text Tools
  • Tool Presets
  • Summary
  • Objective
  • Brush Presets
  • Colors and Shapes
  • Summary
  • Objectives
  • Making Selections with Different Tools
  • Modifying an Existing Selection
  • Saving and Loading Selections
  • Summary
  • Case Study - Creating a Mockup
  • Objectives
  • Scaling
  • Summary
  • Objectives
  • Content Aware Scaling
  • Summary
  • Objectives
  • Working with Layers
  • Layer Options
  • Layer Effects
  • Layer Styles
  • Blending Modes
  • Summary
  • Type Tool and Options
  • Advanced Text Options
  • Applying Masks in Photoshop
  • Mask Mode, Channels, and Selections
  • Filter and Effects
  • Vanishing Point
  • Liquify Filter
  • Arranging the Workspace
  • Various Palettes
  • Exploring the Palettes
  • Exploring New Features in Photoshop
  • Applying Color Adjustments
  • Other Color Adjustments
  • Actions
  • Scripts
  • Variables
  • Photomerge
  • Printing
  • Output Options
  • Colors in Printing
  • Setting Up Preferences in Adobe Photoshop
  • Introduction to User Interface
  • Organizing Images
  • Settings in Camera Raw
  • Introduction to Basic Adjustments
  • Adjustments in Camera Raw
  • Applying Adjustments
  • Web Photos Gallery
  • Alternate Background Removers
  • GIMP
  • Introduction to GIMP
  • Colorizing Black and White Photos in GIMP
  • Next Step in Coloring Black and White Photos
  • Create a Newsletter in GIMP
  • Canva
  • What Is Canva And What Are Its Uses
  • What Are Free Templates in Canva
  • Essential Elements in Canva
  • Interface Overview of Canva
  • Smart Tips to Work with Canva
  • Fashion Magazine Cover Case Study
  • Decoding Fashion Magazine Covers
  • Basics to Design Fashion Magazine Cover
  • Designing a Magazine Cover
  • Social Media Post in Photopea
  • Remove Background Using the Magic Cut Tool in Photopea
  • Face Retouching in Photopea
  • Objectives
  • Introduction to Affinity Photo 2
  • Get Introduced to Affinity’s Features
  • Creating a Poster in Affinity
  • Summary
  • Comparing Photoshop and Photopea
  • Mobile Apps for Photo Editing
  • Alternative Mobile Apps
Eligibility Criteria
• Basic knowledge of computers and keen desire to build skills in this field.
• Open to students, job seekers, and working professionals.
Official Certification
• Official MKCL KLiC Certificate upon successful completion of the course and evaluations.
Work-Centric Learning Approach
• Step 1: Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work
• Step 2: Learners are exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
• Step 3: Learners are acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
• Step 4: Learners are acquainted with the architecture of the tool or tool map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions, utility and inter-relations.
• Step 5: Learners are exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level.
• Step 6: Learners perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made industry-standard outputs.
• Step 7: Learners are engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
• Step 8: Learners are encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
• Step 9: After the imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
• Step 10: Emulation is taken a level further from working with differential skills towards the visualization and creation of a complete output according to the requirements provided. (Long Assignments)
• Step 11: Understanding the requirements, communicating one’s own thoughts and presenting are important skills required in facing an interview for securing a work order/job. For instilling these skills, learners are presented with various subject-specific technical as well as HR-oriented questions and encouraged to answer them.
• Step 12: Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression, from self-expression to self-confidence and from self-confidence to self-reliance and self-esteem!

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Course Overview
  • Duration: 60 hours
  • Track: Digital Designing
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • Language: English
  • Mode: Learn at ALC or at Home
  • Certificate: Official MKCL
Key Course Highlights:
  • Interpret and restate key milestones in the historical evolution of graphic design to gain a deeper understanding of the field’s progression.
  • Illustrate the significance of graphic design in various digital and print media through detailed examples and case studies.
  • Compare and contrast different design principles and their applications across multiple contexts to illustrate their versatility and importance.
  • Critique case studies to distinguish between effective and ineffective design strategies, thereby enhancing analytical skills in graphic design evaluation.
  • Appraise and categorize different typefaces based on their characteristics, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of typography.
  • Transform a basic typesetting process into an optimized one by evaluating its impact on readability and legibility, thereby enhancing communication effectiveness.
  • Diagnose common typesetting errors and propose corrective measures to improve overall design quality.
  • Predict and argue the future trends in typography with justifications based on current innovations and industry insights.
  • Differentiate and illustrate various forms of calligraphy, applying them appropriately in diverse design contexts.
  • Construct and arrange shapes and colors to create visually compelling compositions that demonstrate advanced design skills.
  • Estimate the psychological impact of colors in design and utilize this knowledge to make informed design decisions.
  • Modify and reorganize a given design to optimize its composition, employing advanced design techniques and principles.
  • Utilize key tools in Adobe Illustrator proficiently to create, modify, and enhance graphic designs, demonstrating technical competency.
  • Produce typographic designs that effectively communicate intended messages, showcasing the ability to blend visual art with functionality.
  • Review and summarize the comprehensive processes involved in graphic design, from conceptualization to execution, emphasizing the importance of each stage.
  • Predict and assess the implications of altering tool settings in Adobe Illustrator, facilitating more controlled and intentional design outcomes.
  • Report and defend the execution process of a design project from start to finish, clarifying the rationale behind key decisions and their impact on the final product.
  • Interpret core principles for effective graphic design
  • Illustrate mastery in using essential tools and features
  • Appraise design elements to improve workflow skills
  • Explain key concepts in project creation and completion
  • Formulate techniques for image editing, text formatting, and object management
  • Explain blending text, graphics, and images for cohesive designs
  • Compare methods of object transformation to find the best solutions
  • Summarize and suggest improvements from real projects and studies
  • Identify and solve design issues with advanced features
  • Demonstrate competence in managing projects with best practices
  • Utilize skills for diverse editing and composition tasks
  • Modify and boost design elements for better communication
  • Examine graphic works to highlight improvements
  • Differentiate between techniques for effective application
  • Prepare different design solutions for optimal outcomes
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