CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHICS AND ANIMATION (6 MONTHS)
Certificate in Graphics and Animation (6 Months)
1: Introduction to Graphics and Animation
- History and Evolution of Graphic Design & Animation
- Types: Print, Digital, Motion Graphics, 2D & 3D Animation
- Career Opportunities and Industry Applications
- Design Thinking and Creativity
2: Graphic Design Principles
- Elements & Principles of Design
- Color Theory and Typography
- Layout and Composition Techniques
- Branding Basics: Logos, Posters, Business Cards
3: Graphic Design Tools
- Adobe Photoshop:
- Image Editing, Filters, Layers, Masking
- Adobe Illustrator/CorelDraw:
- Vector Illustration, Logos, Icons, Posters
4: Basics of 2D Animation
- Principles of Animation (Squash & Stretch, Timing, etc.)
- Storyboarding and Scene Planning
- Software: Adobe Animate / Toon Boom / Pencil2D
- Frame-by-Frame Animation & Tweening
- Simple Character Animation (Walk Cycle, Lip Sync)
5: Motion Graphics & Video Editing
- Introduction to Motion Graphics
- Basics of Adobe After Effects or equivalent
- Keyframing, Transitions, Title Animation
- Intro to Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro / DaVinci Resolve
6: Portfolio Development
- Real-World Projects: Social Media Posters, Animated Clips
- Design Assignments: Ad Banners, Flyers, Brand Kits
- Final Submission: Personal Portfolio / Showreel
- Presentation & Feedback