Introduction
This course is designed to enhance the Creativity and Knowledge of student in the domain of Digital media designing. This course will assess the real skills of designing. It will give real industry experience to students as the course conduct in an environment similar to the industry with practical sessions using the latest technologies. Main objective of this course is to Create and Develop individual with both theoretical and practical background in a professional manner. This qualification will act as an entry ticket to industry. This will help student to sustain in the industry with rapid technological changes. This course will act as a foundation to explore new sight on their career.
Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
LO1. Identify the core areas of graphic designing and creativity development
LO2. Apply the theories and principles to their creations
LO3. Utilize relevant graphic designing software for the requirement
LO4. Understand the client requirement correctly and cater to that requirement
LO5. Understand basic photography techniques
Outline of syllabus
- Introduction to Graphic Design
- Image Creation
- Color Theory
- Typography
- Design Consideration
- Design for Print
- Digital Marketing
Detailed Syllabus
- Session 01 : Introduction to Graphic Design
What is Graphic Designing?, (Usage of Graphic Designing, Hardware, Software Tools), Fundamentals of Design (Design Elements, Principles of Designing), Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, (Introduction to Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Tool Panel, Canvas Programs)
- Session 02 : Image Creation
Working with Vector and Raster Graphics, Image File Formats, Layouts, Adobe Photoshop (Making Digital Images, Photoshop Effects and Masking, Photo Editing)
- Session 03 : Color Theory
Introduction to Color, Color Models, Pantone Matching System, Adobe Photoshop (Photo Manipulation, Animated Graphics, Image Color Adjustments), Adobe Illustrator, (Introduction to Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Illustrator Interface, Adobe Illustrator Tools Panel, Artboard Programs)
- Session 04 : Typography
Font Types, Leading and Kerning, Installing Fonts, Choosing a Font, Adobe Illustrator, (Adobe Illustrator Tools, Vector File Types, Illustrator Effects and 3D Effects, Vector Drawing)
- Session 05 : Design Considerations
Corporate Identity, Branding, Packaging, Design for Exhibition, Design for Web and Printing, Adobe Illustrator, (Image Tracing, 3D Object Designing in Illustrator)
- Session 06 :Design for Print
Screen to Print, (Display Colors and Print Colors, Proofing, Selecting Papers), Adobe InDesign, Introduction to Adobe InDesign (Adobe InDesign Interface, InDesign Tool Panel, Document Programs, Inserting and Formatting Text, Placing Object)
- Session 07 : Digital Marketing
What is Digital Marketing, Digital Marketing Platforms, Digital Marketing Practices, Design for Social Media, Adobe InDesign, (Pages, Layers and Link Pallets, Colour Conversion, Master Pages, Preflight Panel, Exporting and Packaging)
- Session 08 : Photography
Introduction to Photography, History of Photography, Components of a Camera, Camera Types, Principles of Photography, Practical Session at Studio, Editing Photographs