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
After Intro
COURSE CONTENT
01. 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
• Pixel
• Image resolution
• Monitor display resolution
• Vector graphics
• Raster images
03. 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
• Using Filters to remove dust and Scratches
• Using Filters to create Artistic Effect
• Creating Background images
05. 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
• Selecting, copying and pasting
• Cleaning up the edge pixels
• Blending layers
• Adding a title
07. 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
• Sharpening & Softening the skin
• Brightening the teeth
• Bringing Rose into focus
• Adding a stylized text
• Applying a warm filter
09. 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
• Removing the scar
• Fixing the Bruise
• Creating the image title
• Creating reflections
• Creating a layer group
• Aligning texts
11. FILE FORMATS
• Opening files and displaying their sizes
• TIFF & JPEG format
• PSD format
• Saving layers
12. TRACING RASTER IMAGES
• Creating linear & curved paths
• Creating paths with sharp corners
• Tracing and recreating a logo
13. 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
• 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
• The Curves Command
• Revealing Details in the Shadow Area
• Correcting a Specific Tonal Range
• Improving Contrast & Auto Correcting
16. 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
• Using Adjustment Layer & the
Adjustment Panel
• Sharpening the Image
• Removing Dust
• Converting to CMYK
18. INTRODUCTION TO LAYER MASKS
• Adding a Layer Mask
• Adding an Adjustement Layer
19. 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
• About Image Size
• Image Size Exercises
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR ESSENTIALS
COURSE CONTENT
01. 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Designing business cards
• Crafting eye-catching flyers
• Designing professional letterheads.
• Creating stunning brochures
05. 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
• Tailoring designs for various
social media platforms.
• Optimizing designs for print materials.
• Visual hierarchy in your designs
07. 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
• Streamlining your design workflow in Canva.
• Using shortcuts and keyboard commands for efficiency.
• Creating reusable design templates and assets.