Weeks 1–4 - Foundations
Objective
To ensure students gain real-world experience and develop a polished portfolio, the course includes professional assignments that simulate industry-standard projects. These assignments are designed to challenge creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities while integrating both AI tools and conventional design techniques.
What You Will Learn
- Design a Personal Branding Kit
- Objective : Apply foundational design principles to create a personal branding identity.
- Tasks :
- Develop a logo, color palette, and typography system for yourself as a designer.
- Use Adobe Illustrator for manual refinements and AI tools like Canva or MidJourney for initial brainstorming.
- Outcome : A cohesive personal branding kit ready for use on social media profiles, resumes, and portfolios.
- AI-Powered Poster Design
- Objective : Experiment with AI-generated visuals to create a poster for a fictional event (e.g., music festival, art exhibition).
- Tasks :
- Use DALL·E or MidJourney to generate concept visuals.
- Refine the design in Photoshop or Illustrator, focusing on alignment, balance, and hierarchy.
- Outcome : A visually striking poster that demonstrates your ability to blend AI and manual design skills.
- Typography Exploration Project
- Objective : Understand how typography influences communication.
- Tasks :
- Choose a famous quote and design three variations using different typefaces and layouts.
- Use AI tools to suggest font pairings and experiment with unconventional combinations.
- Outcome : Three unique typographic designs showcasing your understanding of type as a design element.
Key Activities
- Hybrid Learning : Combines conventional design skills with AI-driven tools.
- Industry-Relevant Projects : Real-world assignments to build a professional portfolio.
- Certified Instructors : Learn from experienced designers and AI specialists.
- Hands-On Training : Practical workshops and live feedback sessions.
- Portfolio Development : Create a polished portfolio showcasing your work.
- AI Integration : Master AI tools to enhance creativity and efficiency.