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Graphic Expert Standard

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The Graphic Expert Standard Course at Next G Classes is an intricately designed curriculum aimed at imparting comprehensive graphic design acumen to learners. This meticulously structured course unfolds over three detailed modules, each delving into pivotal aspects of graphic artistry, ranging from image editing to the nuanced principles of design theory.

Module-1: The journey commences with Adobe Photoshop, a cornerstone in the realm of image manipulation and UI design. This foundational module immerses students in the subtleties of photo retouching, manipulation, and layout crafting. Mastery of Photoshop equips students with the prowess to fabricate visually captivating and functional digital designs, tailored for an array of applications.

Module-2: Building on the initial skills, the second module broadens the student's horizon to encompass printing and graphic design. Through intensive training in Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, and Adobe InDesign, students explore the realm of vector graphics, logo creation, and professional print layouts. This module ensures proficiency in generating high-caliber print materials such as business cards, brochures, and posters, seamlessly blending creative ingenuity with technical finesse.

Module-3: The final module ventures into the theoretical underpinnings of graphic design, focusing on the doctrines and principles that constitute effective design. This segment also introduces students to Final Cut Pro, an advanced tool for video editing. Emphasis is placed on the importance of design theory in crafting cohesive and aesthetically pleasing creations, ensuring students can adeptly apply these principles across both static and dynamic media.

The Graphic Expert Standard Course at Next G Classes is a holistic program that merges practical skills with theoretical insights, preparing students for triumphant careers in the creative industry. This course empowers learners to produce professional-grade work, adeptly navigating various media platforms.

WHO CAN JOIN Graphic Expert Standard

10th, 12th or Equivalent
BCA/MCA, B.Tech, M.Tech, B.sc (IT), B.sc(CS)
Diploma Candidates

Module-1 IMAGE EDITING & UI DESIGN

Adobe Photoshop

Module 1: Introduction to Photoshop

Raster And Vector
Set Image Size, Unit, Resolution & Color Mode
Color Profile
Photoshop Overview

Module 2: Selection

Module 3: Crop & Select Color

Module 4: Image Editing Tools & Color Correction

Module 5: Brush Tools

Module 6: Color

Fill Color In Selection
Pattern
Gradient
Paint
Bucket

Module 7: Create Path

Use Pen
Freeform Pen Tool
Add Anchor Point
Convert Point

Module 8: Text

Module 9: Create Shape

Module 10: Work Mask

Clipping Mask
Layer Mask
Type Mask
Vector Mask
Quick Mask

Module 11: Layer Style

Module 12: Practice Work

Create Banner
Poster
Mobile App UI
Website UI (Responsive)
Social Media Post

Module 13: Filter

Module 14: 3D

Module 15: Use Adv. Option

Action
Animation
Create GIF File

Module 16: Export File In

Module-2 PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

Adobe Illustrator

GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA

SELECTING ARTWORK

Selecting objects
Using the Selection, Direct Selection tool
Creating selections with a marquee
Hiding and locking objects
Selecting similar objects
Selecting in Outline mode
Aligning objects
Aligning objects to each other
Aligning to a key object
Aligning anchor points
Distributing objects
Aligning to the artboard
Working with groups
Grouping items
Editing a group in Isolation mode
Creating a nested group
Exploring object arrangement
Arranging objects
Selecting objects behind

USING SHAPES TO CREATE ARTWORK

Creating a new document
Working with basic shapes
Creating and editing rectangles, ellipse, circle, polygon
Rounding corners
Changing stroke width and alignment
Drawing lines, star
Creating a
Working with the Shaper tool
Combining shapes
Using the Draw Inside mode
Using Image Trace

EDITING AND COMBINING SHAPES AND PATHS

Starting the lesson
Editing paths and shapes
Cutting with the Scissors tool
Joining paths
Cutting with the Knife tool
Using the Eraser tool
Combining shapes
Shape Builder tool
Working with Pathfinder panel
Creating a compound path
Using the Width tool
Outlining strokes
Finishing up the illustration
Starting the lesson
Working with artboards
Adding artboards
Editing artboards
Renaming artboards
Reordering artboards
Working with rulers and guides
Creating guides
Editing the ruler origin
Transforming content
Positioning artwork using the Transform panel
Positioning artwork using Smart Guides
Scaling objects
Reflecting objects
Rotating objects
Distorting objects with effects
Shearing objects
Transforming with the Free Transform tool
Creating a PDF

CREATING AN ILLUSTRATION

Starting the lesson
An intro to drawing with the Pen tool
Selecting paths
Drawing straight lines with the Pen tool
Introducing curved paths
Drawing a curve with the Pen tool
Drawing a series of curves with the Pen tool
Converting smooth points to corner points
Combining curves and straight lines
Creating artwork with the Pen tool
Drawing a coffee cup
Drawing with the Curvature tool
Editing curves
Reflecting the spoon shape
Rounding corner points
Editing paths and points
Deleting and adding anchor points
Converting between smooth points and corner points
Anchor Point tool
Create Dashed line
Adding arrowheads to a path
Working with the Pencil tool
Drawing freeform paths with the Pencil tool
Drawing straight segments with the Pencil tool
Joining with the Join tool

USING COLOR TO ENHANCE SIGNAGE

Starting the lesson
Exploring color modes
Working with color
Applying an existing color
Creating a custom color using the Color panel
Saving a color as a swatch
Creating a copy of a swatch
Editing a swatch
Creating and editing a global swatch
Using the Color Picker to create color
Using Illustrator swatch libraries
Adding a spot color
Creating and saving a tint of a color
Converting colors
Copying appearance attributes
Creating a color group
Creative inspiration with the Color Guide panel
Editing a color group in the Edit Colors dialog box
Editing colors in artwork
Assigning colors to your artwork
Working with Live Paint
Creating a Live Paint group
Painting with the Live Paint Bucket tool
Modifying a Live Paint group

ADDING TYPE TO A POSTER

Starting the lesson
Adding type to the poster
Adding text at a point
Adding area type
Working with Auto Sizing
Converting between area and point type
Importing a plain-text file
Threading text
Formatting type
Changing font family and font style
Fixing missing fonts
Changing font size
Changing font color
Changing additional character formatting
Working with Glyphs
Changing paragraph formatting
Modifying text with the Touch Type tool
Resizing and reshaping type objects
Creating columns of text
Creating and applying text styles
Creating and applying a paragraph style
Editing a paragraph style
Creating and applying a character style
Editing a character style
Sampling text formatting
Wrapping text
Reshaping text with a preset envelope warp
Editing the envelope warp
Working with type on a path
Creating type on a path
Creating type on a closed path
Creating text outlines

ORGANIZING YOUR ARTWORK WITH LAYERS

Starting the lesson
Understanding layers
Creating layers and sublayers
Creating new layers
Creating sublayers
Editing layers and objects
Locating layers
Moving content between layers
Viewing layers
Reordering layers
Collecting into a new layer
Duplicating layer content
Pasting layers
Changing layer order
Applying appearance attributes to layers
Creating a clipping mask

GRADIENTS, BLENDS, AND PATTERNS

Starting the lesson
Working with gradients
Applying a linear gradient to a fill
Editing/Saving a gradient
Adjusting a linear gradient fill
Applying a linear gradient to a stroke
Editing a gradient on a stroke
Applying a radial gradient to artwork
Editing the colors in the radial gradient
Adjusting the radial gradient
Applying gradients to multiple objects
Adding transparency to gradients
Working with blended objects
Creating a blend with specified steps
Modifying a blend
Creating and editing a smooth color blend
Painting with patterns
Applying an existing pattern
Creating your own pattern
Applying your pattern
Editing your pattern

USING BRUSHES TO CREATE A POSTER

Starting the lesson
Working with brushes
Using Calligraphic brushes
Applying a Calligraphic brush to artwork
Drawing with the Paintbrush tool
Editing paths with the Paintbrush tool
Editing a brush
Removing a brush stroke
Using Art brushes
Applying an existing Art brush
Creating an Art brush
Editing an Art brush
Using Bristle brushes
Changing Bristle brush options
Painting with a Bristle brush
Using Pattern brushes .
Creating a Pattern brush
Applying a Pattern brush
Editing the Pattern brush
Working with the Blob Brush tool
Drawing with the Blob Brush tool
Merging paths with the Blob Brush tool
Editing with the Eraser tool

EXPLORING CREATIVE USES OF EFFECTS AND GRAPHIC STYLES

CREATING ARTWORK FOR A T-SHIRT

Working with symbols
Using existing Illustrator symbol libraries
Editing a symbol
Working with dynamic symbols
Creating, Duplicating,Replacing symbol
Breaking a link to a symbol
Working with Creative Cloud Libraries
Adding assets to CC Libraries
Using Library assets
Updating a Library asset
Working with the perspective grid
Using a preset grid
Adjusting the perspective grid
Drawing artwork in perspective
Selecting and transforming objects in perspective
Moving planes and objects together
Drawing artwork with no active grid
Adding and editing text in perspective
Moving objects in a perpendicular direction
Moving a plane to match an object
Bringing content into perspective
Editing symbols in perspective
Releasing objects with perspective
Finishing up

USING ILLUSTRATOR CC WITH OTHER ADOBE APPLICATIONS

Starting the lesson
Combining artwork
Placing image files
Placing an image
Scaling a placed image
Placing a Photoshop image with Show Import Options
Placing multiple images
Applying color edits to an image
Masking images
Applying a simple mask to an image
Editing a clipping path
Masking an object with text
Creating an opacity mask
Editing an opacity mask
Sampling colors in placed images
Working with image links
Finding link information
Embedding and unembedding images
Replacing a linked image
Packaging a file

EXPORTING ASSETS

Starting the lesson
Creating Pixel-Perfect Drawings
Aligning new artwork to the pixel grid
Aligning existing artwork to the pixel grid
Exporting artboards and assets
Exporting artboards
Exporting individual assets

CorelDraw

Introducation

What is CorelDRAW?

Getting Started

Exploring the CorelDRAW Screen
Getting Assistance
File Management
Setting Up the Page

Moving Around And Viewing Drawings

Moving Around the Current Page
Viewing Modes
Inserting and Deleting Pages
Changing Pages

Drawing And Shaping Objects

Arranging Objects

Working With Text

Text
Choosing Paragraph Options
Setting Indents Using the Ruler
Importing Text
Using the Spell Checker

Outlining & Filling Objects

Using Symbols And Clipart

Inserting Text Symbols
Adding Clipart
Modifying Clipart
Using the Scrapbook to Search for Clipart

Transforming Objects

Mirroring Objects
Rotating and Skewing Objects
Using Transform Docker

Special Effects

Exporting Drawings

Exporting to Graphic Formats
Copy and Pasting Into Other Applications

Printing

Print Options
Print Previewing

Method of Assessment:

At the end of the CorlDraw software will also take a project. Like: logo, banner, brochures, business cards, Magazines, Prospects etc.

Adobe Indesign

COURSE CONTENT IN ADOBE INDESIGN EXPERT COURSE

Module-3 GRAPHIC DESIGNING RULES & THEORY

Final Cut Pro

Adobe XD

Module 1: Introduction to Adobe XD

Overview of Adobe XD as a design and prototyping tool.
Understanding the interface and workspace in Adobe XD.
Setting up artboards and managing layouts for different screen sizes.
Exploring basic tools and features: shapes, text, images, and vectors.

Module 2: Design Basics in Adobe XD

Principles of UI/UX design and their application in Adobe XD.
Creating wireframes and low-fidelity designs.
Using grids, guides, and layout tools for alignment and spacing.
Working with colors, gradients, and character styles.

Module 3: Prototyping and Interactivity

Creating interactive prototypes with clickable elements and transitions.
Adding animations and micro-interactions to enhance user experience.
Using overlays and fixed elements for navigation and modals.
Previewing and sharing prototypes for feedback and testing.

Module 4: Advanced Design Techniques

Advanced use of shapes, paths, and masks in Adobe XD.
Creating reusable components and libraries for efficient design.
Collaborating with stakeholders using comments and design specs.
Integrating Adobe XD with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps (Photoshop, Illustrator).

Module 5: Responsive Design and Assets Management

Designing responsive layouts for web and mobile applications.
Using responsive resize and constraints to maintain design integrity across devices.
Managing assets, symbols, and style guides in Adobe XD.
Exporting assets for development and production environments.

Module 6: User Testing and Feedback

Conducting usability testing using Adobe XD prototypes.
Collecting and analyzing feedback from users and stakeholders.
Iterating designs based on user insights and testing results.
Implementing design revisions and improvements.

Module 7: Plugins and Integration

Exploring Adobe XD plugins for extended functionality and productivity.
Integrating third-party tools and services for design workflow optimization.
Automating tasks and workflows with plugins and scripting in Adobe XD.
Customizing Adobe XD environment and settings for personal workflow preferences.

Module 8: Advanced Prototyping and Animation

Creating complex interactions and state-based transitions in Adobe XD.
Using Auto-Animate feature for creating realistic motion effects.
Incorporating scrollable artboards and parallax scrolling effects.
Enhancing prototyping with voice commands and device-specific triggers.

Module 9: Collaboration and Version Control

Collaborating on projects with team members using Adobe XD Cloud documents.
Managing design versions and reviewing changes with version history.
Integrating with collaboration tools like Slack and Jira for project management.
Implementing best practices for efficient team collaboration in Adobe XD.

Module 10: Final Project and Portfolio Development

Applying skills learned to create a comprehensive design project in Adobe XD.
Compiling and presenting a portfolio showcasing Adobe XD projects.
Refining portfolio presentation and preparing for career opportunities.
Discussing career pathways and opportunities in UI/UX design.

Practical Projects and Assignments:

Hands-on assignments and projects throughout the course to reinforce learning.
Creating UI designs, wireframes, prototypes, and interactive experiences using Adobe XD.
Presenting and receiving feedback on projects to enhance design skills and creativity.

By the end of this Adobe XD Course at Next G Classes, participants will have gained comprehensive skills in using Adobe XD for UI/UX design and prototyping. They will be equipped with practical knowledge and hands-on experience to create interactive designs, prototypes, and user experiences across various platforms. Graduates will be prepared to pursue careers as UI/UX designers or advance their current design roles with proficiency in Adobe XD.

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