Certificate in Graphic Design
Certificate
In Guwahati
Description
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Type
Certificate
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Location
Guwahati
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Duration
3 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Overview
Graphic designing is a creative field which involves communicating with use of objects, shapes, text, images etc. The Certificate in Graphic course enables students to gain broad-based knowledge on a variety of design communications disciplines, including advertising, branding, visual identity, packaging and design management. This will show you how to bring your creativity to life with an intense production-based course, built around industry-standard computer software – Adobe Photoshop to cover the vast field of graphic designing
You’ll also learn portfolio creation, as well as how to prepare yourself for that first step into the graphic design industry – whether you want to pursue a role at a graphic development studio, or launch your own entrepreneurial venture.
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Subjects
- Basic computer
- Basic qualification
Teachers and trainers (1)
Tarun Gupta
Faculty
Course programme
Syllabus
INTRODUCTION
A definition of graphic design and its specialised industries. Practice, history and processes of the graphic design. Design elements and principles. Thinking Creatively. Explore the theory and practice of visual creative thinking, problem solving, and the design process. In-depth study of visual language of a designers. Vector graphics vs. raster graphics.
PIXEL BASED EDITING
Introduction to pixel based graphics or raster graphics. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop as industry leader in pixel based editing. Setting up the workspace according to project needs. In-depth practice on tools of the application. Working with raster layers. Blending modes and layer styles. Color correction and manipulation with a wide range of adjustment tools. Working with text in photoshop. Introduction to vector graphics and smart objects in photoshop. Working with effects panel. Photo editing and manipulations in photoshop. Advanced tools in photoshop like vanishing point, liquify, lens correction etc. Third party plugins for photoshop.
CORPORATE BRANDING & PACKAGE DESIGN
Brand management and aesthetics. Logo design techniques for specific organizations. Raster and vector logo forms. Corporate stationary designing that includes letter head, business cards, envelopes, id cards etc. Harmony in designs throughout the brand identity. Creating promotional materials like posters, banners, standees etc. Dimensions and printing requirements for various abstracts. Package designs for products in illustrator weighing in the factors of the consumer, the client, and societal and environmental concerns.
PRINT FORMAT
Understanding print formats. Working with CMYK mode. Preparing a document for print. Terminology of printing. Offset vs digital printing. Print stationary and formats.
PORTFOLIO
Understanding career opportunities in graphic designing. Designing a unique portfolio degree that reflects your understanding of design principles and techniques. This collection of your art and design projects will act as your own piece of branded media, which you’ll use to communicate your strengths as a designer to potential employers.
Certificate in Graphic Design