Introduction
This course will lay foundation for further courses in Digital Arts and will help the learner to choose a career path as a Digital Artist.
At the end of the course the Learner will gain competencies to appear for the International Certification: Adobe Certified Expert – Photoshop
Why take admission?
After completing this course, student will be able to perform following roles:
- Graphic Designer
- Graphic Editor
- Illustrator
- Background Artist
Hence, various career opportunities get opened up for learners.
Academic Approch
The Academic Approach of the course focuses on the “work centric” education i.e. begin with work (and not from a book !), derive knowledge from work and apply that knowledge to make the work more wholesome, useful and delightful. The ultimate objective is to empower the Learner to engage in socially useful and productive work. It aims at leading the learner to his/her rewarding career as well as development of the society.
Course Syllabus
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Basics & principles of computer graphics, Graphic editing of raster images.
Software for Hands-on Learning:
- Photoshop CS 4
- Soundbooth
This course offers the following modules:
Module 1: Basics of Photoshop CS4
Module 2: The Working Place
Module 3: Customizings
Module 4: Image and Color Modifications
Module 5: Tools
Module 6: Using the Brush and Paint
Module 7: Working with Selections
Module 8: Scaling
Module 9: Knowing the Layers
Module 10: Getting Creative with Types
Module 11: Masks
Module 12: Filter Gallery
Module 13: Playing with Palettes
Module 14: Color Adjustments
Module 15: Automating
Module 16: Web and Multimedia
Module 1: Basics of Photoshop CS4
- Introduction to Photoshop CS4
- Pixels and Resolution
- Introduction to Basic Tools
Module 2: The Working Place
- Installing Photoshop CS4
- Photoshop CS4 Interface
Module 4: Image and Color Modifications
- Image Modifications
- Color Modifications
Module 5: Tools
- Basic Tools
- Selection Tools
- Drawing and Coloring Tools
- Advanced Tools
- Text Tools
- Tools Presets
Module 6: Using the Brush and Paint
- Brush Presets
- Color and Shapes
Module 7: Working with Selections
- Making Selections with Different Tools
- Modifying an Existing Selection
- Saving and Loading Selections
Module 8: Scaling
- Transform
- Content Aware Scaling
Module 9: Knowing the Layers
- Working with Layers
- Layer Options
- Layer Effects
Module 10: Getting Creative with Types
- Type Tool and Options
- Advanced Text Options
Module 11: Masks
- Mask Types
- Modifying Masks
Module 12: Filter Gallery
- Filters and Effects
- Additional Filters
Module 13: Playing with Palettes
- Arranging Workspace
- Various Palettes
Module 14: Color Adjustments
- Contrast
- Colors
- More Adjustments
Module 15: Automating
- Actions
- Scripts
- Variables
- Photomerge
Module 16: Web and Multimedia
- Save for Web
- Web File Formats
- Color Mode
- PDF
- Device Central
Course Duration
120 Hours to be covered in either 2 months (8 weeks) or 3 months (12 weeks).
Course Duration |
Options |
Type |
Weeks |
Days per Week |
Hours per Day |
Total Hours |
Option 1
|
2 Month Part Time |
8 |
5 |
3 |
120 |
Option 2 |
2 Month Part Time |
8 |
6 |
2.5 |
120 |
Option 3 |
3 Month Part Time |
12 |
5 |
2 |
120 |
Medium
The course is available in English and Marathi.
Study Materials
MKCL will provide world-class interactive eLearning content at no extra cost.
Evaluation Pattern
Evaluation Pattern of KLiC Courses consists of 4 Sections as per below table:
Section No. |
Section Name |
Total |
1 |
Learning Progression |
|
2 |
Internal Assessment |
|
3 |
Final Online Examination |
|
|
Total |
|
4 |
SUPWs (Socially Useful and Productive Work in form of Assignments) |
5 Assignments |
YCMOU Mark Sheet: Printed Mark Sheet will be issued by YCMOU on successful completion of Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3 and will be delivered to the learner by MKCL.
MKCL’s KLiC Certificate will be provided to the learner who will satisfy the below criteria:
- Learners who have successfully completed above mentioned 3 Sections i.e. Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3
- Additionally, learner should have completed Section 4 (i.e. Section 4 will comprise of SUPWs i.e. Socially Useful and Productive Work in form of Assignments)
Learner has to complete and upload minimum 2 out of 5 Assignments