GRAPHIC DESIGN MASTER COURSE

Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva & Design Theory: Complete Syllabus

Design Fundamentals & Color Theory
  • Principles of Graphic Design (Balance, Contrast, Hierarchy)
  • Color Theory (RGB vs CMYK, Color Wheels & Harmony)
  • Typography Basics (Font Pairing, Kerning, Tracking, Leading)
  • Layout Design & Grid Systems
  • Raster vs Vector Graphics Explained
  • Understanding Dimensions, DPI, and Resolution
Photoshop Basics & Editing
  • Photoshop Workspace & Layer Management
  • Selection Tools (Marquee, Lasso, Quick Selection, Magic Wand)
  • Background Removal & Image Cutouts
  • Photo Retouching, Healing Brush & Clone Stamp
  • Color Correction & Adjustment Layers
  • Working with Smart Objects & Non-Destructive Editing
Advanced Photoshop Manipulation
  • Layer Masks & Clipping Masks
  • Blending Modes & Creative Effects
  • Photo Manipulation, Composition & Lighting Match
  • Text Effects, Layer Styles & Typography Design
  • Generative Fill & AI Tools in Photoshop
  • Designing Social Media Post Banners & Posters
Adobe Illustrator & Vector Design
  • Illustrator Workspace & Artboard Setup
  • Pen Tool Mastery & Vector Path Editing
  • Shape Builder Tool, Pathfinder & Compound Shapes
  • Logo Design Process & Grid Systems
  • Creating Custom Vector Icons & Illustrations
  • Gradient Tool, Mesh Tool & Color Palettes
Brand Identity & Print Design
  • Brand Identity Design (Logo, Color Palette, Fonts)
  • Business Card & Letterhead Design
  • Flyer, Brochure & Banner Design in Illustrator
  • Packaging & Label Design Fundamentals
  • Exporting for Print (Bleed, Crop Marks, CMYK Setup)
  • Creating Product Mockups in Photoshop
Canva & Fast Graphic Production
  • Canva Interface & Brand Kit Setup
  • Designing Instagram Reels, Posts & Carousels
  • Creating Presentations, Resumes & E-books
  • Canva Magic Studio & AI Features
  • Short Animations, GIF Creation & Video Graphics
  • Portfolio Building & Exporting Designs for Client Delivery