Curriculum For

Graphic Designer

(Certificate Level- 6 months)

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Contents

Overall objective of the course

Competencies gained after completion of the course.......

Knowledge and skills standard..................

Job opportunities available immediately and in future

Overview about the program

Graphic Designer Curriculum Contents ....

Module 1: Fundamentals of Computer............................ 8

Module 2: Graphics Designing ..

Module 3: Interpersonal communication..................... 18

Graphic Designer Curriculum Assessment ...

20

Module 1: Fundamentals of Computer......................... 20

Module 2: Graphics Designing ...

21

Module 3: Interpersonal communication...................... 30

Supportive Notes 32
Tools & Equipment.. 33
Reference Books. 35
NCRC Members..

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Overall objective of the course

The Computer Graphic designer course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to computer graphics leading to the ability to
understand contemporary terminology, progress, issues, and trends. The Computer Graphics designer course prepares trainee to design
solutions to a broad variety of problems found in publishing Industry which includes web template designing, advertisement, and etc.

Competencies gained after completion of the course

After completing the course the trainee will be able to:
Design and implement practical graphic solutions to challenging problems in different domains.
Acquire knowledge and skills to design the following types of Print Material:
o Visiting Cards & Marriage Cards etc.
o Bouchers
o

Handbills.

o Stickers and Posters.

o Certificates.
o

Photograph Editing.

o Banners and hoarding.

o Advertisement

Entry level for trainees

Middle/Matric
Total Training Hours: 800 Hours

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Knowledge & Skill Standards

Knowledge

Skills

Knowledge of popular software used in graphic designing

Basic computer operations

Scanning of images and graphics and aspects of image capture such as

origination factors, magnification factors scanning resolution, bit depth, measured
photography, image processing and basic colour theory

Selection and application of appropriate software

Use of fonts and their specific applications

Tone reproduction and colour workflows pulling of print proofs for

approval

Basic Knowledge of printing including types of paper, page sizes and colour
Mixes

Ability to optimize the available facilities in scanners, computers,

laser printers / image setters, plate setters to design and output a
job that could be successfully reproduced within the press
limitations

Portable document format (PDF)

Interpretation of customers requests in graphic designs and

reproduction of such, using various software and available
images, designs and with ones own initiative and creativity.

Raster image editing applications, such as Photoshop

Student will be able to word with Urdu Word Processing

Software

Vector graphic manipulation applications page makeup application software

Get a comprehensive exposure to the elements of Arts & Design

Advertising.

The difference between vector graphic & Raster graphic

Student will be able to design Visiting Card, Hand Bills, Stickers,

Certificates etc

Knowledge of the relationship between scanner resolution, image resolution and

laser printer/ image setter resolution with the paper type to be used, required
image quality and the screen resolution

Student will be able to Print Art Works.

Knowledge of selecting the appropriate image/graphic editing applications

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Job opportunities available immediately and in the future

The main objective of this program is to create a high level of design competency in print base software.
After completing the course, student will be able to work in publishing Industry and advertising agencies as:
Brand Identity Designer
Layout Artist
Graphic Designer / Editor
Logo Designer
Illustrator
Photo Editor / Photoshop Artist
Press Publisher
Designer

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Overview of the program Curriculum for Computer Graphics Designer

Module Title and Aim

Learning Units

Theory
hours

Workplace
hours

14

50

106

570

40

20

LU-1 Fundamental Concept of Computer

Module 1: Fundamentals of Computer
Aim:
This module will enable the Trainee to
identify computer system, peripheral
devices creating text file and internet
handling.

LU-2 Introduction to Operating System

LU-3 Microsoft Word (Overview)
LU-4 Use of Internet

LU-1 Basics of computer Graphics

Module 2: Computer Graphic Designing

Aim:
This module will prepare students for
activities involving the design of solutions to
a broad variety of problems found in
publishing Industry which includes web
template designing, advertisement, and etc.

LU-2 Scan images and Objects

LU-3 Image Manipulation (Adobe Photoshop)
LU-4 Design art work(Corel Draw)
LU-5 In-Page
LU-6 Illustrator
LU-7 Output Products

Module 3: Interpersonal communication

Aim:
This module will specify and improve the
competencies required to communicate
effectively with clients and fellow workers. It
will enhance human communication, Offer
Information to client and exchange

LU-1 Basics of Interpersonal Communication.

LU-2 Respond to Client Request.
LU-3 Offer Information to Client.

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information effectively through visual and

verbal media in the area of computer
Graphics

LU-14Exchange Information effectively.

LU-5 Develop Presentation Skill in PowerPoint

Total

Training Methodology
Practical 80%
Theory 20%

160

640

Graphic Designer Curriculum Contents

Module 1 Title: Fundamentals of Computer.
Objective of the Module: The Trainee will able to identify computer system and peripheral devices. The student will able to create text file
and internet handling.
Duration: 64hours Theory: 14 hours Practice: 50 hours

Learning
Unit

LU1Fundamental
Concept of
Computer

LU2Introduction to
Operating
System

LU3Microsoft Word
(Overview)

LU4Use of Internet

Learning
Outcomes

Understand computer
and its different
devices

Able to work in
windows operating
system environment,
creating, copying,
deleting files/folders

Learning Elements
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

Explain computer and its components

Explain types of computer
Explain Benefits of computers
Discuss storage Devices
Discuss different input/output devices
Discuss functions of Scanner, Printers
and Plotter.

i.
ii.

Explain windows environment

File and Folder Management (Create,
Cut, Copy, Paste)

i.
ii.

Explain Starting and exiting MS Word

Identify the MS Word screen, menu
and icons.
Creating and Editing a new document
Saving and opening an existing
document

Able to know different

menus, creating ,
saving, editing in a
file

iii.
iv.

Use internet, check

email, send email, file
attachment

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Explain Browsing
Create an email ID
Sending and Receiving email
Uploading and Downloading files
through email.

Duration

2 Hrs

24 Hrs

28Hrs

10 Hrs

Materials
Required

Learning
Place

Board Markers
Flip Charts
Physical Parts of
computer for
demonstration

Class Room

Board Markers
Secondary
Storage devices
like Flash disk,
CD-ROM disk.
Computer System

Class Room
/ Lab

Board Markers
Papers, Printer
Cartridge
Computer System

Internet
Connection

Lab

Lab

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Module 2 Title: Graphics Designing

Objective of the Module: Prepares students for activities involving the design of solutions to a broad variety of problems found
in publishing Industry which includes web template designing, advertisement, and etc.
Duration: 676 Hrs Theory: 106Hhrs Practice: 570 Hrs

Learning
Unit

Learning
Outcomes

Learning Elements
i.
ii.

LU1Basics of
Computer
Graphics

Understand the
basic elements of
computer graphics
,type and application
of computer graphics
in different fields

iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
ix.

LU2Scan Images
And Objects

Learn about different

types of images,
standards of image,
different devices
used for input the
image to computer,
function of these
devices

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.

vi.

LU3Adobe
Photoshop
(CS-3)

Learn about the basic

environment of adobe
Photoshop software,

i.
ii.

Introduction to computer graphics

Explain the Types of Computer
Graphics
Explain Vector and Raster Graphics.
Explain 2D and 3D Graphics
Explain Popular Computer Graphic
Design Software i.e.
Adobe Photoshop,
Corel Draw, Illustrator, In-page,
Desktop Publisher, selecting
appropriate software for graphic design
application
Briefly describe Importance Of
Computer Graphics Software
Definition of image, Image Resolution
Explain different standards for images
JPEG, TIFF, or BMP,JIF,PDF
Explain Image input devices
Scanner, digital camera, Working of
scanner
Explain how to Capture images with
digital camera, scanners, screen
captures, file downloads, and graphic
tablet).
Explain Image Transformation,
Scale, rotate, skew, distort and
perspective.

Introduction to adobe Photoshop &

Explain the Environment and Interface
Explain the following canvas

Duration

6 Hrs

12 Hrs

200 Hrs

Materials
Required

Learning
Place

Papers
Images /Designs
Logos

Class
Room/
Computer
Lab.

Images
scanner

Class
Room/
Computer
Lab.

Computer System
Printer
Papers
Printer Cartridge

Computer
Lab

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save images and

format these images.

iii.
iv.

v.

vi.

vii.

parameters:
Image size
Width
Height
Color mode
Background contents
Resolution
Customize the workspace and explore
the navigation tools
Color management in Photoshop
Foreground / Background color
Color picker and custom colors
Selecting default colors
Gradient
Drawing tool
Marquee tools
Lasso tools
Magic wand
Cropping
Air brush / pencil
Air spray
Rubber
Stamp
Type tool
Sharpen , Smudge and Blur
Sponge, Dodge , Burn
Ruler, bucket
Zoom
Hand tool
Pen tool and its purpose
Convert image in different mode
Bitmap
Gray scale
Index
RBG
CMYK
Lab
Concept of layer and layer option
Assigning layer properties
Deleting layer
Duplicating layers
Arranging and merging layers
(layer menu)
Flatten image

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ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.

xvi.

xvii.
xviii.

xix.
xx.
xxi.

xxii.
xxiii.
xxiv.

Layer styles
Difference between fill and stroke
Creating a custom brush
Create custom patterns
Apply filters effects
Creating special effects
Preview text effects using layer comps
Warp an image
Image adjustment
Adjust
Levels
Curves
Brightness contrast
Color balance
Hue saturation brightness
Variations
Channel mixer
Replace color
Invert
Posterize
Threshold
Transformation of objects
Transparent images
Masking
Layer masking
Quick masking
Automating tasks
Creating an action
Manage action
Enhancing photographs
Retouch photographs using
Photoshop tools.
Create, patterns, create swatches
Channel Palette
History Palette
Preparing web images
Change measurement units
Reduce file size
Simulate a web page
Create web page layout
Save image for web
Working with Urdu text
Print image
Save image as pdf

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i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Introduction to Corel Draw

Explain Environment and Interface
Setting Drawing Page

Page properties
Page layouts

Pick
Zoom
Working with curves,
Freehand
Bezier
Shape editing fly-out
Converting to curves
Artistic media
dimension tool
connector tool
Basic shapes
Fill properties and interactive fill
tool
Stroke and its properties (outline
tool) Converting outline to object
Transparency
Interactive blend
Interactive contour
Interactive distortion
Interactive envelope
Interactive shadow
Gradient mesh
Eye dropper

Drawing Tool

LU4Corel Draw Ver

12

Learn how to apply

Corel Draw to draw
objects and format it
in different styles.

v.

Computer System
Printer
Papers
Printer Cartridge

Computer
Lab

Working With Text

vi.

200 Hrs

Paragraph and artistic text

Working with text properties
Converting artistic into paragraph
text (Text Menu)
Fit text to a path
Working with text effect

Working with Objects

Modify and Add objects, graphics

and clipart

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 Import and adjust bitmaps, Trace,

bitmaps
Applying effects on bitmap
Importing and exporting graphics

vii.
viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.
xv.

i.

ii.

LU5In-page

Able to design
banners and other
advertisements in
Urdu Software.

iii.

iv.

v.

Transformation Of Objects
Shaping object
Trim, Weld, Intersect
Separating objects
Cloning, copying and Deleting
effects
Working with lens tool
Color adjustment
Working With Urdu Text In Corel
Draw
Printing And Its Advance Options

Explain Environment and Interface of

In-Page
Language Toggle, Tools, Ribbon,
Status Bar, Rulers, Document
Area, Scroll Bars, Cursors
Working with Text Box
Text Box, Title Text Box, Creating,
Selecting, Moving, Resizing,
Border, Runaround, Inset,
Columns, Text Edit Mode
Working With Urdu
Entering Urdu Text, English/Urdu
Toggle, Choosing Urdu Font,
Typographic Preferences &
Keyboards Preferences
Document Direction
Automatic Kerning & Automatic
Kashida. Spell Checking Urdu
Words & Generating Index,
Generating Table of Contents
Working with Picture & Graphics Box
Rectangular Picture Box ,Rounded
Rectangular Picture Box &Elliptical
Picture Box, Creating, Selecting,

112 Hrs

Computer System
Printer
Papers
Printer Cartridge

Computer
Lab

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vi.

vii.
viii.
ix.
x.

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Moving, Resizing, Border,

Runaround, Inset, Picture Edit
Mode &Interchanging various
Picture box types
Working with Text
Entering Text, Character Attributes,
Paragraph Attributes, Hyphenation
Borders, Style Sheets, Text Wrap
and Repel, Inserting Page Number,
Inserting inline Pictures, Inserting
Tables, Importing unformatted and
Preformatted Text, Exporting Text,
Find/Replace, Cut, Copy, Clear,
Paste,
Insert Page Numbering
Insert Tables
Exporting Text
Print Documents

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

Explain the environment and
interface
Customize the workspace and
explore
the navigation tools
Working With Tools And Palettes

v.

About paths
changing a tool pointer
drawing and editing freeform paths
drawing with the pen tool
adjusting path segments
drawing shapes, Error!
Hyperlink reference not
valid.,
line and
arc segments, Error!
Hyperlink reference not
valid.s

Working With Tools And Panels

Drawing Grid
Working with symbols & Error!
Hyperlink reference not valid.g
symbolism tools
Drawing And Editing Brushed
Error! Hyperlink
reference not valid.s
Creating & managing brushes

LU6Illustrator
(CS3)

Understand to create
different types of
graphics objects of
publishing Industry.

vi.

Using The Brush Libraries

Tips For Using Brushes
Tracing Artwork

Applying Color

Color modes and models

130 Hrs

Computer System
Printer
Papers
Printer Cartridge

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vii.

Working With Objects

Correcting mistakes
Using Rulers
Using The Measure Tool
Using Guides And Grids
Using Smart Guides
Selecting Objects
Saving,
Editing, And
Loading Error! Hyperlink
reference not valid.s
Moving,
Copying,
And
Deleting Error! Hyperlink
reference not valid.s
Rotating The X And Y Axes
Stacking Objects
Grouping And Ungrouping Objects
Locking And Hiding Objects

Transforming selected objects

Using The Transform Palette
Using Warp Effects

About layers
Using The Layers Palette
Creating And Modifying Layers
Changing The Display Of
Layered
Error!
Hyperlink
reference not valid.k
Working With Layered Artwork
Creating Clipping Masks

viii.

ix.

About Spot And Process

Color
Error!
Hyperlink
reference not valid.s
Working With Swatches
And Unnamed Colors
Applying Color & using the
color
Error!
Hyperlink
reference not valid.e
Applying Color By Dragging
And
Error!
Hyperlink
reference not valid.g
Using The Stroke Palette
Using The Swatches Palette
Changing Global Colors And Tints
Using
The
Swatch
Libraries Error! Hyperlink
reference not valid.d
Using The Color Picker
Modifying Colors
Using Filters To Modify Colors

Transforming And Distorting Shapes

Using Layer

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x.

Moving Layers Between Adobe

Illustrator And Adobe Photoshop

Working With Bitmap Images

xi.

Creating Template Layers

About working with bitmap images

Changing Vector Graphics
Into Bitmap Images
colorizing 1-bit images
using filters and filter effects
improving performance with
filters and filter effects
choosing a filter or filter effect
using the object mosaic filter
using the photo crosshatch filter

Using Appearance Attributes,

Styles, And Effects

About appearance attributes,

styles, and effects

Working
With
Appearance
Error!
Hyperlink reference not
valid.s
Using Styles
Using Style Libraries
Using Effects

About using type in illustrator

Creating & Selecting Type
Showing Hidden Characters
Using Multiple Master Fonts
Setting Type Attributes
Painting Type

Copying
type
attributes
between
Error!
Hyperlink
reference not valid.s
Rasterizing And Anti-Aliasing Type
Transforming Type
Changing Text Orientation
Modifying Letterforms As
Graphic
Error!
Hyperlink
reference not valid.s
Working With Columns Of Text
Formatting Columns
And Error! Hyperlink
reference not valid.s
Editing Text

xii.

Using Type - I

xiii.

Using Type - II

xiv.

Working With Bitmap Images

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 About working with bitmap images

Changing Vector Graphics Into
Bitmap Images
Colorizing 1-Bit Images
Using Filters And Filter Effects
Improving Performance With Filters
And Filter Effects
Choosing A Filter Or Filter Effect
Using The Object Mosaic Filter
Using The Photo Crosshatch Filter
xv.

LU7Working on
Portfolio

Able to create
Portfolio
Because every
designer has a
portfolio for it is as
important as or even
more important than
a resume.

Printing Artwork And

Composites

i.

Explain Portfolio and its importance

ii.

How to Make a Graphic Design

Portfolio

20 Hrs

Computer System
Printer
Papers
Printer Cartridge

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Module 3 Title: Interpersonal Communication

Objective of the Module: This Module will specify and improve the competencies required to communicate effectively with clients and
fellow workers. It will enhance human communication, Offer Information to client and exchange information effectively through visual and
verbal media in the area of computer graphics.
Duration: 60 Theory: 40 hours Practice: 20 hours

Learning
Unit

Learning
Outcomes

LU1Basics of
Interpersonal
Communicatio
n

Learn how to
communicate with
client, fellow worker
and how to exchange
information
effectively.

Learning Elements
i.
ii.
iii.

i.
ii.
LU2Respond to
Client Request

iii.
iv.

i.
LU3Offer
Information to
Client

ii.
iii.
iv.

LU4Exchange
Information
effectively.

i.

Introduction to communication and

Interpersonal Communication
Principles of Interpersonal
Communication
Skills needed to interact in social
situations
Identify client query correctly, and
answer politely
Identify Problem solutions and
conveyed to client.
Prepare and provide alternate solution
with real examples.
When query falls outside the
individuals area of knowledge then
search answer from other source or
refer client to relevant source of
information
Information conveyed in simple
language.
Provide accurate and updated
information to client.
Invite Client to ask questions and verify
information conveyed.
Provide additional information to
enhance client understanding.
Two ways Communication to get
effective and purposeful exchange of
information

Duration

Materials
Required

Learning
Place

Papers
Microphone
Intercom
Telephone

Class
Rooms
Labs,
And offices.

5 hrs

Papers
Microphone
Intercom
Telephone

Class
Rooms
Labs,
And offices.

10 hrs

Papers
Microphone
Intercom
Telephone

Class
Rooms
Labs,
And offices.

5 Hrs

10 hrs.

Papers, Microphone,
Intercom,
Telephone.

Class
Rooms
Labs,
And offices.

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iii.
iv.
v.

i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.

Understanding of information
received by questioning, checking
and cross referencing
Ambiguity and contradictions identified
and checked
Implications of solutions explained to
clients
Clients concern addressed with
courtesy.

Introduction
of
Computerized
Presentation
Functions and Capabilities
of MS-Power Point
Starting and Exiting Power Point
Creating, Saving Presentation
Open existing Presentation
Working with Format Menus
Font, Alignment, Bullets and
Numbering, Line Spacing Slide
Background, slide Layout, Change

LU5Introduction to
Power Point

vii.

case

Working with Drawing Tools

Text Tool, Line Tool, Rectangle
Tools, Free ,Form & Rotate Tool,
Auto Shapes, File Color, Line style

viii.

Working with Insert Menu

ix.

Working with Show Slides

x.

New Slide, Clip Art, Picture,

Object, Slide, Number, Chart,
Word Table, Organizational Chart
Normal Slide show, Slide Sorter,
Show Slide Automatically
(Rehearse time)Slide Transition
Custom Animation Hide Slide

Page Setting and Printing

Page Size Header & Footer,

Margin Setting, Print preview and
printing Presentation

30 Hours

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Graphic Designer Curriculum Assessment

Module 1: Fundamentals of Computer

Learning Units
M1-LU1

Fundamental
Concept of
Computer

M1-LU2

Introduction to
Operating System

Theory
hours
2 Hrs

4 Hrs

Workplace
hours
-

20 Hrs

Recommended formative
assessment

Recommended
Methodology

Explain computer and its components

Explain types of computer
Explain Benefits of computers
Discuss storage Devices
Discuss different input/output devices
Discuss functions of Scanner, Printers and
Plotter.

Oral Question
(viva)

Explain windows environment

File and Folder Management (Create, Cut,
Copy, Paste)

Multiple Choice
Questions

Scheduled
Dates

Multiple Choice
Questions

Practical
Assignments
M1-LU3

MS Word

M1-LU4

Use of Internet

8 Hrs

20 Hrs

10 Hrs

Explain Starting and exiting MS Word

Identify the MS Word screen, menu and
icons.
Creating and Editing a new document
Saving and opening an existing document.

Multiple Choice
Questions

Explain Browsing
Create an email ID
Sending and Receiving email
Uploading and Downloading files through
email.

Practical
Assignments

Practical
Assignments

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Module 2 Title: Graphics Designing

Learning Units

M2-LU1 Basics

Of Computer
Graphic Design

M2-LU2 Scan

Images And
Objects

Theory
hours
6 Hours

1 Hour

Workplace
hours
-------

5 Hours

Recommended formative
assessment

Recommended
Methodology

Introduction to computer graphics

Explain the Types of Computer Graphics
Explain Vector and Raster Graphics.
Explain 2D and 3D Graphics
Explain Popular Computer Graphic Design
Software i.e.
Adobe Photoshop,
Corel Draw, Illustrator, In-page,
Desktop Publisher, selecting appropriate
software for graphic design application
Briefly describe Importance Of Computer
Graphics Software

Demonstration of
practical

Definition of image, Image Resolution

Explain different standards for images
JPEG, TIFF, or BMP,JIF,PDF
Explain Image input devices
Scanner, digital camera, Working of
scanner
Explain how to Capture images with digital
camera, scanners, screen captures, file
downloads, and graphic tablet).
Explain Image Transformation, Scale,
rotate, skew, distort and perspective.

Demonstration of
practical

i.
ii.

iii.

Scheduled
Dates

Assignment given
by teacher for each
unit
Final project will be
assist by 3rd party(if
possible) with viva
based

Assignment given
by teacher for each
unit
Final project will be
assist by 3rd party(if
possible) with viva
based

Introduction to adobe Photoshop

Explain Environment and Interface
Explain the following canvas
parameters:
Image size
Width
Height
Color mode
Background contents
Resolution
Customize the workspace and explore

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iv.

v.

M2-LU3 Adobe

Photoshop
CS3

30 Hours

170 Hours

vi.

vii.

viii.
ix.
x.
xi.
xii.
xiii.
xiv.

the navigation tools

Color management in Photoshop
Foreground / Background color
Color picker and custom colors
Selecting default colors
Gradient
Drawing tool
Marquee tools
Lasso tools
Magic wand
Cropping
Air brush / pencil
Air spray
Rubber
Stamp
Type tool
Sharpen , Smudge and Blur
Sponge, Dodge , Burn
Ruler, bucket
Zoom
Hand tool
Pen tool and its purpose
Convert image in different mode
Bitmap
Gray scale
Index
RBG
CMYK
Lab
Concept of layer and layer option
Assigning layer properties
Deleting layer
Duplicating layers
Arranging and merging layers
(layer menu)
Flatten image
Layer styles
Difference between fill and stroke
Creating a custom brush
Create custom patterns
Apply filters effects
Creating special effects
Preview text effects using layer comps
Warp an image

Demonstration
of practical
Assignment given
by teacher for
each unit
Final project will be
assist by 3rd
party(if possible)
with viva based

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xv.

xvi.

xvii.
xviii.

xix.
xx.
xxi.

xxii.
xxiii.
xxiv.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.

Image adjustment
Adjust
Levels
Curves
Brightness contrast
Color balance
Hue saturation brightness
Variations
Channel mixer
Replace color
Invert
Posterize
Threshold
Transformation of objects
Transparent images
Masking
Layer masking
Quick masking
Automating tasks
Creating an action
Manage action
Enhancing photographs
Retouch
photographs
using Photoshop tools.
Create, patterns, create swatches
Channel Palette
History Palette
Preparing web images
Change measurement units
Reduce file size
Simulate a web page
Create web page layout
Save image for web
Working with Urdu text
Print image
Save image as pdf
Introduction to Corel Draw
Explain Environment and Interface
Setting Drawing Page
Page properties
Page layouts
Drawing Tool

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M2-LU4 Corel
Draw Ver.12

30 Hours

170 Hour

v.

vi.

Pick
Zoom
Working with curves,
Freehand
Bezier
Shape editing fly-out
Converting to curves
Artistic media
dimension tool
connector tool
Basic shapes
Fill properties and interactive fill tool
Stroke and its properties (outline
tool) Converting outline to object
Transparency
Interactive blend
Interactive contour
Interactive distortion
Interactive envelope
Interactive shadow
Gradient mesh
Eye dropper
Working With Text
Paragraph and artistic text
Working with text properties
Converting artistic into paragraph
text (Text Menu)
Fit text to a path
Working with text effect
Working with Objects
Modify and Add objects, graphics
and clipart
Import and adjust bitmaps, Trace,
bitmaps
Applying effects on bitmap
Importing and exporting graphics
Transformation Of Objects
Shaping object
Trim, Weld, Intersect
Separating objects
Cloning, copying and Deleting
effects
Working with lens tool
Color adjustment

Demonstration
of practical
Assignment given
by teacher for
each unit.
Final project will be
assist by 3rd
party(if possible)
with viva based

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 Working With Urdu Text In Corel

Draw
Printing And Its Advance Options

i.

M2-LU5 In-Page

12 Hours

100 Hours

Explain Environment and Interface of

In-Page

ii.

Language Toggle, Tools, Ribbon,

Status Bar, Rulers, Document Area,
Scroll Bars, Cursors
Working with Text Box

iii.

Text Box, Title Text Box, Creating,

Selecting, Moving, Resizing,
Border, Runaround, Inset, Columns,
Text Edit Mode
Working With Urdu

iv.

Entering Urdu Text, English/Urdu

Toggle, Choosing Urdu Font,
Typographic Preferences &
Keyboards Preferences
Document Direction

v.

Automatic Kerning & Automatic

Kashida. Spell Checking Urdu
Words & Generating Index,
Generating Table of Contents
Working with Picture & Graphics Box

vi.

Rectangular Picture Box ,Rounded

Rectangular Picture Box &Elliptical
Picture Box, Creating, Selecting,
Moving, Resizing, Border,
Runaround, Inset, Picture Edit
Mode &Interchanging various
Picture box types
Working with Text

Demonstration of
practical
Assignment given
by teacher for each
unit.
Final project will be
assist by 3rd
party(if possible)
with viva based

Entering Text, Character Attributes,

Paragraph Attributes, Hyphenation
Borders, Style Sheets, Text Wrap
and Repel, Inserting Page Number,

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vii.

Inserting inline Pictures, Inserting

Tables, Importing unformatted and
Preformatted Text, Exporting Text,
Find/Replace, Cut, Copy, Clear,
Paste,
Insert Page Numbering

viii.

Insert Tables

ix.

Exporting Text

x.

Print Documents

i.
ii.
iii.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

Explain the environment and interface
Customize the workspace and
explore the navigation tools
Working With Tools And Palettes

iv.

M2-LU6 Illustrator 25 Hours

100 Hours

CS3

v.

About paths
changing a tool pointer
drawing and editing freeform paths
drawing with the pen tool
adjusting path segments
drawing shapes, Error! Hyperlink
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Assignment given
by teacher for each
unit.

Working With Tools And Panels

Final project will be

Drawing Grid
Working with symbols & Error!
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assist by 3rd

symbolism tools

Drawing And Editing Brushed Paths

Creating & managing brushes

vi.

Demonstration of
practical

Using The Brush Libraries

Tips For Using Brushes

Tracing Artwork

Applying Color

party(if possible)
with viva based

Color modes and models

About Spot And Process
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Working With Swatches
And Unnamed Colors
Applying Color & using the
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Applying Color By Dragging And

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vii.

Working With Objects

Correcting mistakes
Using Rulers
Using The Measure Tool
Using Guides And Grids
Using Smart Guides
Selecting Objects
Saving, Editing, And
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Moving,
Copying,
And
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Rotating The X And Y Axes
Stacking Objects
Grouping And Ungrouping Objects
Locking And Hiding Objects

Transforming selected objects

Using The Transform Palette
Using Warp Effects

About layers
Using The Layers Palette
Creating And Modifying Layers
Changing The Display Of
Layered
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Working With Layered Artwork
Creating Clipping Masks
Creating Template Layers

viii.

ix.

Transforming And Distorting Shapes

Using Layer

x.

Dropping
Using The Stroke Palette
Using The Swatches Palette
Changing Global Colors And Tints
Using
The
Swatch
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Using The Color Picker
Modifying Colors
Using Filters To Modify Colors

Moving Layers Between Adobe

Illustrator And Adobe Photoshop

Working With Bitmap Images

About working with bitmap images

Changing Vector Graphics
Into Bitmap Images

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xi.

Using Appearance Attributes,

Styles, And Effects

About appearance attributes,

styles, and effects
Working
With
Appearance
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Using Styles
Using Style Libraries
Using Effects

About using type in illustrator

Creating & Selecting Type
Showing Hidden Characters
Using Multiple Master Fonts
Setting Type Attributes
Painting Type

Copying
type
attributes
between
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Rasterizing And Anti-Aliasing Type
Transforming Type
Changing Text Orientation
Modifying Letterforms As
Graphic
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Working With Columns Of Text
Formatting Columns
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Editing Text

xii.

xiii.

Using Type - I

Using Type - II

xiv.

colorizing 1-bit images

using filters and filter effects
improving performance with
filters and filter effects
choosing a filter or filter effect
using the object mosaic filter
using the photo crosshatch filter

Working With Bitmap Images

About working with bitmap images

Changing Vector Graphics
Into Bitmap Images
Colorizing 1-Bit Images
Using Filters And Filter Effects
Improving Performance With
Filters And Filter Effects

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xv.
M2-LU7
Portfolio

2 Hour

18 Hours

Choosing A Filter Or Filter Effect

Using The Object Mosaic Filter
Using The Photo Crosshatch Filter

Printing Artwork And

Composites

Brochures, advertisements, posters, logos,

business cards, presentations, textile and
garments, ceramic ware, Cans and Tubes,
report covers for print and multi-media
applications.

Creative work of
Trainee

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Module 3 Title: Interpersonal Communication

Learning Units

Theory
hours

Workplace
hours

M3-LU1 Basics of
Interpersonal
Communication

5 Hours

i.

Recommended formative
assessment

Recommended
Methodology

Introduction to communication and

Interpersonal Communication,

Oral Question

ii.
Principles of Interpersonal
Communication,
iii.

Scheduled
Dates

Multiple Choice
Questions
Presentations

Skills needed to interact in social

situations.
M3-LU2
Respond to Client
Request

M3-LU3
Offer Information
to Client.

M3-LU4
Exchange
Information
effectively

5 Hours

10 Hours

10 Hours

i.

i.

i.
ii.
iii.

Identify client query correctly, and

answer politely, Identify Problem
solutions and conveyed to client,
Prepare and provide alternate solution
with real examples. When query falls
outside the individuals area of
knowledge then search answer from
other source or refer client to relevant
source of information

Oral Question

Information conveyed in simple

language, provide accurate and
updated information to client, Invite
Client to ask questions and verify
information conveyed. Provide
additional information to enhance client
understanding

Oral Question
Observation

Two ways Communication to get

effective and purposeful exchange of
information.
Understanding of information received
by questioning, checking and cross
referencing.
Ambiguity and contradictions identified

Oral Question

Multiple Choice
Questions
Presentations

Multiple Choice
Questions
Presentations

Observation
Presentation

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iv.
v.
M3-LU5
Presentation
Skills PowerPoint)

10 Hours

20 Hours

i.

and checked.
Implications of solutions explained to
clients.
Clients concern addressed with
courtesy.
Create Portfolio with help of Power
Point

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Supportive notes
Assessment context
The student will be assessed by competencies covered from this unit by demonstrating the working alone or as team member.

Critical aspects
Student must know the basics of printing an object, print design resolution.
Student must know about the resolution when scanning an object on scanner.

Assessment condition
Student will be assessed in an environment where all the tools, equipments, basic material required are available.
Student must provide access to relevant working area,
Student must provide access to relevant print products and standard specifications
The student will be assessed by asking questions about the basic competencies covered in the unit. Also student must demonstrate practical
work to satisfy the Assessor that the student possesses the required knowledge.

Special Notes
During the assessment the student must

Demonstrate practical work at all times

Communicate information about the task being undertaking to ensure safe working environment

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Tools and Equipment List

The following tools and equipment are prescribed for 20 trainees

Sr. No

Items

Qty

Computer System
Intel CORE 2 Dual Processor 2.6 GHZ ,
Motherboard according to Processor.
RAM Kingston DDR3 RAM 2G.B ,
Hard Disk : Seagate 160 G.B SATA 8M.B Cache,
1

Thermal ATX Casing Intel approved real, with Front

USB and Audio panel with Power supply
Integrated USB and Modem ports
Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller
Integrated Audio Card
Sony DVD Writer (latest speed)
Optical Mouse
Multimedia Keyboard
Latest Software
LCD Display 17 inch with speakers

20

?
20

3000 VA UPS AMP Batteries Led AGS Recondition.

10

3K VA Stabilizer

20

Digital Notepad & Graphic Tablet with Adobe Photoshop

(latest Model)

Multimedia Projector with Screen

HP Desk Jet Color Printer

HP Laser Jet Printer

HP Scanner (Legal Page size)

10

HP Plotter

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Consumable Materials
Sr. No

Description Of Item

Quantity Required

Offset Paper A4 (90gm)

10 Reams

Offset Paper Legal

06 Reams

White Board Marker

3 Dozen.

Toner Laser Printer

01 Nos.

Flash Disk

20 Nos.

CD- ROM ( RW ) Disk (Sony)

40 Nos.

Correction pen

03 Nos.

Office Files

05 Nos.

Trainee File

20 Nos.

10

Ball Pen (red, blue)

1 Dozen.

11

Color printer Cartridge

03 Nos.

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Reference Books
1. Adobe Photoshop 7
AUTHOR:

RabiaIram Shah

PUBLISHER: Ilm-o-Irfan Publishers Lahore

2. Adobe Photoshop cs In 24 Hours

AUTHOR:

Carla Rose

PUBLISHER: Dorling Kindesley Pearson Education

Farhan Dar

PUBLISHER: Ilm-o-Irfan Publishers Lahore

3. In-page 2000
AUTHOR:

4. Illustrator CS5 In Simple Steps

AUTHOR:

Kogent

PUBLISHER: DreamtechPress.Wiley India

5. Corel Draw 12
AUTHOR:

Arshad Mehmood Shah

PUBLISHER: Ilm-o-Irfan Publishers Lahore

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