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Graphics Design Syllabus

The Graphics & Digital Design syllabus outlines a 20-class course aimed at developing foundational and intermediate graphic design skills through theory and practical projects. The course is divided into six phases covering topics such as design basics, raster and vector graphics, branding, UI/UX design, motion graphics, and culminates in independent projects. Students will utilize various digital tools like Canva, Photopea, and Figma to complete mini projects and a final project showcasing their skills.

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Graphics Design Syllabus

The Graphics & Digital Design syllabus outlines a 20-class course aimed at developing foundational and intermediate graphic design skills through theory and practical projects. The course is divided into six phases covering topics such as design basics, raster and vector graphics, branding, UI/UX design, motion graphics, and culminates in independent projects. Students will utilize various digital tools like Canva, Photopea, and Figma to complete mini projects and a final project showcasing their skills.

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Graphics & Digital Design – 20-Class

Syllabus
Module Goal:
To develop foundational and intermediate skills in graphic design through theory, practical
tasks, and creative projects using modern digital tools.

Phase 1: Introduction to Design (Weeks 1–3)


 Class 1: Basics of Graphic Design
- Elements: Line, shape, color, texture, space
- Principles: Balance, contrast, alignment, repetition
- Tool: Canva
 Class 2: Color Theory & Typography
- Color wheel, complementary/analogous colors
- Fonts, hierarchy, spacing
- Tool: Coolors.co, Google Fonts
 Class 3: Layouts and Composition
- Rule of thirds, grids, whitespace
- Poster/banner creation
 Mini Project 1: Design a social media post using Canva for a fictional event

Phase 2: Working with Raster Graphics (Weeks 4–6)


 Class 4: Image Editing Basics
- Cropping, filters, brightness/contrast
- Tool: Photopea
 Class 5: Layering, Masks & Selection Tools
- Cutouts, backgrounds, overlays
 Class 6: Design a Creative Poster
- Applying learned tools
 Mini Project 2: Redesign a movie or music album poster using Photopea

Phase 3: Vector Graphics (Weeks 7–9)


 Class 7: Introduction to Vector Graphics
- Difference between raster and vector
- Tool: Vectr, Boxy SVG
 Class 8: Shapes, Pen Tool & Icons
- Creating your own logo
 Class 9: Illustration Practice
- Minimal flat illustrations, icons
 Mini Project 3: Create a personal or brand logo using a vector tool
Phase 4: Branding & Design Application (Weeks 10–12)
 Class 10: Design for Print vs Digital
- File formats, DPI, bleed, RGB vs CMYK
 Class 11: Branding Essentials
- Brand identity, color scheme, font selection
 Class 12: Mockup Creation
- Tool: Smartmockups.com, Canva Mockup
 Mini Project 4: Design a brand identity kit (logo, colors, mockup)

Phase 5: UI/UX & Web Graphics (Weeks 13–15)


 Class 13: Basics of UI/UX Design
- Wireframing, layout thinking
 Class 14: Designing App Interfaces
- Tool: Figma
 Class 15: Web Banners and Ads
- Ad sizes, calls to action (CTAs)
 Mini Project 5: Design a landing page or app screen in Figma

Phase 6: Motion Graphics & Fun Design (Weeks 16–18)


 Class 16: Intro to Animation & Motion Design
- Tool: Canva GIF maker, Crello (VistaCreate)
 Class 17: Creating GIFs and Short Animations
- Meme GIFs, transitions
 Class 18: Infographics & Data Visualization
- Tool: Venngage, Piktochart
 Mini Project 6: Create an animated Instagram story/GIF

Final Phase: Independent & Fun Projects (Weeks 19–20)


 Class 19: Portfolio Building + Peer Review
- Compile using Canva or Google Slides
 Class 20: Final Project
- Choose one: Social media campaign | Mini brand | Website UI | Illustrated poster
- Present to class or upload online

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