Duration: 16 Weeks (4 Months) | Weekly 02 Sessions| 02 Hours per Session

Tools: Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Illustrator (CS versions)

Mode: Interactive workshops, guided practice, live demonstrations, and project-based learning.

End Goal: Produce print-media-friendly, industry-standard designs and build a professional portfolio ready for global opportunities.

Support: 02 Months after course live Q&A

Month 1 – Foundations of Design & Photoshop Basics

Week 1: Welcome to Graphic Design

• Understand what graphic design is and its role in print media.
• Get familiar with Adobe Creative Cloud, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Topics:

• Introduction to Graphic Design (history, trends, industry).
• Overview of Photoshop vs Illustrator (raster vs vector).
• Setting up a workspace for design success.

Outcome: Participants can open, create, and save Photoshop files.

Week 2: Photoshop Essentials – Working with Images

Topics:

• Resolution, DPI, CMYK vs RGB (printing standards).
• Cropping, resizing, and image adjustments.
• Understanding layers and layer styles.

Outcome: Participants can prepare photos for professional use.

Week 3: Typography & Text Effects in Photoshop

Topics:

• Typography basics (serif, sans-serif, hierarchy).
• Adding and formatting text.
• Creative text effects for posters.

Outcome: Participants can combine images and text into strong layouts.

Week 4: Image Composition & Mini Project 1

Outcome: First professional design ready for print media portfolio.

Month 2 – Mastering Photoshop for Print Media

Week 5: Advanced Photo Editing

Topics:

• Retouching, healing, and cloning.
• Removing backgrounds and cut-outs

Outcome: Participants can perform clean, professional edits.

Week 6: Layouts & Multi-Page Design in Photoshop

Topics:

• Creating flyers, brochures, and marketing materials.
• Using grids, guides, and alignment for print layouts.

Outcome: Participants can structure multi-page layouts professionally.

Week 7: Color Management & Printing Standards

Topics:

• CMYK vs Pantone, bleed, safe zones, margins.
• Exporting files for print (TIFF, PDF, EPS).

Outcome: Participants understand how to prepare print files correctly.

Week 8: Mini Project 2 – Brand Identity Pack

Outcome: First portfolio-worthy branding project created.

Month 3 – Illustrator for Vector Mastery

Week 9: Introduction to Illustrator & Vector Graphics

Topics:

• Raster vs Vector in-depth.
• Illustrator workspace, artboards, and file setup.

Outcome: Participants create basic vector illustrations.

Week 10: Logo Design Principles

Topics:

• Characteristics of great logos.
• Typography in Illustrator.

Outcome: Participants create basic vector illustrations.

Week 11: Iconography & Infographics

Topics:

• Creating vector icons and illustrations.
• Designing infographics for print and digital.

Outcome: Participants can create clear, communicative graphics.

Week 12: Mini Project 3 – Marketing Collateral Pack

Outcome: Strong vector-based portfolio project.

Month 4 – Illustrator for Vector Mastery

Week 13: Packaging & Product Design

Topics:

• Designing for packaging and dielines.
• Mockups and 3D previews.

Outcome: Participants understand packaging standards.

Week 14: Real-World Printing Prep

Topics:

• File formats for offset & digital printing.
• Color proofing and test prints.

Outcome: Participants are fully confident in print production workflow.

Week 16: Capstone Project & Graduation

Topics:

• Selecting and presenting projects.
• Creating mockups for portfolios.
• Basics of freelancing platforms & client briefs.

Outcome: Portfolio-ready professional design package.