Certification Course IN GRAPHIC DESIGN
Become an industry-ready Graphic Designer
150 hours | Live Personalized Mentorship in Small Groups
Certificate from SB Digital Academy, Kolkata
Our comprehensive and hands-on Graphic Design course will turn you into a proficient Graphic Design Professional, capable of creating visually compelling content that captures your audience’s attention. You will master key design principles such as typography, colour theory, and composition, along with advanced tools and techniques in software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and much more.
SESSION DURATION: JULY - NOVEMBER 2024
NEW BATCH STARTS FROM JULY 2024
TOTAL COURSE FEE
21,500/- INR
YOU CAN ALSO LEARN INDIVIDUAL MODULE
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Key Features of the course
5X higher live interaction with live online classes by industry experts
Master industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc
Work on real-life industry-based projects for hands-on training
Gain detailed insights into design principles such as typography, colour theory, and composition
Focus on creating visually compelling branding, logos, and digital illustrations
Learn how to design user-friendly interfaces and engaging social media graphics
Discover techniques for optimizing designs for various platforms, including web and mobile
Learn how to analyze design effectiveness and iterate based on user feedback and analytics
Extra doubt-clearing classes for personalized guidance
Specialization
Brand Identity Design
User Interface (UI) Design
User Experience (UX) Design
Motion Graphics
Digital Illustration
Print and Packaging Design
Web Design
Social Media Graphics
Advertising Design
Infographic Design
Typography Design
Environmental Design
Photo Editing and Manipulation
Programme Type
Certificate Course (Certificates will be provided by SB Digital Academy, Kolkata)
Duration & Timing
75 Days (75 lectures)
(150 hours, 2 classes of 2-hour duration/week)
Mode of Teaching
Live Online Classes with practical assignments on Google Meet/Zoom
Medium of Instruction
English / Bengali / Hindi
Eligibility to apply:-
Anyone who has appeared for Higher Secondary (+12) examination in the previous or current year
Anyone pursuing under-graduation courses (any stream) from any college all over India
Anyone pursuing post-graduation courses (any stream) from any college all over India
Any Graduate/Post Graduate (any stream) from any college in India
Any individual residing in India (any province) of any age
Must have a laptop/desktop with a standard/high-speed internet connection.
Selection procedure:-
First come first serve basis after an online Google Meet counselling
Evaluation Pattern:-
Online Test will be conducted
Practical Assignments & Theoretical Questions
COURSE DETAILS
Module 1:- Basics of Design
15 Days (15 lectures) (30 hours, 2 classes of 2-hour duration/week)
Module course fee:- 5000/- (Module-wise instalment)
Total Lectures = 15 | Total Assignments = 15 | Total Marks = 150
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An Introduction to Design Principles
■ Elements of Design ■ Principles of Design ■ Applying Design Principles ■ Case Studies
Introduction to Different Types of Graphic Design
■ Web Design ■ UI/Interactive Design ■ Advertising & Marketing Design ■ Motion Graphics & Animation ■ Packaging Design ■ Game Design ■ Illustration ■ Publication & Typographic Design ■ Case Studies
Creation of Advertising & Marketing Design
■ Logo Designing Basics & Practical ■ Poster Designing Basics & Practical ■ Hoarding/Billboard/Standee Designing Basics & Practical ■ Packaging Design Basics & Practical ■ Leaflet/Insertion Designing Basics & Practical
Social Media Advertisement Design
■ Basic layout design ■ Logo Placement ■ Text Placement ■ Working on different types of platforms
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Module 2:- Adobe Photoshop CC
15 Days (15 lectures) (30 hours, 2 classes of 2-hour duration/week)
Module course fee:- 5000/- (Module-wise instalment)
Total Lectures = 15 | Total Assignments = 15 | Total Marks = 150
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Getting Started with Photoshop
■ Zooming ■ Scrolling ■ Getting around ■ Tools ■ Copying & pasting
Photo Retouching
■ Spot Healing Brush ■ Content-Aware Fill
Cropping Photos
■ Cropping Photos ■ Straightening Photos ■ Straightening a Layer
Creating Graphics: Combing Photos, Text, & Graphics
■ Adding Type ■ Smart Objects ■ Importing Vector Graphics (Such as Logos) ■ Type Anti-Aliasing
Replacing Backgrounds
■ Select Subject ■ Select and Mask ■ Image compositing
Blend Modes & Opacity
■ Blend Modes ■ Opacity ■ Placing & Editing Smart Objects
Color Correction Using Color Balance
■ Creating adjustment layers for colour correction ■ Adjusting colour balance ■ Adjusting brightness/contrast
Colour Correction Using Curves
■ Colour correction with a Curves adjustment layer ■ Adjusting brightness and contrast with Curves ■ Setting white, black, & mid-points
Preparing Digital Photos for Print
■ Viewing/setting image size ■ Resampling pros & cons ■ Saving as PSD ■ Saving as TIFF
Exporting Files for Web/Digital
■ Resizing images for the web/digital ■ Reducing image size with resampling ■ Exporting an optimized JPEG ■ Exporting a transparent PNG
Sharpening Photos
■ The Smart Sharpen filter ■ Sharpening photos for digital & print
The Liquify Filter & Intro to Smart Filters
■ Smart Objects & Smart Filters ■ The Liquify Filter: Facial Features ■ Editing the Smart Filter: Using Liquify to Push Pixels
Layer Masking
■ Creating a Mask ■ Adjusting a Mask by Painting On It
Masking Smart Filters
■ Object Selection ■ Using & Masking Smart Filters
Converting to Black & White & Lens Correction
■ Converting to Black & White ■ Bringing back color in a specific area ■ Removing Lens Distortion
Placing Your Designs in Pre-made Mockups
■ Placing Your Design into a Mockup ■ Customizing the Mockup
Adjustment Layers & Masks
■ More Curves practice ■ Masking out unwanted adjustments ■ Organizing layers into groups
Retouching
■ Healing Brush with Rotation ■ Content-Aware Fill ■ Patch Tool
Placing Your Designs in Pre-made Mockups
■ Placing Your Design into a Mockup ■ Customizing the Mockup
Changing Color With a Blending Mode
■ Change the colour of an object ■ Using the Colour Blend Mode
Clipping Masks: Filling Shapes with Images
■ Masking a graphic with a shape/type ■ Clipping masks ■ Adding a Drop Shadow
Using Adjustment Layers as Clipping Masks
■ Adjusting the colour/brightness/contrast of specific areas in an image ■ Using Adjustment Layers with Clipping Masks
Camera Raw Fundamentals
■ Opening & editing RAW files
Batch Actions & the Image Processor
■ Creating & running actions ■ Batch processing files
Photoshop for Design: Adding a Title & Layer Styles
■ Creating a File with Photo & Text ■ Adding Effects: Stroke & Outer Glow ■ Fill vs. Opacity ■ Editing a Gradient & Saving a Gradient Preset for Later Use
Photoshop for Design: Creating Digital Art in Photoshop
■ Vector shapes ■ Brush Settings
Photoshop for Design: Compositing into a Photo
■ Distorting & warping a graphic onto a photo to create a mockup ■ Adding texture & shading
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Module 3:- Adobe Illustrator CC
15 Days (15 lectures) (30 hours, 2 classes of 2-hour duration/week)
Module course fee:- 5000/- (Module-wise instalment)
Total Lectures = 15 | Total Assignments = 15 | Total Marks = 150
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Straight Lines
■ Using the Pen Tool ■ Adjusting the Workspace ■ Arranging Objects ■ Colour Fills
Curves
■ Drawing Curves (Pen Tool) ■ Anchor Points and Direction Points ■ Default Fill and Stroke
Corners and Curves
■ Drawing Corners and Curves (Pen Tool) ■ Adjusting Anchor Points
Few Basic Tools
■ Fill and Stroke ■ Basic Shape Tools ■ Grouping Objects ■ Layers Panel ■ Working with Templates ■ Saving Illustrator Files: Options ■ Live Trace and Live Paint ■ Tracing Hand-Drawn Images ■ Colouring Live Paint Objects ■ Brushes ■ Flare Tool ■ Compound Paths ■ Group Selection Tool
Masking
■ Clipping Masks (Shapes) ■ Blob Brush Tool ■ Eraser Tool ■ Reflect Tool ■ Masking with Type Tool ■ Clipping Masks (Editable Type) ■ Filling Text with a Photo ■ Placing Linked Images
Blending
■ Blend Tool ■ Blending Options ■ Wavy Line Blend ■ Blending Lines ■ Reflect Tool ■ Rotate Tool
Colours and Gradients
■ Dashed Lines and Stroke Options ■ Saving Colors as Swatches ■ Blending Modes ■ Gradient Tool ■ Saving Gradient Swatches
Shapes and Pathfinder
■ Colour correction with a Curves adjustment layer ■ Adjusting brightness and contrast with Curves ■ Setting white, black, & mid-points
Preparing Digital Photos for Print
■ Merging Paths (Pathfinder) ■ Transparency Options ■ Grouping Objects
Patterns
■ Working with Type ■ Text and Character Options ■ Adding a Drop Cap ■ Type on a Path ■ Text Wrap ■ Fill Text with a Pattern
Styling Effects
■ Using the Appearance Panel ■ Transparency ■ Blending Modes ■ Drop Shadows ■ Arrowheads
Appearance and Graphic Styles
■ Graphic Styles ■ Appearance Panel ■ Multiple Fills ■ Auto-sizing Text Boxes
Illustrating a Design
■ Using Photoshop and Illustrator Together ■ Creating/Editing Clipping Masks ■ Compound Paths
Layers, Artboards & Recoloring Artwork
■ Adding and Removing Layers ■ Creating and Using Multiple Artboards ■ Recoloring Artwork ■ Converting CMYK Art to Spot Colors
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Module 4:- Adobe InDesign CC
15 Days (15 lectures) (30 hours, 2 classes of 2-hour duration/week)
Module course fee:- 5000/- (Module-wise instalment)
Total Lectures = 15 | Total Assignments = 15 | Total Marks = 150
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Getting to Know the InDesign Work Area
■ Tools, submenus and palettes ■ Setup up a new document ■ Creating document ■ Viewing the Document
Working with Typography
■ Creating Text Frames ■ Flowing copy ■ Changing fonts and paragraph alignment ■ Importing copy and entering it into frames ■ Text frame options ■ Spell Checking
Working with Colour
■ Applying color to objects ■ Creating dashed lines ■ Working with gradients ■ Creating and applying swatches and gradient swatches ■ Creating a tint ■ Multicolor gradient
Working with Images
■ Placing graphics ■ Stacking and text wrap ■ Align multiple objects
Master Pages and Grids
■ Creating Master pages ■ Linking Master pages ■ Editing master page items ■ Keep spreads together and delete pages ■ Guides, preferences baseline grid ■ The Layers palette
Master Pages and Grids
■ Creating Master pages ■ Linking Master pages ■ Editing master page items ■ Keep spreads together and delete pages ■ Guides, preferences baseline grid ■ The Layers palette
Style Sheets and Fine-Tuning Text
■ Different text flow options ■ Creating and applying styles ■ Importing Styles from another document ■ Creating a footer and Special Characters ■ Finding and changing formatting and special characters ■ Finding and changing a missing font ■ Creating text on a path ■ Working with tabs ■ Drop shadows
Image Manipulation in InDesign
■ The Links palette and how to update and edit graphics in other applications ■ Changing display settings ■ Clipping Pages (Removing a white background) ■ Examining Photoshop paths and alpha channels ■ Importing Illustrator files ■ Placing PDF files
Preparing Files for Print
■ Preflight ■ Transparency flattener preview ■ Ink ManagerDetermining how graphics print ■ Setting options for fonts ■ Creating a PDF preset ■ Exporting to PDF ■ Packaging an InDesign File
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Module 5:- Design Using Free Apps
15 Days (15 lectures) (30 hours, 2 classes of 2-hour duration/week)
Module course fee:- 1500/- (Module-wise instalment)
Total Lectures = 15 | Total Assignments = 15 | Total Marks = 150
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CANVA
Canva is a popular free graphics software online that offers a wide range of design tools that you can use to create PDFs, presentations, logo designing, social media posts, etc.
Adobe Express
Adobe Express is a cloud-based design platform where users can create videos, PDF documents, web pages, graphics and other digital assets. It is aimed at mainstream users, not professional graphic designers.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor, an essential tool for professionals and enthusiasts in the world of digital design.
Photopea
Photopea is a web-based photo and graphics editor. It is used for image editing, making illustrations, web design or converting between different image formats.
PhotoScape
PhotoScape is a powerful image editing software that, over the years, has gained strong popularity thanks to its simple interface and excellent results.
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Job Opportunities:-
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Designer
Web Designer
Art Director
Creative Director
Brand Identity Designer
Illustrator
Digital Artist
Visual Designer
Print Designer
Packaging Designer
Social Media Designer
Advertising Designer
Freelance Graphic Designer
Placement:-
This training course is intended to impart knowledge to those who wish to learn graphic design for personal or professional use. Successful candidates with good marks will be provided internships through their involvement in the projects of SB Digital Academy. References will be provided subject to the availability of any job in the known circle based on the performance of the candidate in the class, and the completion rate of the practical assignments as well as in the final examination.
Course Timings Details
Intake capacity:- 1 student/batch
Course commencement:- New Batch starts from July 2024
Class Timings (Day/Dates):-
Time Slot 1 (Weekend Morning Class):- Every Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Admission Open)
Time Slot 2 (Weekdays Morning Class):- Every Monday & Wednesday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Admission Open)
Time Slot 3 (Weekdays Morning Class):- Every Tuesday & Thursday | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Admission Open)