Professional Graphic Design, Animation and Video Editing

This class is designed for beginners, students, aspiring graphic designers, creative professionals, and anyone interested in developing practical skills in Graphic Design and Video Editing. No prior professional experience is required, making the course suitable for learners who want to build their creative and technical skills from the fundamentals.

Students will receive hands-on training in industry-standard Adobe software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, PageMaker, Flash, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. The class covers image editing, photo retouching, logo and vector design, typography, page layout, brochures and print materials, animation, video editing, motion graphics, transitions, visual effects, and creative composition. Students will also work on practical projects to understand how these tools are applied in real-world design and media production.

Students should bring a laptop or desktop computer with the required Adobe software installed, along with a notebook for taking notes and completing exercises. Access to sample images and project files will be helpful.

There are no strict prerequisites for this class. Basic computer knowledge and an interest in creativity and design are recommended. The course is structured with step-by-step demonstrations and practical exercises so that students can progress confidently from basic concepts to professional-level projects.

Expected Class Outcomes

By the end of this class, students will be able to:

• Create professional graphic designs using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.

• Design logos, illustrations, advertisements, brochures, and other creative materials.

• Develop professional page layouts using Adobe InDesign and PageMaker.

• Apply typography, color, composition, and visual design principles effectively.

• Create basic animations and interactive graphics using Adobe Flash.

• Edit and produce professional-quality videos using Adobe Premiere Pro.

• Create motion graphics, visual effects, titles, and basic animations using Adobe After Effects.

• Apply creative design techniques to real-world projects and assignments.

• Build a portfolio of completed graphic design and multimedia projects.

• Develop the practical skills and confidence required for entry-level opportunities in graphic design, multimedia, and video editing.