Graphic Design Fundamentals

Learn the core principles of visual design, branding, and creative communication using industry-standard design tools. This course builds a strong foundation for aspiring graphic designers.

📘 Design 🎯 Beginner ⏳ 2 – 4 Months

About This Course

The Graphic Design Fundamentals course is designed for beginners who want to understand the art and science of visual communication.
You will learn how to transform ideas into visually compelling designs using typography, color theory, layout principles, and professional design software.

This course focuses on hands-on practice, real-world design tasks, and portfolio-ready projects.

What You Will Learn

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Understand core graphic design principles

Use typography effectively

Apply color theory in designs

Create professional layouts

Design logos, posters, and social media creatives

Work with raster and vector graphics

Build a beginner-level design portfolio

Prepare designs for print and digital platforms

Requirements

Basic computer knowledge

Laptop or desktop computer

Stable internet connection

No prior design experience required

Creative interest and willingness to practice

Course Content

🔹 Module 1: Introduction to Graphic Design

What is graphic design?

Types of graphic design

Design workflow & process

Understanding design briefs

🔹 Module 2: Design Principles

Balance, contrast, alignment

Repetition & hierarchy

White space & composition

Visual storytelling

🔹 Module 3: Color Theory

Color psychology

Color wheel & harmony

Branding colors

Accessibility & contrast ratios

🔹 Module 4: Typography

Typeface vs font

Serif & sans-serif fonts

Font pairing

Readability & spacing

🔹 Module 5: Graphic Design Tools

Adobe Photoshop (basics)

Adobe Illustrator (basics)

Canva for quick designs

File formats (PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF)

🔹 Module 6: Branding & Identity

Logo design basics

Brand guidelines

Visual identity systems

Consistency in design

🔹 Module 7: Digital Design

Social media creatives

Web banners & ads

UI graphics basics

Image optimization

🔹 Module 8: Print Design Basics

Posters, flyers & brochures

Print color modes (RGB vs CMYK)

Bleed, margins & resolution

Exporting for print

🔹 Module 9: Projects & Portfolio

Logo design project

Poster & flyer design

Social media creative set

Portfolio presentation