Graphics Course

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108 classes
27 days

The true graphic designer must be skilled in image editing, vector graphics, logo design, publication design, printing skills and Web design. Participants in this complex Graphics course will be equipped with all the given skills and knowledge. If you choose this graphics course, you will be fully equipped with all aspects of graphics art. So you will be absolutely confident in handling all assignments related to the graphics field after this course.

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Graphics Course

Graphics Course - Participants

Participants will be fully equipped with all necessary skills and knowledge of the graphics art. If you choose this graphic course, you will be provided with all aspects of graphic art. After the course, you will be able to handle all types of graphics design assignments.

Graphics Course - Preconditions

Basic understanding of using computer and the Internet.

Graphics Course - Purpose

Participants will be able to create printable logos and graphic objects, prepare and edit images for printing, and merge and publish graphics in a complete publication. They will also be able to use their graphic skills in web animation.

Graphics Course - Exam

Participants will take the exam of the Testing course in the last class of the course, and receive the certification after that.

Graphics Course - Topics

Photoshop

Introduction

  • The concept of raster and vector graphics, the differences between them
  • Image resolution
  • Description of color modes
  • Overview of raster graphic formats
  • Photoshop history

Surface presentation of the program

  • Interface
  • Tools
  • Pallets
  • Managing workspaces, creating a unique work environment
  • Configure shortcut keys

Document and imaging

  • Document types
  • New document settings, creating templates
  • Views and magnifications, screen modes (normal, quickmask)
  • Operations with images
    • Image size
    • Canvas size
    • Rotate, flip
    • Transformation
    • Change color mode
    • Image correction options
    • Color channel settings

Tools

  • Transformation
  • Selection tools
  • Retouching tools
  • Web tools
  • Brushes, erasers, pencils
  • Vector tools
  • Text tools
  • 3D tools

Layer management

  • Overview of layer types
  • Orders of layers
  • Grouping layers
  • Create a new layer
  • Visibility and closure of Layers
  • Adjustment Layers
  • Layer masks
  • Layer styles and effects
  • Merge layers
  • Introduction of channels
  • Introduction of Paths

Filters

  • Introduction to Filter Gallery
  • About custom filters
  • Apply complex filters
  • Light settings using filters
  • About Retouch Filters (Expand)

Special use of tools

  • Defining Custom Brushes
    • Set brush dynamics
    • Use custom brushes for other brush based tools
  • Using custom patterns
    • Using custom patterns for stamping tools
  • Selections
    • Selections from path
    • Assign multiple selections
    • Selections using filters
  • Defining unique shapes
    • Create a selection from custom shapes

Retouching processes

  • Retouching with Adjustment Layers
  • Retouching with masks and history panel

Using 3D elements

  • Fold images into 3D objects
  • Transformation of 3D objects
  • Introduction of 3D Effects

Introduction of Web Tools

  • Web photo gallery creation
  • Using slices
  • Optimizing images for the web

Publish

  • Export formats according to application
  • Create multipage PDF
  • Print preparation settings

Illustrator

Introduction

  • Vector graphics concept
  • Differences between vector and raster graphics
  • File formats overview
  • Basic typographic knowledge

Program interface

  • Tools
  • Pallets
  • Customize workspace
  • Customize shortcut keys
  • Using Rulers and Grids
  • Zoom settings

Description of tools

  • Selection tools
  • Transformation tools
  • Drawing tools
  • 3D tools
  • Text tools
  • Shapes
  • Color fill and gradient tools

Using libraries

  • Graphics
  • Charts
  • Effects
  • Built symbols
  • 3D symbols

Using brushes

  • Brush dynamics
  • Unique brushes
  • Color Dynamics
  • Scatter settings
  • Dual brush settings

Filters overview

  • Distortions
  • Brush Filters
  • Pixel manipulation
  • Other filters

Typographic settings

  • Publication settings
  • Formats
  • PDF export options
  • Color mode settings

InDesign

Introduction

  • Learn how to prepare for printing
    • Color modes (RGB CMYK Lab HSB)
    • Resolution
    • Types of printing, how the printing works
    • Paper types
  • Work on the program

User interface

  • Toolbars
  • Views
  • Pallets
  • Use Help
  • Customize your workspace

Document settings

  • Set a custom page size
  • New document setup
  • Create a master page
  • Guides, rulers
  • Set header, footer

Using the frame

  • Insert or modify text frames
  • Insert or modify picture frames
  • Align frames
  • Run text around image

Text editing

  • Set fonts, character properties
  • Applying and editing styles
  • Search and Replace
  • Article spell check
  • Align text on curve

Typography

  • Spacing settings
  • Text Alignment with baselines
  • Gradient text
  • Initial
  • Fill in and outline
  • Tabs
  • Indentation

Use colors

  • Adjust colors, gradients
  • Create spot color
  • Problem of Four-Color Blacks
  • Shades
  • Advanced gradient techniques

Images

  • Comparison of vector and pixel image
  • Import and switch images
  • Image Formats
  • Positioning and formatting of images
  • Set dimensions
  • Automatically run text on the image

Charts

  • Insert, format tables
  • Formatting table borders
  • Column, row, and cell settings
  • Usage tips

Drawing vector graphics

  • Draw lines and curves
  • Apply color to curves
  • Modify curves
  • Using pencil, pen tool
  • Scissors tool
  • Copy, move, duplicate

Files and books

  • Define a book
  • Order and page numbering
  • Creating a table of contents
  • Create an index
  • References of index

Printing preparation

  • Error checking before exporting
  • Packing
  • Color separations
  • Clarity
  • Sample print

Export

  • The PDF format
  • PDF quality settings for different purposes
  • Typographic settings
  • Bleed settings
  • Export to other formats

Animate

Introduction

  • Basic Animation Concepts (TimeLine, KeyFrame, Frame, Frame Rate)
  • Principles of vector graphics
  • Overview of Flash formats

Managing the program

  • Presentation of workspace
  • Introducing the TimeLine palette
  • Toolbars
  • Overview of other palettes
  • Zoom settings, rulers, grids

Using tools

  • Selections
  • Transformations
  • Gradient transformations
  • Shapes
  • Brushes and pencils
  • Use of stamps
  • Fills
  • Gradients

Animation techniques

  • Frame by Frame
  • Shape tweening
  • Motion tweening
  • Motion Guide
  • Masking

Symbols

  • Graphic
  • Movie Clip
  • Button
  • Using Library Palette
  • Library export-import options

Action palette

  • Introduction to Actionscript concepts
  • ActionScript instruction under TimeLine control

Adobe Lightroom

  • Photography beginnings
  • Types of cameras
  • Compare RAW and JPG files
  • Lightroom import
  • Basic settings
  • Presets
  • Retouch
  • Image information
  • Export
  • Fast use
  • Export options
  • Book

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