- Course Title – Graphic Design
- Course Duration: 30 contact hours, 15 days
- Final Project – 1 week of work
- Number of Sessions: 15 sessions
Course Objectives and Goals: The goal of the course is to introduce students to the fundamental principles and characteristics of working with graphic design and to develop their ability to create graphic works independently.
Course Prerequisites: No prerequisites (the course is designed for beginners).
Teaching Format (Methodology):
- Lecture Sessions: Introduction to theoretical material.
- Practical Sessions: Hands-on exercises and project-based learning.
Note: A fully functional laptop or computer with Windows or macOS is required for the course, as students will need to work with Adobe Illustrator.
For information on technical requirements, please check the links below:
Main Topics:
- Overview of 2D Graphics
- Vector and Raster Files
- 2D File Formats
- Creating Basic Objects and Shapes
- Brushes
- Working with Symbols and Text
- Color Palette Overview
- Modification Symbols
- Gradient Mesh
- Font Creation
- Working on Web Design
- Illustrator CC Effects
During the Basic Graphic Design Course:
Students will master the fundamental techniques necessary to understand the core features of the program. They will gain hands-on experience and have the opportunity to work on real-world projects, including posters, web design, and more.
Each session will provide practical exercises that will reinforce their knowledge in 2D design, encouraging them to start working on their own projects and ideas.
Upon completion of the course, students will have the skills to work as graphic designers, both in Georgia and internationally.
By the End of the Course, Participants Will Be Able To:
- Understand the main features of the Adobe Illustrator CC interface
- Work with fonts
- Design posters
- Work on web design projects
- Independently create graphic works
#1 – Basic Principles of Working in Adobe Illustrator CC
- Overview of graphic design software
- Understanding RGB and CMYK color palettes
- Differences between vector and raster files
- Creating and editing an Adobe Illustrator file (Edit Artboards)
- Setting up, switching, saving, and updating the workspace
- Explanation of navigation tools (Zoom Tool, Hand Tool)
#2 – Creating and Editing Simple Geometric Shapes
- Geometric shapes: Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Ellipse, Polygon, Star
- Selection tools (Selection and Direct Selection)
- Object fill, stroke, and opacity parameters (Fill, Stroke, Opacity)
- Saving files
#3 – Working with Simple Objects (Part 1)
- Pen Tool (Add Anchor Point, Delete Anchor Point, Anchor Point Tool)
- Curvature Tool
#4 – Working with Simple Objects (Part 2)
- Pen Tool
- Object Panel (Path Panel)
- Shaper Tool
- Pencil Tool
- Smooth Tool
- Path Eraser Tool
- Join Tool
#5 – Transforming and Moving Objects
- Transform commands (Transform Again, Move, Rotate, Reflect, Scale, Shear)
- Tools: Rotate Tool, Reflect Tool, Scale Tool, Shear Tool, Free Transform Tool
- Arrange commands (Bring to Front, Bring Forward, Send Backward, Send to Back)
- Working with Layers
#6 – Brushes (Brushes Panel & Tools)
- Paintbrush Tool
- Blob Brush Tool
- Creating custom brushes (Calligraphic Brush, Scatter Brush, Art Brush, Bristle Brush, Pattern Brush)
- Line Segment Tool, Arc Tool, Spiral Tool, Rectangular Grid Tool, Polar Grid Tool
#7 – Aligning and Merging Objects
- Align Objects & Distribute Objects
- Pathfinder Panel (Shape Modes: Unite, Minus Front, Intersect, Exclude)
- Shape Builder Tool (Modifying object shapes)
#8 – Color Gradients and Blending (Blend Tool & Panel)
- Blend Tool
- Object Panel (Blend, Make, Release, Blend Options, Expand, Replace Spine, Reverse Spine, Reverse Front to Back)
- Gradient Panel (Linear Gradient, Radial Gradient, Freeform Gradient)
- Gradient Tool
#9 – Working with Text
- Basic principles of creating text
- Type Tool, Area Type Tool, Type on Path Tool
- Vertical Type Tool, Vertical Area Type Tool, Vertical Type on Path Tool
- Touch Type Tool
#10 – Font Creation
- Font parameters and basics
- Introduction to calligraphr.com
- Exploring Calligraphy libraries
- Creating custom fonts
#11 – Color Palettes
- Color Picker Dialog Box
- Color Palette
- Swatches Panel
- Creating custom color libraries
- Graphic Styles Panel
- Transparency Panel
- Pattern Panel (Object → Pattern Panel)
#12 – Gradient Mesh and Perspective Tools
- Mesh Tool
- Perspective Grid Tool
- Perspective Selection Tool
- Working in perspective (One-Point, Two-Point, Three-Point Perspective)
#13 – Modification and Symbols Tools
- Eraser Tools (Eraser Tool, Scissors Tool, Knife)
- Object modification tools (Width Tool, Warp Tool, Twirl Tool, Pucker Tool, Bloat Tool, Scallop Tool, Crystallize Tool, Wrinkle Tool)
- Symbol Tools (Symbol Sprayer Tool, Symbol Shifter Tool, Symbol Scruncher Tool, Symbol Sizer Tool, Symbol Spinner Tool, Symbol Strainer Tool, Symbol Screener Tool, Symbol Styler Tool)
#14 – Masking and Image Tracing
- Object Masking
- Transparency Masks
- Image Trace settings (Black and White, 3 Colors, 6 Colors, 16 Colors, Shades of Gray, Sketched Art, Line Art, etc.)
#15 – Adobe Illustrator CC Effects
- Creating 3D Objects (Extrude & Bevel, Revolve, Rotate)
- Effect Gallery (Artistic, Brush Strokes, Distort, Sketch, Stylize, Texture)
- Illustrator Effects (Crop Marks, Wrap, SVG Filters, Stylize, Rasterize, Distort & Transform)
- Creating blur effects and shadows
#16 – [Photoshop] Portfolio Creation (Behance, Dribbble, ArtStation)
In this session, students will learn how to create a portfolio using various platforms. They will plan and organize the content for their portfolio, featuring completed projects.
- Registering on portfolio platforms:
- Overview of each platform and their key features
- Planning and structuring portfolio content
#17 – Final project
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