Advanced CoralDraw Complete Course - Mermaid Graphic

ADPP - (Advanced CoraeDRAW Pro)

SYLLABUS

Overall Goal: To equip students with a comprehensive understanding of graphic design techniques and prepare them for professional careers in the industry.

This course will be divided into three main phases:

Phase 1: CorelDraw Fundamentals (Month 1)

Module 1: Introduction to CorelDraw

Introduction to vector graphics and their advantages over raster graphics
Exploring the CorelDraw interface: Workspace layout, menus, toolbars, and palettes
File management: Creating, opening, saving, and closing files
Customizing the workspace for your preferences

Module 2: Working with Objects

Understanding different object types: Basic shapes, curves, text, and images
Creating and manipulating objects using various drawing tools
Transforming objects: Scaling, rotating, skewing, and mirroring
Aligning and arranging objects for precise layouts

Module 3: Working with Text and Color

Text formatting: Fonts, styles, paragraph settings, and text effects
Working with color palettes: Creating and customizing color schemes
Applying fills and outlines to objects
Understanding color theory for effective design

Module 4: Basic Design Principles

Design principles: Composition, balance, hierarchy, contrast, and repetition
Creating layouts for different project types (e.g., brochures, flyers, logos)
Introduction to typography and its role in design

Module 5: Practical Projects 1

Creating a simple logo
Designing a business card
Designing a flyer for an event

Phase 2: Intermediate CorelDraw Skills (Month 2)

Module 6: Advanced Object Manipulation

Combining and splitting objects
Boolean operations: Union, intersection, difference, and exclusion
Welding, trimming, and insetting objects
Creating complex shapes using pathfinder tools

Module 7: Working with Layers

Understanding the importance of layers in organizing your artwork
Creating, editing, and manipulating layers
Locking and hiding layers for efficient workflow
Using layer effects for advanced design elements

Module 8: Effects and Filters

Applying various effects to objects: Blurs, shadows, bevels, and distortions
Using artistic filters to create unique visual styles
Mastering transparency settings for realistic compositions

Module 9: Working with Images

Importing and exporting images in different formats
Image editing tools: Cropping, resizing, adjusting color and contrast
Tracing bitmap images to create vector graphics
Embedding and linking images in your CorelDraw projects

Module 10: Practical Projects 2

Designing a poster for a product or service
Creating a brochure with multiple pages
Designing a simple infographic

Phase 2: Advanced Techniques and Project Focus (Month 3)

Module 11: Text Effects and Artistic Text

Advanced text formatting options: Drop caps, bullets and numbering, text on a path
Creating artistic text for logos and decorative elements
Envelopes and distortions for creative text manipulation

Module 12: Prepress and Printing

Preparing your artwork for prepress: Setting up bleed and margins
Understanding color profiles and converting colors for printing
Exporting your artwork in different formats (e.g., PDF, EPS)

Module 13: Advanced Design Techniques

Introduction to symbols and their use in creating reusable elements
Creating custom brushes and textures for unique design effects
Creating interactive elements using CorelDraw’s web tools (optional)

Module 14: Project Showcase and Portfolio Building

Developing a portfolio of completed projects
Preparing your portfolio for presentations or job applications
Exploring different platforms for showcasing your design work

Module 15: Final Project

Developing a comprehensive design project based on your interests or career goals
Applying the skills learned throughout the course to create a professional-quality project

Bonus

Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about design.
Hands-on Learning: Dive right in with practical projects and real-world applications.
Small Class Sizes: Get personalised feedback and support from your instructors.
Career-Focused Curriculum: Prepare to launch your design career with confidence.

Additional Activities

Guest Lectures: Bringing in industry professionals to share their experiences and insights.
Graphic Design Industry Visits: Experiencing graphic design studios and workflows firsthand.
Student Projects: Applying learned skills to practical projects throughout the program.
Competitions and internships: Encouraging students to participate in competitions and seek internship opportunities.

Assessment

Regular assignments and projects to test understanding and practical skills.

Midterm and final exams to assess theoretical knowledge.

Portfolio review and presentation to evaluate artistic skill and professionalism.

Course Objectives

Introduce students to the fundamental principles of graphic design and their production pipeline.
Equip students with the skills to create basic graphic design using industry-standard software.
Develop students’ understanding of graphic’s creative and technical aspects.
Foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills in graphic design.

Basic Requirement

A Computer with recommended Intel i7 CPU, 16GB RAM and 8GB Graphics Card configuration.
Internet Connection with recommended 60Mbps to 100 Mbps speed.
One Webcam.

Duration

3 months

Eligibility

10th pass or higher

Course Fees Structure

Online Course

Duration – 3 months

(Weekly 3 Days – 1 Hour each)

One-Time Payment –

15,000/-

8,000/-

Installment Payment –

10,000 + (4000 x 2) = 18,000/-

5500 +(2500 x 2) = 10,500/-

Offline Course