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P R O F E S S I O N A L C E R T I F I C A T E I N

GRAPHICDESIGN

LEVEL 4DIPLOMA

FROM

This course enables the students to learn and apply the

fundamentals of design softwares such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator,

and InDesign CC 2018.

This course aims to give students and professionals the broad - based and specializations required for establishing and developing a successful career path in the graphic design industry. Areas such as the design elements and principles, editorial design, branding, and advertising, are taught to students in order to equip them for more advance courses or career opportunities.

PREREQUESITES • A Laptop for lab practices. Laptop specifi-cations and suggestions are avaiable if requested. • A Sketchbook (A4) for illustration practices. • Email address setup for the instructor

DURATION CREDITS VENUE

: 2 Months: 60: Excellence Training Centre

PRICE: 4500 QAR

LEARNING OUTCOME

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Be familiarized with the basic concepts, terminologies, elements, and principles in Graphic Design.

• Create computer-based projects using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Develop a strong design portfolio.

• Be equipped with the technical knowledge required for a diploma course.

successful

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion Students will recive a “Diploma in graphic designing (LEVEL 4)” from OTHM(UK) along with a Certif-icate from Excellence Training Centre.

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GRAPHICOVERVIEW

Lectures

This course is delivered in two (2) months with two (2) lectures per week. Each lecture spans for three (3) consecutive hours. Lectures shall be dedicated in addressing students’ concerns and clarifications to ensure full understanding of the lessons.

Labs

Following a set of lectures, Lab practices are given in order to ensure that com-plete understanding of each lesson is delivered and applied by the students. Students are assigned sketchbook-relat-ed tasks or simple design projects that would be submitted on the next lecture. These tasks are then compiled for portfo-lio purposes.

Engagement

participation in lectures, discussions, and group activities is encouraged in this course. This develops the students’ confidence, communication skills, and teamwork.

Assignments

Theory

Students are given sets of questionnaires with regards to the lesson. These questions are related to the theoretical aspect of the course and will ensure that the students understand the fundamen-tals of the lessons being taught.

Practice

Students are assigned creative scenarios that would require them to produce design outcomes. These practices will enable the students to analyze the given situation and apply suitable methods or techniques of creative problem solving.

LEARNING OUTCOME

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Be familiarized with the basic concepts, terminologies, elements, and principles in Graphic Design.

• Create computer-based projects using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

• Develop a strong design portfolio.

• Be equipped with the technical knowledge required for a diploma course.

APPROACHStudents should get hands-on experience to get the best out of the course. For this reason, students shall be involved in:

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Students who attain 75% or higher pass the course.

GRADINGCRITERIA

Engagement 5% Assignments 20%

Labs 45% Attendance 30%

Engagement

participation in lectures, discussions, and group activities is encouraged in this course. This develops the students’ confidence, communication skills, and teamwork.

Assignments

Theory

Students are given sets of questionnaires with regards to the lesson. These questions are related to the theoretical aspect of the course and will ensure that the students understand the fundamen-tals of the lessons being taught.

Practice

Students are assigned creative scenarios that would require them to produce design outcomes. These practices will enable the students to analyze the given situation and apply suitable methods or techniques of creative problem solving.

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COURSE STRUCTUREOverview

This course is designed for students who come from a non-technical background and has no further experience in the field of graphic design. This course covers the basic knowledge required in becoming a graphic designer and serves as an excellent foundation for more advanced courses.

Timeline

Course total duration is 2 months. Lectures will take place twice a week, 3 consecutive hours each. In addition, there will be lecture hours (at least 2 hours per week) dedicated to lab practice and clarification of student’s concerns.

Course Materials

The instructor will provide and share relevant references, study materials, and lecture presentations to the students via email or other online platforms if requested.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Introduction to Graphic Design

Students are introduced to the basic con-cepts of graphic design and to information that are essential in working as a graphic designer. Items to be discussed: • Definition of Graphic Design • History and Future of Graphic Design • Tools, Equipment and Materials • Basic Terminologies

Basic Elements of Graphic Design

Students are introduced to the basic ele-ments used in Graphic Design. These include: • Lines • Shapes • Colors • Type • Scale

Basic Principles of Graphic Design

In order to ensure an effective and cohesive outcome, students are introduced to the basic principles in graphic design. These include: • Balance • Alignment • Hierarchy • Contrast • Space

Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 -1

Students are introduced to the first software used in developing creative outcomes. In this lecture, students are taught the following lessons: • Getting started with Adobe Photoshop CC • Workspace Set-up and Parts • Working with Images • Resizing and Cropping Images • Tool Bar, Option Bar, and Panels • Working with Basic Selections • Getting started with Layers

Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 - 2

Students are introduced to the tools and commands used in the following areas of design: • Painting with Photoshop • Image Retouchin

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COURSE STRUCTUREOverview

This course is designed for students who come from a non-technical background and has no further experience in the field of graphic design. This course covers the basic knowledge required in becoming a graphic designer and serves as an excellent foundation for more advanced courses.

Timeline

Course total duration is 2 months. Lectures will take place twice a week, 3 consecutive hours each. In addition, there will be lecture hours (at least 2 hours per week) dedicated to lab practice and clarification of student’s concerns.

Course Materials

The instructor will provide and share relevant references, study materials, and lecture presentations to the students via email or other online platforms if requested.

Basic Principles of Graphic Design

In order to ensure an effective and cohesive outcome, students are introduced to the basic principles in graphic design. These include: • Balance • Alignment • Hierarchy • Contrast • Space

Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 -1

Students are introduced to the first software used in developing creative outcomes. In this lecture, students are taught the following lessons: • Getting started with Adobe Photoshop CC • Workspace Set-up and Parts • Working with Images • Resizing and Cropping Images • Tool Bar, Option Bar, and Panels • Working with Basic Selections • Getting started with Layers


Students are introduced to the tools and commands used in the following areas of design: • Painting with Photoshop • Image Retouchin


Students are introduced to basic manipula-tion of tools, panels, principles, elements, and options in developing creative out-comes. • This lesson will cover the following items: • Using Masks and the Quick Mask Mode • Color Theory • Introduction to Color Correction • Working with the Pen Tool


Students are taught how to create special effects using Photoshop. Furthermore, Students are taught how to complete and export a project using the proper settings and file type.


This lecture is dedicated to addressing the students’ clarifications, concerns, and ques-tions to ensure that the lessons taught are completely understood and applied.The following areas are explained to prepare the students for the assignment and portfo-lio development. • Setting up a design portfolio • Assignment Brief


This lecture allocated for the completion of the assignment and compilation of the lab works for the portfolio.

Adobe Illustrator CC 2018 - 1

Students are taught how to work with objects and selections. This lecture covers the following area: • Drawing and Transforming Objects • Making and Saving SelectionsThis lecture explains the use and application of colors, gradients, patterns, and blends.


This lesson will cover one of the areas used in creating design elements. • Working with Points and Paths • Working with Layers • Working with Type • Signs and Symbols

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This lesson will cover one of the areas used in creating design elements. • Working with Points and Paths • Working with Layers • Working with Type • Signs and Symbols


Students are taught how to create special effects using Illustrator. Furthermore, Students are taught how to complete and export a project using the proper settings and file type


This lecture is dedicated to addressing the students’ clarifications, concerns, and ques-tions to ensure that the lessons taught are completely understood and applied.The assignment brief is explained during this lecture.


This lecture allocated for the completion of the assignment and compilation of the lab works for the portfolio.

Adobe InDesign CC 2018

Students are introduced to the third design software used in the graphic design industry. This lecture covers the following areas: • Get-ting Started with Adobe InDesign CC 2018 • Workspace Set-up and Parts • Working with Panels • Working with Documents • Working with Layouts • Outputting your Work

Building Portfolio

These lectures are dedicated to addressing the students’ clarifications, concerns, and questions to ensure that the lessons taught are completely understood and applied. Furthermore, these lectures are allocated for the completion of the assignments and com-pilation of the lab works for the portfolio

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