Welcome to “Beginner Graphic Design – From Foundation to Portfolio”. Your step-by-step journey into the world of creativity, visual communication, and digital tools. Over 12 weeks, you’ll master the fundamentals of design, learn to use industry-leading software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva), and build a portfolio of real projects that set you apart.
Whether you’re completely new to design or exploring a creative career shift, this course is your starting point to design with confidence.
Duration: 12 Weeks (3 Months)
What You’ll Learn
Photoshop Fundamentals:
Learn to edit photos, use layers and masks, adjust colors, and create visually engaging posters and banners.
Illustrator for Beginners:
Master vector graphics, icons, and logo creation. Explore typography and create scalable designs for branding.
Canva for Everyday Design:
Harness Canva’s simplicity to produce social media content, campaigns, and branded templates in minutes.
Design Principles:
Understand color theory, typography, balance, and layout. The building blocks behind every professional design.
Practical Applications:
Apply your skills to real-world projects like social media campaigns, logos, brochures, posters, and infographics.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will:
- Understand and apply design principles (color, typography, layout).
- Gain practical skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva.
- Create real-world projects: posters, logos, branding kits, social media campaigns, brochures.
- Build a portfolio with 5–6 strong projects ready for freelance or entry-level jobs.
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring Graphic Designers: Beginners who want to enter the design industry.
- Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners: Those who want to design their own marketing assets.
- Students & Hobbyists: Anyone with a passion for creativity and a desire to learn design tools.
- Marketing Professionals: Add design to your toolkit to level up your campaigns.
Module Breakdown
Month 1 – Foundations & Tools
- Week 1: Design Principles → contrast, alignment, balance, proximity, repetition.
- Week 2: Typography & Layout → type hierarchy, readability, grid systems.
- Week 3: Photoshop Basics → interface, layers, masks, selections, photo editing.
- Week 4: Illustrator Basics → vectors, pen tool, shapes, intro to logos.
Month 2 – Applied Design
- Week 5: Branding Essentials → logos, color palettes, mood boards, stationery.
- Week 6: Print & Layout → brochures, flyers, preparing print files (bleed, CMYK).
- Week 7: Social Media Design (with Canva) →
- Instagram/Facebook post templates
- Stories and carousel designs
- Quick campaign creation with Canva tools
- Week 8: Mixed Practice →
- Photoshop + Illustrator + Canva workflow
- Project: create a brand kit + 1-week social media campaign.
Month 3 – Advanced Practice & Portfolio
- Week 9: Advanced Photoshop → compositing, mock advertising poster.
- Week 10: Advanced Illustrator → infographics, vector illustrations.
- Week 11: Real-World Client Simulation → students choose a mock client brief (startup, café, NGO).
- Week 12: Portfolio & Career Prep → building Behance/Dribbble, polishing projects, freelancing basics, final showcase.
By the End of This Course…
You’ll have:
- A strong grasp of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Canva.
- A polished portfolio of real projects (logos, campaigns, posters, brochures).
- The confidence to start freelancing, apply for junior design roles, or design for your own brand.