Beta Class
The Beta Class is for people who have never used Photoshop before and have no knowledge of design.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
Module 1 - Introduction to Graphic Design
Definition: A definition of graphic design
History: The history of written communication from ancient to present times with visual examples of pivotal movements and designer work.
Specialities: Explanation of the various specialities within the industry of graphic design.
Module 2 - Elements and Principles of Graphic Design
Visual elements of Graphic Design
Line Visual element
Colour Visual element
Shape Visual element
Texture Visual element
Space Visual element
Form Visual element
Typography Visual element
Design principles
Contrast Design principle
Hierarchy Design principle
Alignment Design principle
Balance Design principle
Proximity Design principle
Repetition Design principle
Simplicity Design principle
Module 1 - Introduction to Graphic Design
Definition: A definition of graphic design
History: The history of written communication from ancient to present times with visual examples of pivotal movements and designer work.
Specialities: Explanation of the various specialities within the industry of graphic design.
Module 2 - Elements and Principles of Graphic Design
Visual elements of Graphic Design
Line Visual element
Colour Visual element
Shape Visual element
Texture Visual element
Space Visual element
Form Visual element
Typography Visual element
Design principles
Contrast Design principle
Hierarchy Design principle
Alignment Design principle
Balance Design principle
Proximity Design principle
Repetition Design principle
Simplicity Design principle
Module 3 - Introduction to Design in Photoshop
Beginners guide to Photoshop
Working with layers
Using layer mask
Importing Images
Cutting images from background using the pen tool
Resizing and Cropping Images
Using the Type Tool
Creating an adjustment layer
Module 4 - Creating your first Design : step by step process
Creating a Nike flyer design by applying everything taught in previous modules in an easy to follow style. Sample files and fonts needed will be provided for you.
Importing logo file
Changing logo colour using layer style
Manipulating Type using layer mask to hide and reveal
Cutting out model’s picture from background
Improving image quality using Adjustment later
Module 5 - Output settings and file format
How to save your work
File sizes
Understanding different file formats
Saving for web
Bonus Module 6 - Creating your first portfolio
Publishing your designs online
Publishing your designs offline : Creating your offline portfolio in pdf format.
Design resources : Links to platforms where you can find free high quality images, fonts and illustrations to work with.
2020 Training Calender
2020 Training Calender
January Classes
Saturday - 11th of January
Saturday - 18th of January
Saturday - 25th of January
Saturday - 1st of February
March Classes
Saturday - 21th of March
Saturday - 28nd of March
Saturday - 4th of April
Saturday - 11th of April
May Classes
Saturday - 10th of May
Saturday - 17th of May
Saturday - 24th of May
Saturday - 31st of May
January Classes
Saturday - 11th of January
Saturday - 18th of January
Saturday - 25th of January
Saturday - 1st of February
March Classes
Saturday - 21th of March
Saturday - 28nd of March
Saturday - 4th of April
Saturday - 11th of April
May Classes
Saturday - 10th of May
Saturday - 17th of May
Saturday - 24th of May
Saturday - 31st of May
January Classes
Saturday - 11th of January
Saturday - 18th of January
Saturday - 25th of January
Saturday - 1st of February
March Classes
Saturday - 21th of March
Saturday - 28nd of March
Saturday - 4th of April
Saturday - 11th of April
May Classes
Saturday - 10th of May
Saturday - 17th of May
Saturday - 24th of May
Saturday - 31st of May
January Classes
Saturday - 11th of January
Saturday - 18th of January
Saturday - 25th of January
Saturday - 1st of February
March Classes
Saturday - 21th of March
Saturday - 28nd of March
Saturday - 4th of April
Saturday - 11th of April
May Classes
Saturday - 10th of May
Saturday - 17th of May
Saturday - 24th of May
Saturday - 31st of May
July Classes
Saturday - 5th of July
Saturday - 12th of July
Saturday - 19th of July
Saturday - 26th of July
September Classes
Saturday - 6th of September
Saturday - 13th of September
Saturday - 20th of September
Saturday - 27th of September
November Classes
Saturday - 8th of November
Saturday - 15th of November
Saturday - 22nd of November
Saturday - 29th of November
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Copyright © 2021 Geneza School of Design
Copyright © 2021 Geneza School of Design
Copyright © 2021 Geneza School of Design