Prerequisites
Basic computer literacy
No prior design experience required
Access to Adobe Creative Suite
Creative mindset
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UI/UX & Product Design
Graphics Design
Learn visual communication, branding, typography, layout, and digital design with practical portfolio projects.
Tuition₦161,250VAT-inclusive where applicable. Instalment plans are available.
What you will learn
Graduate with skills you can demonstrate.
Create professional visual assets
Build a design portfolio
Prepare for freelance and creative support roles
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Your course curriculum.
10 modules / 12 weeks
01Week 1: Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to graphic design
Importance of graphic design
Aspects of graphic design
Career opportunities in graphic design
Understanding the elements of design
Understanding the principles of layout and composition
Graphic design tools
Downloading the software
Introduction to Corel Draw
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
Application of the different graphic design software
02Week 2: The Elements of Design
Creating shapes on Corel Draw
Understanding the shape tool
Shape manipulation on Corel Draw
Working with the pen tool on Illustrator
Shape manipulation in Illustrator
Creating and working with curves
An overview of typography
Downloading fonts from online resources
Downloading text effects
Using the type tool on Corel Draw
Using the type tool on Adobe Illustrator
Working with text effects on Photoshop
An overview of color
Working with color in all three tools
Blending and mixing colors
Working with and understanding gradients
Understanding transparency
03Week 3: Adobe Photoshop
Advanced selection techniques
Photo enhancement and editing tools
Understanding layers; layer styles, layer masks, blend modes, adjustment layers.
Photo manipulations and applications
Text effects; downloading and editing text effects
Social media ad designs and publication designs
04Week 4: Corel Draw
Mastery of the shape tool
Understanding the Boolean functions
Working with tabs and pages
Understanding powerclips
Creating print designs; flyers, banners
05Week 5: Adobe Illustrator
Understanding the direct selection tool
Mastery of the shape builder tool
Mastery of the gradient tool
Understanding the Boolean function
Mastery of the pen tool
Creating logo designs
06Week 6: Principles of Layout and Composition
An overview of the principles of design
Mastering the application of design principles
Introduction to Design layouts
Creating a flyer design
Creating a magazine cover design
Creating a book cover design
How to get ideas for designs
07Week 7: Project #1
Mini project to be decided by the instructor based on what has been taught so far
08Week 8: Branding 1 (logo design)
An overview of logos
Exploring the different types of logos
How to fuel creativity
Making sketches
Creative thinking
Understanding design briefs
Working with logo mockups
Recreating existing logos
Mastery of all the logo design tools
Recreating existing brands
Ensuring correct color combinations
09Week 9: Branding 2 (visual identities)
An overview of visual identities
Exploring a graphic designer's role in branding
Creating complementary cards
Designing for social media
Creating mockups for brand designs
10Weeks 10-12: Project #2 (end of course project)
Logo
Complementary card
Two social media ads
T-shirt, packaging mockups
A 5 page profile brochure about the business
Before the first class
Know what you need and where the course can take you.
Tools you will practise with
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Canva
Design mockups
Project experience
Build work worth showing.
Completion credential
Earn a verifiable Loctech certificate.
Verifiable Loctech certificate of completion with an industry-aligned curriculum.
Questions answered
Before you apply.
Do I need prior experience?
Beginner tracks assume no prior experience.
Can I learn online?
Yes — most programs run hybrid and online with live instructor-led classes.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes — a verifiable Loctech certificate on completion.
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