Department of Distance & Continuing Education (DDCE)
School of Open Learning (SOL)
Campus of Open Learning (COL)
University of Delhi (DU)
Certificate course in
GRAPHIC DESIGN & DTP
offered in association with R.K. Educational Trust / R.K. Films & Media Academy
Lesson Plan including Course’s Contents
Sl Level Module Topic
No. (with number of classes / hours)
Level 1 Photoshop (Ph) Introduction to Photoshop
1. 3 classes / 4.5 hours Overview of Photoshop interface
Understanding raster vs. vector graphics.
Basic tools: selection, cropping, brush, eraser.
Working with Layers
Introduction to layers: creating, deleting, and rearranging.
Basic layer adjustments: opacity, blending modes.
Practice project: Layer manipulation exercise.
Basic Photo Editing
Introduction to photo editing techniques: brightness, contrast, color adjustments.
Cropping and resizing images.
Practice project: Editing a simple photograph.
2 Level 1 Illustrator (IL) Introduction to Illustrator
3 classes / 4.5 hours Overview of Illustrator interface.
Introduction to vector graphics.
Basic shapes and drawing tools.
Working with Paths and Text
Drawing with the pen tool.
Working with text: creating text objects, formatting text.
Practice project: Creating a simple logo or icon.
Basic Object Manipulation
Transformations: scaling, rotating, skewing.
Aligning and distributing objects.
Practice project: Designing a simple poster.
Department of Distance & Continuing Education (DDCE)
School of Open Learning (SOL)
Campus of Open Learning (COL)
University of Delhi (DU)
3 Level 1 InDesign (ID) Overview of InDesign interface.
3 classes / 4.5 hours Understanding document setup: page size, margins, bleeds.
Adding and formatting text.
Working with Images
Placing images into InDesign documents.
Resizing and cropping images.
Practice project: Creating a basic flyer.
Layout and Design Basics
Understanding grids and guides.
Arranging elements on a page.
Practice project: Designing a simple brochure.
4. Level 1 Corel Draw (CDR) Introduction to CorelDRAW
3 classes / 4.5 hours Overview of CorelDRAW interface.
Basic drawing tools and shapes.
Introduction to layers.
Working with Text and Objects
Creating and formatting text.
Manipulating objects: scaling, rotating, mirroring.
Practice project: Designing a basic business card.
Basic Effects and Exporting
Applying basic effects: drop shadow, transparency.
Introduction to exporting files for print and web.
Practice project: Creating a simple banner ad.
5. Level 2 Ph + IL + Id + CDR Continue with the same software, but delve deeper into each, covering intermediate-level
16 Classes / 24 hours techniques such as advanced photo editing in Photoshop, complex illustrations in
Illustrator, more intricate layouts in InDesign, and advanced effects in CDR.
6. Level 3 Ph + IL + Id + CDR Further advance skills in each software, covering topics such as photo manipulation,
16 Classes / 24 hours vector art techniques, advanced typography, complex document layouts, and professional
print preparation.
7. Projects and Portfolio Ph + IL + Id + CDR In the final set of classes, students work on individual and group projects to apply their
Development 4 Classes / 6 hours skills learned throughout the course. They'll also focus on creating a portfolio showcasing
their best work in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and CDR.
Department of Distance & Continuing Education (DDCE)
School of Open Learning (SOL)
Campus of Open Learning (COL)
University of Delhi (DU)
Important:
“Practice Project” and “Project & Portfolio Development” are to be undertaken by the students independently and shall be part of classes.
This structured lesson plan provides beginners with a comprehensive introduction to graphic design software, gradually advancing their skills from basic to
intermediate and advanced levels, culminating in the development of a portfolio.
