3-Month Graphic Design Course Plan

Overview

Week Topic Details Assignments/Projects

1 Introduction to Graphic Design
Overview, History, Importance,
Research
KeyandTermspresent on a fam
2 Principles of Design Balance, Contrast, Emphasis,
CreateMovement,
a poster using
Proportion,
the princip
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3 Elements of Design Line, Shape, Color, Texture,
Design
Space,
a flyer
Form
incorporating vari
4 Color Theory Color Wheel, Harmonies,Develop
Psychology
a color
of Color
scheme and mo
5 Typography Basics Typefaces, Fonts, Hierarchy,
Create
Spacing
a typographic poster
6 Advanced Typography Font Pairing, Creating Visual Redesign
Interest
a magazine cover with
7 Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Interface, Tools, Basic Photo
Edit a
Editing
photograph: adjust brightn
8 Advanced Photoshop Techniques
Layers, Masks, Retouching,
Create
Compositing
a digital collage
9 Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Vector Graphics, Interface,
Design
BasicaShapes
simple logo using Illus
10 Advanced Illustrator Techniques
Pen Tool, Gradients, Patterns
Create an icon set or detailed ill
11 Introduction to Adobe InDesign
Layout Design, Interface,Design
Basic Tools
a two-page magazine sp
12 Advanced InDesign Techniques
Master Pages, Grids, Styles
Create a tri-fold brochure
13 Branding and Identity Design
Logos, Business Cards, Brand
Develop
Guidelines
a complete brand ident
14 Web Design Basics Wireframing, UI/UX Principles,
DesignResponsive
a homepage Design
layout
15 Portfolio Development Curating Work, Presentation,Compile
Personal
and refine
Branding
a portfolio sh
16 Final Project and Presentation
Final Project Review, Feedback,
Present Q&A
final project and receive

Weekly Breakdown (3 hours per session)

Week 1: Introduction to Graphic Design

Hour 1: Course Overview, Introduction to Graphic Design

Hour 2: History and Evolution of Graphic Design

Hour 3: Key Terms and Concepts in Graphic Design

Week 2: Principles of Design

Hour 1: Introduction to Design Principles

Hour 2: Detailed Exploration of Each Principle

Hour 3: Workshop: Applying Design Principles in a Poster

Week 3: Elements of Design

Hour 1: Introduction to Design Elements

Hour 2: Detailed Exploration of Each Element

Hour 3: Workshop: Creating a Flyer Using Design Elements

Week 4: Color Theory

Hour 1: Understanding the Color Wheel

Hour 2: Color Harmonies and Psychology

Hour 3: Workshop: Developing a Brand Color Scheme

Week 5: Typography Basics

Hour 1: Introduction to Typography

Hour 2: Exploring Typefaces, Fonts, and Hierarchy

Hour 3: Workshop: Creating a Typographic Poster

Week 6: Advanced Typography

Hour 1: Advanced Typographic Techniques

Hour 2: Font Pairing and Visual Interest

Hour 3: Workshop: Redesigning a Magazine Cover

Week 7: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop

Hour 1: Introduction to Photoshop Interface and Tools

Hour 2: Basic Photo Editing Techniques

Hour 3: Workshop: Editing a Photograph

Week 8: Advanced Photoshop Techniques

Hour 1: Working with Layers and Masks

Hour 2: Retouching and Compositing Techniques

Hour 3: Workshop: Creating a Digital Collage

Week 9: Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

Hour 1: Introduction to Illustrator Interface and Tools

Hour 2: Creating Basic Shapes and Vector Graphics

Hour 3: Workshop: Designing a Simple Logo

Week 10: Advanced Illustrator Techniques

Hour 1: Mastering the Pen Tool

Hour 2: Using Gradients and Patterns

Hour 3: Workshop: Creating an Icon Set or Illustration

Week 11: Introduction to Adobe InDesign

Hour 1: Introduction to InDesign Interface and Tools

Hour 2: Basics of Layout Design

Hour 3: Workshop: Designing a Magazine Spread

Week 12: Advanced InDesign Techniques

Hour 1: Using Master Pages and Grids

Hour 2: Styles and Advanced Layout Techniques

Hour 3: Workshop: Creating a Tri-fold Brochure

Week 13: Branding and Identity Design

Hour 1: Introduction to Branding Concepts

Hour 2: Designing Logos and Business Cards

Hour 3: Workshop: Developing a Brand Identity

Week 14: Web Design Basics

Hour 1: Introduction to Web Design and UI/UX Principles

Hour 2: Wireframing and Responsive Design Basics

Hour 3: Workshop: Designing a Homepage Layout

Week 15: Portfolio Development

Hour 1: Curating and Organizing Work

Hour 2: Presentation Techniques and Personal Branding

Hour 3: Workshop: Compiling a Professional Portfolio

Week 16: Final Project and Presentation

Hour 1: Final Project Review and Feedback

Hour 2: Q&A Session and Individual Consultations

Hour 3: Final Project Presentations