Graphic Designing 101

Tell stories through your designs

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Graphic Design aids in effective communication of messages through visuals. As per IBISWorld, 2020, global graphic designers market size is at $45.8 billion. As per Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), India is already facing a shortage of skilled professionals in this domain and is expecting a 5% growth year-on-year.

Potential Job Opportunities

25,000+ job opportunities across various job portals
Earning Potential

Average salary ranges between ₹ 2.5 to ₹ 3.0 LPA
Employment Sector

Advertising, Film and Media, Publication, Freelancing and others

Potential Career Path

Junior Graphic Designer

DTP Artist

Digital Graphic Artist

Course Details

Commencement Date
Duration 50 hours
Language English

Eligibility Criteria 12^thpass and above with a passion for Motion Graphics and Video Editing
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Assessment
- Module-level quizzes and end-of-course assessment.
- Module-level practical assignments to demonstrate knowledge and build a design portfolio required by the industry.
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Total Credits NA
Lecture Credits NA

Practical Credits NA
Course Format Online (Self-paced + Live Lectures + Hands-on Learning with Designing Software)

Learning and Assessment Centre

What you will learn in the course

Basic Graphic Designing process

Publication designs

Print design for signages and advertising

Course Summary

Graphic Designing 101 is meant for aspiring designers who would like to take up an entry-level course in graphic designing. The concepts and theory covered in this course will equip students with skills in graphic designing and publication designing.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Create Basic Designs using Graphics
Create Designs for Publication layout
Create Designs for Advertisement

Course Syllabus

Module 01. Introduction to Basic Elements of Visual Design

Get an overview of basic elements of visual design, principles of design, design rhythm and so on.

Module 02. Typography

Become familiar with the typography principles, fonts and concepts of typography.

Module 03. Introduction to Vector Graphics

Explore vector-based designing using Adobe Illustrator. Work on logos, patterns and simple designs.

Module 04. Introduction to Publication Design

Work on 3 publication designs - typing, fonts, page settings, sizes and layouts, print setting and other important elements of design in publishing.

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Course Features

Digital Learning Resources

Enriching learning resources accessible anytime and anywhere

Live Lectures

Live lectures delivered by Academic Experts

Academic Connect Community

Moderated by an Academic Expert with a focus on building conceptual clarity

Industry Connect Community

Moderated by an Industry Expert with a focus on building industry-oriented applied knowledge

Industry Assignments

Access to projects to offer industry-relevant practical exposure to learners

Intermediate Assessments

Continuous check for skills competency highlighting scope for improvement

Final Assessment

End-term test of theoretical and applied knowledge

Digital Certification

Certificate issued by Academia and Industry on successful completion of the learning programme

Internship Opportunity

To provide on-the-job real-time industry exposure for learners in the respective learning programmes

Job Opportunity

Access to TCS iON Job Listing Portal - a hub of employment opportunities across sectors

Digital Learning Resources Enriching learning resources accessible anytime and anywhere
Live Lectures Live lectures delivered by Academic Experts
Academic Connect Community Moderated by an Academic Expert with a focus on building conceptual clarity
Industry Connect Community Moderated by an Industry Expert with a focus on building industry-oriented applied knowledge
Industry Assignments Access to projects to offer industry-relevant practical exposure to learners
Intermediate Assessments Continuous check for skills competency highlighting scope for improvement
Final Assessment End-term test of theoretical and applied knowledge
Digital Certification Certificate issued by Academia and Industry on successful completion of the learning programme
Internship Opportunity To provide on-the-job real-time industry exposure for learners in the respective learning programmes
Job Opportunity Access to TCS iON Job Listing Portal - a hub of employment opportunities across sectors

Meet the Mentor(s)

Sonam Vansh

Industry Expert

Toonz Academy, Thiruvananthapuram

Sonam Vansh is a passionate mentor with over 7 years of experience in Graphic Designing. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Multimedia from the Hindu College, Amritsar, under Guru Nanak Dev University. She worked with santabanta.com and has been awarded as the Best Creative Designer in the Rally Award Ceremony. She brings along with bold new perspectives, and her industry knowledge is what makes her a great mentor.

Shemin Shah

Industry Expert

Toonz Academy, Thiruvananthapuram

Shemin Shah has over 12 years of experience in teaching Graphic Designing. He is passionate about mentoring creative minds. He has also worked with major advertisement firms and was involved in creating commercial advertisements.

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FAQs

1. What is the application process for the programme? +

Learners need to apply on or before the application end date.
Learners will receive an activation code post successful payment to activate the course.
The learning programme will be added to learners' dashboard on successful activation.

2. Who should join this programme and how will this help learners in building their proficiency? +

Young aspirants who have passed 12th grade and would like to pursue a career in digital designing can join this learning programme. This programme is envisaged to help learners build a strong career in Graphic Design through online sessions, practice and assessments, live projects, including hands-on learning with studio projects. With guided lessons on putting together their work portfolio, learners will get an opportunity to apply their skills and showcase their work, and a chance to earn an internship spot with the award winning Toonz Animation Studio.

3. Are there any prerequisites to take up this programme? +

There are no prerequisites. Anyone who meets the eligibility criteria can join this learning programme. It will be good to have passion and flair for gaming and programming. Basic understanding of C++, image editing or 3D software would be handy but not compulsory.

4. Will this course require computer system and what are the software and hardware requirements for the same? +

Yes. Learners will need to have computer systems to attend live lecture as per schedule, and also work on projects given as a part of hands-on learning and practice.
Software and Hardware requirements for this programme include:

Learning edition of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop (You will be guided by Academic Expert)
64-bit quad-core Processor
16 GB RAM
HD display monitor
Three-button mouse or Wacom tablet CTL 470 recommended
Graphics card with 4 GB RAMYes, Students will be required to have computer systems to attend live

5. What are the software covered in this programme? How will I access this software? +

The software covered in this programme are Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition. Learners will be able to download the software from the internet or through a link provided to them in the induction email. Licence key to the software will also be provided in the email so that learners use the authentic version of software and have a world-class hands-on learning experience.

6. What will be the teaching-learning method for this programme? +

The programme includes online live sessions, recordings of live sessions, reading materials, community-based interactions and hands-on learning experience using online designing tools.
The 'Programme Calendar' community page will provide the details of all scheduled live lectures and practicals.

7. What will be the scope of this programme? +

After completion of this programme, learners will be able to get jobs in print houses, publication houses, advertisement agencies and other companies looking for graphic designers to work on designs used for marketing and branding.

8. What is the attendance policy? +

70% attendance for scheduled live lecture sessions on the learning platform is mandatory for the programme completion.

9. If I am unable to progress with the learning due to critical reasons, can I complete my certifications at the later stage? +

It is recommended to complete the programme during the scheduled time period. In case of any break in the learning progress, learner will need to purchase the programme again.

10. What kind of project will I be doing during this programme? +

You will be working on different types of desiging projects like branding, corporate identity, advertising design, communication design, video editing and motion graphics.

11. How am I assessed and what is the process for re-examination? +

The programme includes two sets of assessments Intermediate and Final.
- Intermediate Assessments: These are module-wise assessments, quizzes/assignments that are planned at regular intervals through the entire programme duration. The end of module exams have no weightage in the final summative score of this programme.
- Final Assessment: Final assessment will be conducted at end of the learning programme.
Learners need to secure minimum 60% of marks to pass the final assessment (both in theory and practical).
Learners will get two attempts to clear the final exam. An exam fee will be applicable for the second attempt.

If the learner is not able to clear the exam in the second attempt, he/she will have to purchase the programme again.

12. What are the criteria to obtain a certificate? +

Learners should have 70% attendance for live lecture sessions.
Completion of all module nodes (inclusive of internal assessments and assignments).
Successful completion of summative/final assessment and projects (as applicable).
The following is the performance grade structure for the final assessment for this programme:

80% and Higher: Grade A
70% to < 79.99%: Grade B
60% to < 69.99%: Grade C
0.0% to < 59.99%: Grade D - Fail

Learners who have not cleared/appeared for the summative assessments can reappear for the same. Candidates will be provided total of 2 attempts to clear the summative exams.

13. How will this programme make me job ready? +

This programme is designed in consultation with our academic and industry SMEs to ensure that the skills and competencies covered are relevant and makes the learner job ready.
The programme emphasises on both conceptual and hands-on practice and complimented with internship opportunities in industry, as applicable.

14. Is there any internship opportunity through this programme? Will I be placed in the same company from where I pursued my internship? +

Remote or on-site Internship opportunities will be made available, as applicable. This is subject to available opportunities and policies of the companies.
Access to employment opportunities is subject to available vacancies and hiring policies of the companies.

15. Is it mandatory to complete the Projects included in this programme? +

Yes. Learners need to complete the projects assigned to them as a part of their portfolio compilation.

16. What is the refund policy for the programme? +

Once the payment is made, no refund will be issued under any circumstances.

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