Graphic Design
Course Information
Duration: 40 Hours
Fee: $2500
Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of graphic design principles and techniques, and emphasizes on practical
applications using standard software tools used in industry. Students will learn fundamental design concepts and how to
implement them using software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Through hands-on projects and exercises,
students will develop proficiency in digital design and be prepared for careers in graphic design.
Topics Covered
1. Introduction
- Nonlinear Editing in Graphic Design
- Expanding the Workflow
- Touring the Graphic Design Workspace
2. Setting Up a Project
- Setting up a Project
- Setting up a Sequence
3. Importing Media
- Importing Assets
- Working with the Media Browser
- Importing Images
- The Media Cache
4. Organising Media
- The Project Panel
- Working with Bins
- Organizing Media
- Monitoring Footage
- Modifying Clips
5. Essentials of Video Editing
- Using the Source Monitor
- Navigating the Timeline
- Essential Editing Commands
6. Working with Clips and Markers
- Program Monitor Controls
- Controlling Resolution
- Using Markers
- Using Sync Lock and Track Lock
- Finding Gaps in the Timeline
7. Adding Transitions
- Working with Transitions
- Editing Points and Handles
- Adding Video Transitions
- Using A/B Mode to Fine-Tune a Transition
- Adding Audio Transitions
8. Advanced Editing Techniques
- Four-point Editing
- Retiming Clips
- Replacing Clips and Footage
- Nesting Sequences
9. Putting Clip in Motion
- Adjusting the Motion Effect
- Changing Clip Position, Size, and Rotation
- Working with Keyframe Interpolation
- Using other Motion-Related Effects
10. Mulicamera Editing
- The Multicamera Process
- Creating a Multicamera Sequence
- Switching Multiple Cameras
- Finalizing Multicamera Editing
11. Editing and Mixing Audio
- Setting up the Interface to Work with Audio
- Examining Audio Characteristics
- Adjusting Audio Volume
- Creating a Split Edit
- Adjusting Audio Levels in a Sequence
12. Adding Video Effects
- Working with Effects
- Keyframing Effects
- Effects Presets
- Frequently used Effects
13. Color Correction and Grading
- Color-oriented Workflow
- An Overview of Color-Oriented Effects
- Fixing Exposure Problems
- Fixing Color Balance
- Special Color Effects
14. Exploring Compositing Techniques
- Working with Alpha Channel
- Making Compositing Part of your Projects
- Working with the Opacity Effect
- Working with Alpha-Channel Transparencies
- Color keying Greenscreen Shot using Mattes
15. Creating Titles
- An Overview of the Titler Window
- Video Typography Essentials
- Creating Titles
- Styling the Text
- Working with Shapes and Logos
16. Exporting Frames, Clips, and Sequences
- Overview of Export Options
- Exporting Single Frames
- Exporting a Master Copy
- Working with Adobe Media Encoder
- Exchanging with Other Editing Applications
17. Compositing Projects
- Working with the Opacity Effect
- Working with Alpha Channel Transparencies
- Applying Chroma, Color, and Luminance keying Effects
- Using Matte Keys
10. Portfolio Development
- After the completion of this course, the students will be required to develop portfolio of their work done in Graphic Design.