Tuition : ₦ 35,000
Location: Kano
Location: Kano
Course Curriculum
Module 1 - Introduction to Graphic Design
Module 1 - Introduction to Graphic Design
Definition: A definition of graphic design
History: The history of written communication from ancient to present times with visual examples of pivotal movements and designer work.
Specialties: Explanation of the various specialities within the industry of graphic design.
History: The history of written communication from ancient to present times with visual examples of pivotal movements and designer work.
Specialties: Explanation of the various specialities within the industry of graphic design.
Module 2 - Elements and Principles of Graphic Design
Visual elements of Graphic Design
Line Visual element
Colour Visual element
Shape Visual element
Texture Visual element
Space Visual element
Form Visual element
Typography Visual element
Design principles
Contrast Design principle
Hierarchy Design principle
Alignment Design principle
Balance Design principle
Proximity Design principle
Repetition Design principle
Simplicity Design principle
Line Visual element
Colour Visual element
Shape Visual element
Texture Visual element
Space Visual element
Form Visual element
Typography Visual element
Design principles
Contrast Design principle
Hierarchy Design principle
Alignment Design principle
Balance Design principle
Proximity Design principle
Repetition Design principle
Simplicity Design principle
Module 3 - Introduction to Design in Photoshop
Beginners guide to Photoshop
Working with layers
Using layer mask
Importing Images
Cutting images from background using the pen tool
Resizing and Cropping Images
Using the Type Tool
Creating an adjustment layer
Working with layers
Using layer mask
Importing Images
Cutting images from background using the pen tool
Resizing and Cropping Images
Using the Type Tool
Creating an adjustment layer
Module 4 - Creating your first Design : step by step process
Creating a Nike flyer design by applying everything taught in previous modules in an easy to follow style. Sample files and fonts needed will be provided for you.
Importing logo file
Changing logo colour using layer style
Manipulating Type using layer mask to hide and reveal
Cutting out model’s picture from background
Improving image quality using Adjustment later
Creating a Nike flyer design by applying everything taught in previous modules in an easy to follow style. Sample files and fonts needed will be provided for you.
Importing logo file
Changing logo colour using layer style
Manipulating Type using layer mask to hide and reveal
Cutting out model’s picture from background
Improving image quality using Adjustment later
Module 5 - Output settings and file format
How to save your work
File sizes
Understanding different file formats
Saving for web
How to save your work
File sizes
Understanding different file formats
Saving for web
Bonus Module 6 - Creating your first portfolio
Publishing your designs online
Publishing your designs offline : Creating your offline portfolio in pdf format.
Design resources : Links to platforms where you can find free high quality images, fonts and illustrations to work with.
2020 Training Calendar
Publishing your designs online
Publishing your designs offline : Creating your offline portfolio in pdf format.
Design resources : Links to platforms where you can find free high quality images, fonts and illustrations to work with.
2020 Training Calendar
February Classes
Friday/Saturday – 5th/6th of February
Friday/Saturday - 12th/13th of February
Friday/Saturday - 19th/20th of February
Friday/Saturday - 26th/27th of February
April Classes
Friday/Saturday – 2nd/3rd of April
Friday/Saturday – 9th/10th of April
Friday/Saturday - 16th/17th of April
Friday/Saturday – 23rd/24th of April
Friday/Saturday – 5th/6th of February
Friday/Saturday - 12th/13th of February
Friday/Saturday - 19th/20th of February
Friday/Saturday - 26th/27th of February
April Classes
Friday/Saturday – 2nd/3rd of April
Friday/Saturday – 9th/10th of April
Friday/Saturday - 16th/17th of April
Friday/Saturday – 23rd/24th of April
June Classes
Friday/Saturday – 4th/5th of June
Friday/Saturday - 11th/12th of June
Friday/Saturday - 18th/19th of June
Friday/Saturday – 25th/26th of June
Friday/Saturday – 4th/5th of June
Friday/Saturday - 11th/12th of June
Friday/Saturday - 18th/19th of June
Friday/Saturday – 25th/26th of June
August Classes
Friday/Saturday – 6th/7th of August
Friday/Saturday - 13th/14th of August
Friday/Saturday – 20th/21st of August
Friday/Saturday - 27th/28th of August
Friday/Saturday – 6th/7th of August
Friday/Saturday - 13th/14th of August
Friday/Saturday – 20th/21st of August
Friday/Saturday - 27th/28th of August
October Classes
Friday/Saturday – 1st/2nd of October
Friday/Saturday – 8th/9th of October
Friday/Saturday - 15th/16th of October
Friday/Saturday – 22nd/23rd of October
Friday/Saturday – 1st/2nd of October
Friday/Saturday – 8th/9th of October
Friday/Saturday - 15th/16th of October
Friday/Saturday – 22nd/23rd of October
