Intermediate Graphic Designer

Participants who attend this course will learn about photo retouching, vector graphics, color correction, compositing, scanning, image size, printing, tracing, smart
layers, vanishing points, layer masks, puppet warp, and lens correction.
This course will also teach about creating, selecting, transforming shapes, combining
shapes and paths, using drawing tools & Use color tones to enhance designs, adding
& edit text, working with layers, gradients, and patterns, using brushes & Use
effects, graphic styles, use Illustrator with other Adobe Applications & Prepare

Welcome to ZTech Institute, your gateway to a tech-empowered future! Specializing in a wide array of tech courses from web and app development to graphic design and video editing. We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a tech newbie or a seasoned pro. Our instructors are not just experts in their respective fields, but they’re also passionate educators committed to your success. With flexible schedules, real-world projects, and a hands-on approach to learning, we’re dedicated to equipping you with the skills you need to excel in the fast-paced tech industry. Come grow, learn, and lead with us at ZTech Institute!

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ESSENTIALS

Starting Course

1
Nvidia New Technologies Slides
2
Engine Target Audience
3
Quiz: Mobile / Native Apps
5 questions

After Intro

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Realistic Graphic on UE4
2
Volta GPU for optimization.
3
Deep Learning

COURSE CONTENT

01. GETTING STARTED

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GETTING STARTED

• Choosing a workspace

• Arranging windows

• Main interface items

• Managing workspaces

• Image window items

• Screen Modes & Opening files

• Zooming and panning

• The Navigator Panel

• The History Panel

• Common preference

02. DEFINITIONS

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DEFINITIONS

• Pixel

• Image resolution

• Monitor display resolution

• Vector graphics

• Raster images

03. INTRODUCTION TO COLOR CORRECTION AND LAYERS

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INTRODUCTION TO COLOR CORRECTION AND LAYERS

• Correcting the Image Colors

• Copying and Pasting

• Selection Feather

• Refining Edges

• Adjusting the layer opacity

• Working with Background Layer

• Changing layer Orientation and size

• Deleting Layers

04. INTRODUCTION TO FILTERS

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INTRODUCTION TO FILTERS

• Using Filters to remove dust and Scratches

• Using Filters to create Artistic Effect

• Creating Background images

05. INTRODUCING THE PHOTO RETOUCHING

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INTRODUCING THE PHOTO RETOUCHING

• Changing the eye color

• Removing a beauty mark

• Removing the scar

• Removing the beauty spot

• Painting the lips

06. COPYING AND PASTING

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COPYING AND PASTING

• Selecting, copying and pasting

• Cleaning up the edge pixels

• Blending layers

• Adding a title

07. TITLES AND FORMATTING

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TITLES AND FORMATTING

• Improving colors by Hue/ Saturation

• Removing noise

• Removing the stamped date

• Increasing the image canvas size

• Formatting the typed text

• Modifying the text properties

• Aligning text

• Creating the play’s title

• Outlining the title

• Changing the text color

08. SHARPENING AND FOCUSING

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SHARPENING AND FOCUSING

• Sharpening & Softening the skin

• Brightening the teeth

• Bringing Rose into focus

• Adding a stylized text 

• Applying a warm filter

09. 2D ANIMATION

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2D ANIMATION

• Making image areas transparent

• Painting the shaded areas 

• Painting the highlighted areas

• Painting the plant leaves

• Painting the blooms

• Creating a new brush

• Adding leaves & Adding a sky

• Finishing the background

• Tool presets overview

10. PHOTO RETOUCHING

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PHOTO RETOUCHING

• Removing the scar

• Fixing the Bruise

• Creating the image title

• Creating reflections

• Creating a layer group

• Aligning texts

11. FILE FORMATS

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FILE FORMATS

• Opening files and displaying their sizes

• TIFF & JPEG format

• PSD format

• Saving layers

12. TRACING RASTER IMAGES

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TRACING RASTER IMAGES

• Creating linear & curved paths

• Creating paths with sharp corners

• Tracing and recreating a logo

13. ALTERING LANDSCAPES AND SKY VIEWS

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ALTERING LANDSCAPES AND SKY VIEWS

• Selecting the sky & Replacing the sky

• Selecting the exposed soil

• Covering the soil with grass

• Blending color & Adding a title

14. COLOR CORRECTION 1 - LEVELS

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COLOR CORRECTION

• The Levels command

• Color Correction Using Levels

• Correcting Individual Channels

• Setting the White and Black Points

• Checking the Scan Quality

• Auto Levels

• Correcting the Greys

15. COLOR CORRECTION 2 - CURVES

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COLOR CORRECTION 2 - CURVES

• The Curves Command

• Revealing Details in the Shadow Area

• Correcting a Specific Tonal Range

• Improving Contrast & Auto Correcting

16. COLOR CORRECTION 3 - HUE/SATURATION

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COLOR CORRECTION 3 - HUE/SATURATION

• The Hue/Saturation Command

• Changing Colors & Selective Colors

• Adjusting & Coloring Images

• Using the Vibrance Command

17. FULL COLOR CORRECTION PROJECTS

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FULL COLOR CORRECTION PROJECTS

• Using Adjustment Layer & the

 Adjustment Panel

• Sharpening the Image

• Removing Dust

• Converting to CMYK

18. INTRODUCTION TO LAYER MASKS

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INTRODUCTION TO LAYER MASKS

• Adding a Layer Mask 

• Adding an Adjustement Layer

19. IMAGE MODES AND CHANNELS

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IMAGE MODES AND CHANNELS

• RGB mode & RGB channels

• CMYK channels & Determining a working mode

• Grayscale channels

• Preparing the file for its final destination

20. Scanning and Printing Exercises

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Scanning and Printing Exercises

• About Image Size

• Image Size Exercises

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR ESSENTIALS

COURSE CONTENT

01. A QUICK TOUR OF ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

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A QUICK TOUR OF ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR

• Getting Started

• Creating a new document & Drawing a shape

• Rounding the corners of a shape

• Applying color, editing color & editing strokes

• Working witn layers

• Drawing with the pencil tooI

• Creating shapes using Shape Builder tool

• Transforming artwork

• Drawing with the Shaper tool

• Creating and editing gradients

• Working witn brushes

• Working with symbols

• Creating a clipping mask

• Working with effect

02. GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA

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GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA

• Introducing Adobe Illustrator

• Starting Illustrator and opening a file

• Exploring the workspace

• Getting to know the Tools panel

• Working with the Control panel

• Resetting and saving workspace

• Changing the view of artwork

• Scrolling through a document

• Using view commands & Zoom tool

• Arranging multiple documents

03. TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING ARTWORK

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TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING ARTWORK

• Getting started & Selecting objects 

• Using the Selection tool

• Using the Direct Selection tool

• Selecting artwork with the Magic Wand tool

• Working with groups

• Working in Isolation mode

04. USING SHAPES TO CREATE ARTWORK FOR A POSTCARD

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USING SHAPES TO CREATE ARTWORK FOR A POSTCARD

• Getting started & Create a document

• Working with basic shapes

• Creating and editing an ellipse

• Working with drawing modes 

• Change stroke width and alignment

• Rounding corners

05. EDITING AND COMBINING SHAPES

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EDITING AND COMBINING SHAPES

• Getting started & Editing paths and shapes

• Cutting with the Scissors tool

• Joining paths

• Cutting with the Knife tool & using Eraser tool

• Combining shapes

• Working with the Shape Builder tool

• Working with the Pathfinder panel

• Creating a compound path

06. TRANSFORMING ARTWORK

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TRANSFORMING ARTWORK

• Getting Started with artboards

• Adding artboards to the document

• Editing artboards

• Renaming & Reordering artboards

• Transforming content

• Working with rulers and guides

• Transforming with Free Transform tool

• Creating a PDF

07. ORGANIZING YOUR ARTWORK WITH LAYERS

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ORGANIZING YOUR ARTWORK WITH LAYERS

• Understanding layers

• Creating layers and sublayers

• Editing layers and objects

• Locating layers & Moving layers

• Duplicating layer contents

• Merging layers & Pasting layers

• Changing layer order

• Viewing layers

• Applying appearance attributes to layers

• Creating a clipping mask

08. GRADIENTS, BLENDS, AND PATTERNS

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GRADIENTS, BLENDS, AND PATTERNS

• Getting started with gradients

• Applying a linear gradient to a fill

• Editing & Saving a gradient

• Adjusting a linear gradient fill

• Applying a linear gradient to a stroke

• Edit a gradient on a stroke

• Applying a radial gradient to artwork

• Adjusting the radial gradient

• Apply gradients to multiple objects

• Adding transparency to gradients

• Working with blended objects

09. USING BRUSHES TO CREATE A POSTER

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USING BRUSHES TO CREATE A POSTER

• Getting started & Working with brushes

• Using Calligraphic brushes

• Applying a Calligraphic brush to artwork

• Drawing with the Paintbrush tool

• Editing paths with the Paintbrush tool

• Editing a brush & Removing a brush stroke

• Using Art brushes

10. EXPLORING CREATIVE USES OF EFFECTS AND GRAPHIC STYLES

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EXPLORING CREATIVE USES OF EFFECTS AND GRAPHIC STYLES

• Getting started & Create a document

• Working with basic shapes

• Creating and editing an ellipse

• Working with drawing modes 

• Change stroke width and alignment

• Rounding corners 

• Using the Appearance panel

• Adding another stroke and fill

• Reordering appearance attributes

• Using live effects

• Applying an effect

• Editing an effect

• Styling text with a Warp effect

• Applying the Offset Path effect

• Applying a Photoshop Effect

• Working with 3D effects

• Applying a 3D Rotate effect

• Using graphic styles

ADOBE INDESIGN ESSENTIALS

COURSE CONTENT

01. A QUICK TOUR OF ADOBE INDESIGN

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A QUICK TOUR OF ADOBE INDESIGN

• Getting Started

• Creating a new document & Drawing a shape

• Rounding the corners of a shape

• Applying color, editing color & editing strokes

• Working witn layers

• Drawing with the pencil tooI

• Creating shapes using Shape Builder tool

• Transforming artwork

• Drawing with the Shaper tool

• Creating and editing gradients

• Working witn brushes

• Working with symbols

• Creating a clipping mask

• Working with effects

02. GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA

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GETTING TO KNOW THE WORK AREA

• Introducing Adobe InDesign

• Starting InDesign and opening a file

• Exploring the workspace

• Getting to know the Tools panel

• working with the Control panel

• Resetting and saving workspace

• Changing the view of artwork

• Scrolling through a document

• Using view commands & Zoom tool

• Arranging multiple documents

03. TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING ARTWORK

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TECHNIQUES FOR SELECTING ARTWORK

• Getting started & Selecting objects 

• Using the Selection tool

• Using the Direct Selection tool

• Selecting artwork with the Magic Wand tool

• Working with groups

04. USING SHAPES TO CREATE ARTWORK

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USING SHAPES TO CREATE ARTWORK

• Getting started & Create a document

• Working with basic shapes

• Creating and editing an ellipse

• Working with drawing modes 

• Change stroke width and alignment

• Rounding corners

05. PAGES CREATION AND THIER ARRANGEMENT

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PAGES CREATION AND THIER ARRANGEMENT

• Getting started & making pages 

• Organizing the pages

• What is Master page

• Insert new pages

• Page Attribute and Numbering Pages

• Spread a document

• Create a Book Front and Back Cover

06. TEXT INSERTION AND PROPERTIES

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TEXT INSERTION AND PROPERTIES

• Getting Started with Typography

• Text Allignment 

• Text Stroke and Color

• Create Bullet Points and Numbering

• Transforming content

• Save text for future use to ease  your work

07. ORGANIZING YOUR ARTWORK WITH LAYERS

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ORGANIZING YOUR ARTWORK WITH LAYERS

• Understanding layers

• Creating layers and sublayers

• Editing layers and objects

• locating layers & Moving layers

• Duplicating layer contents

• Merging layers & Pasting layers

• Changing layer order

• Viewing layers

• Applying appearance attributes to layers

08. GRADIENTS, BLENDS, AND PATTERNS

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GRADIENTS, BLENDS, AND PATTERNS

• Getting started with gradients

• Applying a linear gradient to a fill

• Editing & Saving a gradient

• Adjusting a linear gradient fill

• Applying a linear gradient to a stroke

• Edit a gradient on a stroke

• Applying a radial gradient to artwork

• Adjusting the radial gradient

• Apply gradients to multiple objects

• Adding transparency to gradients

• Working with blended objects

CANVA

COURSE CONTENT

01. CANVA BASICS

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CANVA BASICS

• Understanding Canva’s interface.

• Creating a Canva account.

• Navigating the Canva dashboard.

• Creating a new design.

• Saving and organizing your designs.

• Opening and editing existing designs.

• Exporting your designs in various formats.

02. DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

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DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS

• Learning the principles of design.

• Working with fonts and typography.

• Visual hierarchy in your designs.

• Balancing text and visuals for

 effective communication.

03. USING CANVA ELEMENTS

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USING CANVA ELEMENTS

• Utilizing Canva’s Element Library

• Customizing Stock Photos and Elements

• Introduction to Vector Elements

• Combining Elements Creatively

• Element Layering and Grouping 

• Understanding Transparency and Opacity

04. CREATING PRINT MATERIALS

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CREATING PRINT MATERIALS

• Designing business cards

• Crafting eye-catching flyers

• Designing professional letterheads.

• Creating stunning brochures

05. ADVANCED FEATURES

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ADVANCED FEATURES

• Utilizing Canva’s team collaboration features.

• Incorporating custom animations and transitions.

• Integrating Canva with other design tools

• Tailoring designs for various 

 social media platforms.

• Optimizing designs for print materials.

 

06. DESIGN FOR DIFFERENT PLATFORMS

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DESIGN FOR DIFFERENT PLATFORMS

• Tailoring designs for various 

 social media platforms.

• Optimizing designs for print materials.

• Visual hierarchy in your designs

07. REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

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REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS

• Using Canva for freelance design projects.

• Designing marketing materials for small businesses.

• Creating engaging social media content for clients

08. TIME MANAGEMENT AND EFFICIENCY

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TIME MANAGEMENT AND EFFICIENCY

• Streamlining your design workflow in Canva.

• Using shortcuts and keyboard commands for efficiency.

• Creating reusable design templates and assets.

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