KSTFDT

Program Overview

Master industry tools + Creative principles for visual communication & branding

Duration

6 Months - 24 Weeks Intensive Studio Based

Format

Heavy lab practicals, real client briefs & portfolio building

Objective

Master design tools + Visual communication, branding & advertising

Eligibility

Matriculation or basic computer literacy. No art background needed

🎨 Key Course Learning Modules

6 month roadmap: Theory to Vector to Branding to UI/UX

MONTH 1 Design Theory & Vector Illustration (Adobe Illustrator)

Design Principles

Composition, balance & focal points
White space & psychology of shapes
Visual hierarchy fundamentals

Typography & Color Theory

Font pairings, kerning & line height
RGB vs CMYK color profiles
Digital color psychology

Vector Graphics Mastery

Pen Tool & precision path manipulation
Custom shape building
Grid-based icon design

Commercial Vector Deliverables

Vector logos & custom typography
Patterns & scalable illustrations
Print-ready vector assets

MONTH 2 Image Editing & Photo Manipulation (Adobe Photoshop)

Advanced Raster Editing

Layers, smart objects & blending modes
Non-destructive editing workflows
Professional file management

Precision Selection & Masking

Complex background removals
Hair masking & alpha channels
Advanced selection techniques

Photo Retouching & Color Grading

Product enhancement & skin retouching
Color correction & light manipulation
Commercial photography editing

Digital Compositing

Seamless image merging
Surreal posters & matte paintings
Commercial advertisements

MONTH 3 Layout Design & Print Media (Adobe InDesign)

Editorial Layout Frameworks

Baseline grids & master pages
Text wrapping & multi-page flow
Magazine layout structures

Print Production Workflows

Bleeds, slugs & crop marks
Offset & digital printing setup
Print-ready file preparation

Print Assets Creation

Brochures & multi-page magazines
Product packaging & menus
Book covers & catalogs

MONTH 4 Corporate Branding & Identity Systems

Brand Strategy Foundations

Client brief interpretation
Competitor research
Visual mood boards

Brand Identity Suites

Logo systems & stationery
Business cards & letterheads
Unified brand assets

Brand Guidelines (Brand Book)

Logo placement rules
Color swatches & typography
Client brand documentation

MONTH 5 UI/UX & Social Media Marketing

Social Media Kit Design

Ad banners & Instagram grids
YouTube thumbnails & carousels
Animated GIFs

UI/UX Foundations (Figma/XD)

UX research & wireframing
Mobile app & website mockups
Interactive prototype design

Prototype Testing

Clickable user-flow links
Responsive interface testing
Developer handoff preparation

MONTH 6 Portfolio Development & Freelance Launch

Professional Portfolio Curation

Behance & Dribbble case studies
Process documentation
Beautiful design presentations

Mockup Presentation Tactics

3D mockups: t-shirts, billboards
Device mockups for clients
Photorealistic presentations

Freelance Marketplace Mastery

Fiverr, Upwork & 99designs setup
Gig writing & proposal drafting
International client management

6-Month Diploma Graphic Design & Digital Media