Essentials and Intermediate training

1. Graphic Design in General

• Graphic design history
• Graphic design timeline
• Logo design history
• Corporate identity and logo design
• Brainstorming alone
• Brand training glossary

2. The Graphic Design Process

• The design elements
• The 8 design principles
• Design problems to avoid
• Getting started

3. Printing / Paper / File Formats / Resolution

• Print vs Web file formats and colour
• Different paper
• Fundamentals of folding
• DTP and REPRO glossary

4. Colour in Graphic Design

• Colour basics
• Working with colour
• The colour wheel
• The psychology of colour

5. Layout and Fonts

• Different typefaces
• Typeface do’s and don’ts
• Typography / Typesetting
• Type and colour
• Layout in general

6. Design

• Designing a Business card
• Designing a Letterhead
• Designing a Poster
• Designing a Full-colour brochure
• Designing a Full-colour Menu
• Designing of a flyer

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Course Days: 2 Days