Introduction to Graphic Design
This week, you will begin with understanding the importance of graphic design and how it shapes our surroundings. You will get to know basic design elements and principles and the way these are applied to create more complex compositions used for a variety of applications. You will also get acquainted with famous designers around the globe who have shaped our visual culture and the branches of graphic design which have developed over the years.

Colour in Graphic Design
This week will give you a comprehensive understanding of colour theory and psychology. You will understand how to use a colour wheel to create interesting palettes for your designs as well as understand the different effects of warm and cool colours.

Typography in Graphic Design
This week, you will be exploring Typography, the branch of Graphic Design that deals primarily with text. You will discover different classifications of fonts which have been developed over the years. You will also learn how to create harmonious pairs of fonts for your graphic design compositions.

Types of Graphic Design
This week, you will be introduced to the different branches of Graphic Design such as advertisements, branding, packaging, motion graphics, user interface design and so on and also what each of these entail.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
After getting acquainted with the theory, you will now explore Adobe Photoshop, the most widely used software for creating Graphic Design compositions, in detail. This module will also cover the many features in Photoshop’s toolbar. This will enable you to create more unique pieces of work for your Graphic Design assignments.

What is Advertising?
This week, you will explore Graphic Design as it relates to advertising. You will also learn about poster design and copywriting and, using the tools learnt in Week 5, create advertisement posters and graphics of your own.