Graphic Design Training in Nepal

Photoshop Training Course Module

Course Overview:

This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in Adobe Photoshop, covering essential tools and techniques for image editing, manipulation, and design. The curriculum is structured to build proficiency through practical projects and exercises, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience and develop their creative skills.

Module 2.1 : Introduction to Photoshop Interface

Interface Overview:

• Menu Bar: Overview of the menu bar and its functions.
• Tools Panel: Introduction to the tools for selection, painting, retouching, etc.
• Options Bar: Customizing settings for selected tools.
• Panels: Navigating and using panels for layers, adjustments, and color.
• Document Window: Understanding the workspace for viewing and editing images.

Module 2.2 : Layer System and Organizing Projects

Layers:

• Creating, managing, and organizing layers.
• Using layer groups and naming conventions.

Layer Properties:

• Understanding opacity, fill, and blending modes.

Module 2.3: Simple Selection Process

Selection Tools:

• Basics of Marquee (rectangular, elliptical), Lasso (standard, polygonal), and Quick Selection tools.

Refining Selections:

• Adjusting and refining selections using the options bar.
• Using the Select and Mask workspace.

Module 2.4: Advanced Selection Process / Pen Tool

Pen Tool:

• Creating precise paths for complex selections and vector shapes.

Advanced Selections:

• Using channels for selections.
• Refining edge details and combining multiple selection tools.

Module 2.5: Text and Paragraph Tools

Text Tools:

• Adding and manipulating text for titles, captions, and body text.

Paragraph Options:

• Customizing text alignment, spacing, and attributes using the Paragraph panel.

Module 2.6: Transforming and Distorting

Transform Tools:

• Using Scale, Rotate, Skew, Distort, Perspective, and Warp transformations.

Free Transform:

• Manipulating layer contents with the Free Transform tool.

Module 2.7: Camouflage Using Types of Masking

Layer Masks:

• Creating and editing layer masks for non-destructive editing.

Clipping Masks:

• Applying effects to specific layers using clipping masks.

Module 2.8: Simple Blending Modes

Blending Modes:

• Understanding and using basic blending modes like Multiply, Screen, Overlay, and Soft Light.

Module 2.9: Advanced Blending Modes and Effects (Fx)

Complex Blending:

• Experimenting with advanced blending modes for creative effects.

Layer Effects:

• Applying layer styles such as drop shadows, glows, and bevels.

Module 2.10: Complex Selection and Channels

Channel Selections:

• Making precise selections based on color or luminosity using channels.

Alpha Channels:

• Creating complex masks and selections using alpha channels.

Module 2.11: Simple Color Correction

Basic Adjustment Tools:

• Adjusting brightness, contrast, and color balance using Levels and Curves.

Color Correction:

• Correcting color casts and white balance issues with adjustment layers

Module 2.12: Advanced Color Correction

Advanced Color Grading:

• Enhancing and stylizing images with selective color adjustments and split toning.

Color Matching:

• Matching colors between images or creating cohesive color palettes using adjustment layers and blending modes.

Module 2.13: Importing, Exporting, and Saving

Importing:

• Bringing images into Photoshop for editing.

Exporting:

• Saving edited images in various formats for different purposes.

Saving:

• Preserving work in Photoshop format or other compatible formats for future editing or sharing.

Learning Outcomes via Projects:

• Color Correction: Enhance image quality by adjusting colors and tones for a cohesive look.
• Photo manipulation: combine and manipulate images to create unique compositions and visual narratives.
• Image Tracing: Convert raster images into vector graphics for scalability and versatility.
• Posters: Design visually engaging posters that effectively communicate messages or promote events.
• Banners: Create eye-catching banners for websites, social media, or physical displays.
• Realistic Reflections: Apply techniques to add realistic reflections to objects.
• Realistic Shadows: Master shadow creation to add depth and realism to compositions.
• Social Media Posts: Design engaging visuals tailored to various social media platforms.
• Thumbnails: Develop compelling thumbnail images optimized for online content.
• Mockups: Create mockups to visualize designs in real-world contexts, such as product packaging or digital interfaces.
• Double Exposures: Experiment with double exposure techniques for artistic images.
• Abstract Designs: Explore creativity through abstract compositions using shapes, colors, and textures.

Course Overview:

This intensive course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of Adobe Illustrator, focusing on the creation and manipulation of vector graphics. The curriculum is structured to ensure participants gain hands-on experience with essential tools and techniques through practical projects and exercises.

Module 3.1: Introduction to Illustrator Interface

Structure and Interface:

• Menu Bar: Accessing dropdown menus for editing, creating, and manipulating objects.
• Tools Panel: Exploring tools for drawing, selecting, painting, typing, and more.
• Options Bar: Utilizing context-sensitive options and settings for selected tools.
• Panels: Managing layers, color, typography, and other functions with customizable panels.
• Document Window: Working with multiple documents and understanding the workspace.

Module 3.2: Workspace Fundamentals

Workspace Basics:

• Understanding the workspace and artboards.
• Using files and templates.

Artboard Overview:

• Managing multiple artboards and viewing artwork.

Recovery and Automation:

• Undoing actions and automating tasks.
• Using rulers, grids, and guides for precision.

Module 3.3: Drawing Techniques

Drawing Basics:

• Drawing simple lines and shapes.
• Using the Pen, Pencil, or Flare tool.

Editing Paths:

• Adjusting path segments and using Live Trace.

Perspective Drawing:

• Working with the Perspective Grid and drawing in perspective.

Symbolism Tools:

• Using symbols and creating symbol sets.

Module 3.4: Working with Color

Color Fundamentals:

• Understanding color theory and selecting colors.
• Using and creating swatches.

Color Themes:

• Creating color themes with Kuler.
• Adjusting and managing colors.

Module 3.5: Painting Techniques

Painting Basics:

• Painting with fills and strokes.
• Creating Live Paint groups.

Brushes and Transparency:

• Using brushes and blending modes.
• Working with transparency.

Gradients and Patterns:

• Applying and editing gradients.
• Using meshes and creating patterns.

Module 3.6: Selecting and Arranging Objects

Object Selection:

• Selecting and grouping objects.
• Moving, aligning, and distributing objects.

Object Manipulation:

• Rotating and reflecting objects.
• Managing layers and stacking objects.

Module 3.7: Reshaping Objects

Transforming Objects:

• Scaling, shearing, and distorting objects.
• Using envelopes for reshaping.

Combining Objects:

• Cutting and dividing objects.
• Creating shapes with the Shape Builder Tool.

Advanced Reshaping:

• Blending objects and creating 3D objects.
• Applying reshaping effects.

Module 3.8: Working with Type

Text Management:

• Importing and exporting text.
• Creating and formatting text.

Advanced Typography:

• Creating type on a path.
• Managing fonts and character styles.

Paragraph Formatting:

• Adjusting paragraphs and special characters.
• Managing hyphenation, line breaks, and spacing.

Module 3.9: Creating Special Effects

Appearance Attributes:

• Working with appearance attributes and effects.
• Applying drop shadows, glows, and feathering.

Graphic Styles:

• Creating and managing graphic styles.

Module 3.10: Importing, Exporting, and Saving

File Management:

• Understanding Adobe PDF options.
• Creating and exporting Adobe PDF files.

Importing Artwork:

• Importing files from Photoshop and other sources.
• Managing bitmap images.

Saving Artwork:

Learning Outcomes via Projects

Preserving work in Illustrator format and other compatible formats.

• Vector Illustration: Create detailed vector illustrations for various purposes.
• Logo Design: Design professional logos with scalable vector graphics.
• Infographics: Develop compelling infographics to visualize data effectively.
• Business Cards: Design and layout professional business cards.
• Posters and Flyers: Create visually engaging posters and flyers for events.
• Website Mockups: Design mockups for websites and digital interfaces.
• Icons and UI Elements: Create icons and UI elements for apps and websites.
• Typography Art: Develop creative typography art for posters and digital media.
• Pattern Design: Create seamless patterns for textiles and backgrounds.
• Product Packaging: Design packaging and labels for products.
• Brochures and Catalogs: Layout and design brochures and catalogs.
• Advanced Effects: Apply advanced effects and transformations to create unique visuals.

Course Overview:

This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Adobe InDesign, focusing on page layout and design. The curriculum covers essential tools and techniques, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience through practical projects and exercises.

Module 4.1: Introduction to the InDesign Interface

Looking at the Work Area:

• Using the Tools: Overview of InDesign tools and their functions.
• Palettes and Workspaces: Customizing and managing palettes and workspaces.
• Context Menus: Utilizing context menus for quick access to commands.
• Document Management: Opening, closing, and saving documents.
• View Options: Changing views and selecting objects.
• Document Recovery: Recovering documents after a failure and undoing mistakes.
• Preferences and Defaults: Setting preferences and default options.

Module 4.2: Setting Up Pages

Basic Layout Options:

• Setting up documents with rulers, grids, and guides.
• Working with pages and spreads.

Page Numbering:

• Numbering pages and changing numbering and section options.

Master Pages:

• Using master pages to create consistent layouts.
• Laying out pages with frames and adjusting layout objects automatically.

Layers:

• Organizing content with layers.

Module 3: Working with Text

Text Frames:

• Understanding text frames and threading text frames.
• Adding and setting properties for text frames.

Editing Text:

• Editing, finding, and changing text and fonts.
• Combining text and graphics.
• Creating path type.

Module 3.4: Setting Type

Formatting Text:

• Formatting characters and paragraphs.
• Working with tabs and copying type attributes with the eyedropper tool.

Type Composition:

• Using type composition engines.
• Controlling hyphenation and justification.

Style Sheets:

• Creating and using paragraph and character style sheets.
• Creating nested styles.

Advanced Typography:

• Working with OpenType and the Glyphs palette.

Module 4.5: Arranging and Combining Objects

Modifying Objects:

• Using graphics frames to modify objects.
• Grouping, ungrouping, stacking, and aligning objects.

Object Management:

• Locking object position, moving objects, and changing size, proportions, or orientation.
• Duplicating objects.

Module 4.6: Applying Color

Color Types:

• Understanding spot and process color types.
• Working with swatches and unnamed colors.

Applying Color:

• Using the Swatches palette, mixed inks, mixed ink groups, and swatch libraries.
• Applying colors by dragging and dropping.

Gradients:

• Creating and applying gradients.

Module 4.7: Creating Tables

Table Basics:

• Creating and editing tables.
• Importing spreadsheets from Word or Excel.

Advanced Table Techniques:

• Placing graphics into tables.

Module 4.8: Adobe Product Integration

Working with Other Adobe Files:

• Integrating with Acrobat, Photoshop, and Illustrator files.
• Using Photoshop layer masks instead of clipping paths.
• Utilizing Photoshop’s file browser.
• Copying and pasting from Illustrator to InDesign.

Module 4.9: PDF, Print, Preflight, and Package

PDF Styles and Export Options:

• Understanding PDF styles and export options.
• Detailed overview of PDF export.

Other Export Formats:

• Exploring ID Interchange and other export formats.

Preflighting Files:

• Using the Preflight command to check files.
• Using the Package command to gather all resources.

Printing and Transparency:

• Understanding flattener settings and the Separations palette.

Learning Outcomes via Projects:

• Magazine Layout: Design and layout a multi-page magazine, incorporating text, images, and advertisements.
• Brochure Design: Create a professional tri-fold brochure for marketing purposes.
• Newsletter Creation: Develop a visually appealing newsletter template.
• Book Formatting: Format a book, including the creation of a table of contents and index.
• Business Documents: Design business documents such as reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Posters and Flyers: Create promotional posters and flyers with impactful layouts.
• Interactive PDFs: Develop interactive PDFs with hyperlinks, buttons, and multimedia elements.
• Product Catalogs: Design comprehensive product catalogs with detailed information and images.
• Annual Reports: Create annual reports that combine text, charts, and graphics effectively.
• Event Invitations: Design elegant invitations for events, integrating custom typography and graphics.