Graphic Design Course

Industry Centric

Course Overview: What You Will Learn

The Graphic Design course at GApple Digital Academy covers a wide range of essential skills and techniques that will help you develop your design abilities and prepare you for a career in the industry. Here's a look at the key areas we’ll cover:

• Introduction to Graphic Design Fundamentals
  1. Understanding Design Start with the basics of graphic design, where we’ll help you understand how visual elements communicate messages. You’ll learn how to craft compelling visuals that tell a story, convey emotions, and solve design problems.
  2. The Role of Graphic Design in Visual Communication Understand how design plays a central role in media, advertising, branding, and marketing. You’ll learn how good design influences perception and drives results. .
• Artboards & Layers
  1.Organizing Your Designs Get comfortable with the artboards and layers system in design software. Learn how to manage multiple canvases and layers efficiently, which is essential for working on complex design projects.
• Tools of the Trade
  1.Essential Software Skills Learn the tools of the trade, from Adobe Photoshop to Illustrator and other industry-standard design software. We’ll walk you through each tool’s capabilities, allowing you to use them with confidence.
• Advanced Object Editing
  1.Refining Your Design Explore advanced techniques for editing shapes, paths, and objects in your designs. Precision is key in graphic design, and you’ll master tools that will help you create sharp, polished designs. .
• Colour Panel & Colour Theory
  1.Mastering Colour Understanding colour is crucial in design. You’ll learn how to work with the colour panel, how to select and create custom colours, and how to use colour theory to build harmonious, visually appealing designs.
  2.Colour Harmony and Interaction Explore the principles of colour interaction and how to apply them to achieve balance and impact in your designs. .
• Gradients & Patterns
  1.Enhancing Visual Appeal Learn how to apply gradients, textures, and patterns to add depth and richness to your designs, making them more visually engaging .
• Typography
  1.Fonts and Layouts Typography is one of the most important aspects of design. Learn how to choose the right typefaces, fonts, and layout strategies to create clear, attractive text that enhances the overall design. .
• Branding & Identity Design
  1.Building a Strong Brand Identity Discover how to create cohesive brand elements such as logos, colour palettes, and typography that represent a brand’s core values and connect with its audience. .
• Custom Illustrations & Logo Creation
  1.From Concept to Creation Learn how to create unique, custom illustrations from scratch. We’ll also teach you the principles of logo design, helping you develop logos that are memorable and effective in representing a brand. .