The Ultimate Graphic Design Masterclass - From Basics to Pro
₦200,000
Become a Versatile Graphic Designer. This comprehensive course equips you with industry-standard skills across four essential design platforms: CorelDRAW (vector graphics), Adobe Photoshop (photo editing), Adobe Illustrator (vector illustrations), and Canva (quick templated designs). Through a project-based curriculum, you’ll progress from design fundamentals to professional workflows, building a portfolio-ready body of work that showcases your expertise in branding, digital media, and print design.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will: Master Design Fundamentals
Apply color theory, typography, and composition principles professionally.Develop Technical Software Skills, CorelDRAW: Create vector-based logos and print-ready layouts., Photoshop: Retouch photos and design digital assets (e.g. web banners).,Illustrator: Design scalable vectors (icons, infographics).,Canva: Produce quick, polished designs using templates. Execute Real-World Projects, Build a brand identity kit (logo, business card, social media assets). Design for both print (flyers, merchandise) and digital (social media, web graphics), Optimize Workflows, Seamlessly transfer files between software (e.g., Illustrator vectors to Canva). Choose the right tool for each task (e.g., Photoshop for edits vs. CorelDRAW for print layouts).
Launch Your Design Career
Curate a Behance/Dribbble portfolio.
Navigate freelance platforms (Upwork, Fiverr) or agency roles.
Who Is This Course For?
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Beginners with no prior design experience.
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Marketers needing branded content skills.
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Freelancers expanding their service offerings.
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Small business owners creating their own visuals.
From Basics to Advanced: What You’ll Achieve in This Training
Objective: Understand design principles and tools.
Introduction to Graphic Design
- Design principles (contrast, alignment, hierarchy, etc.)
- Color theory & typography basics
- File formats (JPEG, PNG, SVG, PSD, AI)
Software Overview
- Comparison: CorelDRAW (vector), Photoshop (raster), Illustrator (vector), Canva (template-based)
- Installing and setting up workspaces
Objective: Master vector graphics for logos, prints, and layouts.
CorelDRAW Basics
- Interface & tools (Pick, Shape, Pen, Text)
- Creating and editing vector shapes
Advanced Techniques
- Logo design (using Bézier curves)
- Business cards & flyers
- Exporting for print vs. digital
Project: Design a brand logo and business card.
Objective: Edit and manipulate raster images like a pro.
Photoshop Fundamentals
- Layers, masks, and blending modes
- Photo retouching (healing brush, clone stamp)
Advanced Projects
- Social media graphics (banners, ads)
- Mockups (T-shirts, product packaging)
- Compositing images
Project: Create a social media ad with photo effects.
Objective: Design scalable vector graphics (SVG) and illustrations.
Illustrator Basics
- Pen tool mastery
- Pathfinder and Shape Builder tools
Professional Projects
- Icon design
- Infographics
- Vector portraits
Project: Design a set of app icons.
Objective: Create stunning designs fast with templates.
Canva Crash Course
- Using templates (social media, resumes)
- Brand kits for consistency
Automation & Collaboration
- Team collaboration features
- Animations and video graphics
Project: Design a LinkedIn banner and animated Instagram story.
Objective: Combine tools for professional workflows.
Cross-Software Workflows
- Exporting between CorelDRAW/Illustator/Photoshop
- Using Canva with Adobe files
Portfolio Development
- Behance/Dribbble setup
- Client case studies
Final Project:
Design a full brand identity (logo, business card, social media kit).
- Selling designs (Etsy, Fiverr)
- Client briefs & pricing
- Printing vs. digital best practices
Learn CorelDRAW – the powerful vector graphics software for logo design, illustrations, branding, and print projects. This course covers essential tools, shortcuts, and professional techniques to create high-quality designs efficiently.
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FAQs
Graphic design is the art of creating visual content to communicate messages using typography, imagery, colors, and layout. It is used in branding, advertising, web design, print media, and more to convey ideas effectively and attractively.
Popular graphic design tools include:
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Adobe Photoshop (photo editing & digital art)
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Adobe Illustrator (vector graphics & logos)
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CorelDraw (vector illustration)
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Figma & Canva (UI/UX & quick design solutions)
Key skills include:
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Creativity & visual aesthetics
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Proficiency in design software
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Understanding of typography & color theory
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Layout & composition skills
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Communication & problem-solving
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Knowledge of branding & marketing principles
Raster (e.g., JPEG, PNG, PSD): Made of pixels, best for photos but loses quality when scaled up.
Vector (e.g., AI, SVG, EPS): Uses mathematical paths, infinitely scalable without quality loss—ideal for logos and illustrations.
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Learn design fundamentals (courses, tutorials, or formal education).
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Master industry-standard tools (Adobe Suite, Figma, etc.).
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Build a portfolio showcasing your best work.
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Gain experience through freelancing, internships, or personal projects.
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Stay updated with design trends and network with professionals.