Graphic Design and Adobe Creative Suite Training Course

I Introduction
Lesson 1 delivers a brief introduction to basic graphic design and Adobe package fundamentals such as Workspace layout and Adobes use of layers. A brief overview of the 10 lessons in the module will also be covered.

II Graphic Design Principles / Create a Poster
Graphic design principles such as Alignment, Balance, Contrast, Proximity and Repetition will be taught in a practical way resulting in your first poster creation using Photoshop.

III Creating Image Composites
Combine multiple images into one to create subtle or quite drastic effects! Create backgrounds using gradient and texture fills and use masks and selection tools to cut out image backgrounds. Use image adjustments to blend images together.

IV Photo Editing
Learn how to open, edit/manipulate and save an image. Create more visually appealing images through enhancement and manipulation using Photoshop’s powerful selection and healing tools as well as adjustment layers.

V Introduction to Illustrator / Create a Logo
Learn about the Illustrator application and vector graphics and why it is such a powerful tool for designers. Create your very own logo by using the Shape Tool, manipulating and colouring shapes, using and manipulating Symbols and editing and manipulating Text in Illustrator.

VI Illustrator Part 2 / Tracing Artwork & Brushes
Trace features and Pen Tool to create vector graphics from standard images. Add interest and details to illustrations by using Illustrators brushes. Create and use your own brushes.

VII Typography
An introduction to Typography basics and simple design rules. Learn about typographic quality through Point Size, Kerning, Line Spacing and Length. Create a simple Typographic image by mixing, combining and manipulating type.

VIII Create a Web Layout - Part 1
Use Photoshop to design a web interface. Setup Document for web. Use Guides. Create textured/gradient backgrounds. Add edit and transform graphics. Advanced image techniques such as reflection and light effects. Advanced type effects and typography. Button design.

IX Create a Web Layout - Part 2
Use Photoshop to design a web interface. Setup Document for web. Use Guides. Create textured/gradient backgrounds. Add edit and transform graphics. Advanced image techniques such as reflection and light effects. Advanced type effects and typography. Button design.

X Introduction to InDesign / Create a Business Card
An introduction to the industry standard publishing application. Learn about the InDesign workspace, create and setup a new document, add assets such as text and imagery, learn about Frames and how they work, applying colour and text formatting. Create your own business card.