Graphic Designs Course

Graphic Design Course Schedule with CorelDRAW, Photoshop and Illustrator

Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design and Tools

Week 1: Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Basic design concepts (typography, colors, shapes, balance, visual hierarchy).

Introduction to graphic design tools: CorelDRAW, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Setting up the work environment.

Module 2: CorelDRAW - Vector Design

Week 2: Basic CorelDRAW Tools

CorelDRAW interface and its main tools.

Creating vector shapes and lines.

Working with Bézier curves and freeform shapes.

Aligning and distributing objects.

Week 3: Advanced Design with CorelDRAW

Manipulating text and typographic effects.

Applying gradients, fills and outlines.

Using blending and distortion tools.

Creating logos and visual identity.

Module 3: Photoshop - Image Editing and Manipulation

Week 4: Introduction to Photoshop

Photoshop interface and its main tools.

Working with layers and masks.

Image cropping, selection and retouching tools.

Brightness, contrast and color adjustment.

Week 5: Advanced Effects and Compositions in Photoshop

Light and shadow effects, image texturing.

Using filters and special effects.

Restoring and retouching old images.

Creating professional montages and photomontages.

Module 4: Illustrator - Advanced Vector Creation

Week 6: First Steps in Illustrator

Introduction to Illustrator and its differences from CorelDRAW.

Creating geometric shapes and using paths.

Working with brushes and vector patterns.

Pen tool and precise vector drawing.

Week 7: Creative Design with Illustrator

Creating detailed vector illustrations.

Using blending and gradient tools.

Three-dimensional effects and perspective in Illustrator.

Creating graphs and infographics.

Module 5: Final Project - Tool Integration

Week 8: Developing a Complete Project

Integration between CorelDRAW, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Choosing a final project (visual identity, advertising poster, packaging, etc.).

Application of the concepts learned in the project.

Review