Adobe Illustrator CC

Lesson 1. Introduction & Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator CC

• About Illustrator.
• Navigating Illustrator.
• Exploring Panels & Menus.
• Creating & Viewing a New Document.
• Customizing the Interface.
• Setting Preferences.
• Exploring the Toolbox, Applications Bar & Options Bar.
• Understanding the workspace.
• Creating a new document.
• Opening new files.
• Opening existing files.

Lesson 2. Creating artwork

• Vector v Bitmap formats.
• Apply design principles to create artwork.
• Using pen and shape tools to create basic geometry.
• Selecting and Grouping objects.
• Transform and modify elements.
• Create and manipulate text.
• Organize artwork using layers.
• Create symbols.

Lesson 3: Colours, Selecting and Aligning Objects

• Applying selection techniques.
• Aligning objects.
• Working with groups.
• Exploring object arrangement.
• Selecting and applying colours.
• Applying and modifying gradients.

 

Lesson 4: Creating and Editing Shapes

• Working with basic shapes.
• Pathfinder Full
• Combining and editing shapes.
• Using Image Trace to create shapes.

 

Lesson 5: Effects and Transparency

• Apply transparency to objects.
• Blend elements using blend effects.
• Working with bitmaps.
• Placing raster images.
• Using the links panel to relink and update images.
• Tracing images using live trace presets

 

Lesson 6: Working with Type

• Working with type on a path
• Warping text
• Creating and applying text styles
• Formatting type
• Working with type
• Wrapping text around an object
• Creating text outlines

 

Lesson 7: (a) Organizing Your Artwork with Layers

                 (b)Blending Colors and Shapes

• Understanding layers
• Creating layers and sub-layers
• Editing layers and objects
• Pasting layers
• Viewing layers
• Applying appearance attributes to layers
• Creating a clipping mask
• Working with gradients
• Working with blended objects

 

Lesson 8: Freelancing Beginners Guideline

• Understand Online Marketplace
• Create Freelancing Account.
• Creating an effective profile.
• Understand clients design briefing.
• Submit your design.

Lesson 9: PROJECT-1

• Logo Design, Icon & Info Graphics Design

           (One by one check and problem solutions)

Lesson 10: PROJECT-2

• Business Card Design

           (One by one check and problem solutions)

Lesson 11: PROJECT-3

• Flyer/Brochure Design

           (One by one check and problem solutions)

Lesson 12: Final Project Submit

• Website Layout Template, Banner, Image/Photo Editing, Advertisements Banner Design (Facebook, Google, Custom etc.). Create Icon, Logo Design, Business Card and Letterhead. Etc

 

Adobe Photoshop CC

Lesson 13: Introduction & Getting Started with Adobe Photoshop CC

• About Adobe Photoshop.
• Navigating Photoshop.
• Exploring Panels & Menus.
• Exploring the Toolbox, Applications Bar & Options Bar.
• Customizing the Interface.
• Setting Preferences.
• Creating a New Document.
• Opening new files.

Lesson 14: Working with Images & Introduction to Color Correction

• Working with Multiple Images, Rulers, Guides & Grids.
• Undoing Steps with History.
• Adjusting Color with the New Adjustments Panel.
• Masks Panel & Vibrance Color Correction Command.
• Tool & the Save for Web & Devices Interface.
• Color Spaces & Color Modes.
• Adjusting Levels.
• Adjust Curves, Non-Destructively, with Adjustment Layers.

Lesson 15: Resizing & Cropping Images

• Understanding Pixels & Resolution.
• The Image Size Command.
• Interpolation Options.
• Resizing for Print & Web.
• Cropping & Straightening an Image.
• Adjusting Canvas Size & Canvas Rotation.

 

Lesson 16: Working with basic selections

• Selecting with the Elliptical Marquee Tool.
• Using the Magic Wand & Free Transform Tool.
• Selecting with the Regular & Polygonal Lasso Tools.
• Combining Selections.
• Using the Magnetic Lasso Tool.
• Using the Quick Selection Tool & Refine Edge.
• Modifying Selections.

Lesson 17: Organizing Layers

• Understanding the Background Layer.
• Creating, Selecting, Linking & Deleting Layers.
• Locking & Merging Layers.
• Copying Layers, Using Perspective & Layer Styles.
• Filling & Grouping Layers.
• Introduction to Blending Modes.
• Blending Modes, Opacity & Fill.
• Creating & Modifying Text.

 

Lesson 18: Painting in Photoshop

• Using the Brush Tool.
• Working with Colors & Swatches.
• Creating & Using Gradients.
• Creating & Working with Brushes.
• Using the Pencil & Eraser Tools.
• Painting with Selections.

Lesson 19: Photo Retouching

• The Red Eye Tool.
• The Clone Stamp Tool.
• The Patch Tool & the Healing Brush Tool.
• The Spot Healing Brush Tool.
• The Color Replacement Tool.
• The Toning & Focus Tools.
• Painting with History.

Lesson 20: Working with the Pen Tool

• Understanding Paths & the Pen Tool2. Creating Straight & Curved Paths.
• Creating Combo Paths.
• Creating a Clipping Path.

Lesson 21: Creating Special Effects

• Getting Started with Photoshop Filters.
• Smart Filters.
• Creating Text Effects.
• Applying Gradients to Text.

Lesson 22: Exporting Your Work

• Saving with Different File Formats.
• Saving for Web & Devices.
• Printing Options.

 

Lesson 23: Project-1

• Advertisements Banner Design (Website, Facebook, Google, Custom etc.)

           (One by one check and problem solutions)

Lesson 24: Project-2

• Website Layout Design

(One by one check and problem solutions)

Final Exam (MCQ, Practical, VIVA)

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