Graphics Design

Course Contents
Module		Topic
Module 1:		Introducing Visual Design
Module 2:		Graphic Attributes
Module 3:		Color
Module 4:		Typography Attributes
Module 5:		Visual Grammar Guidelines
Module 6:		Page Layouts
Module 7:		Tables
Module 8:		Graphs and Charts
Module 9:		Simplified Drawings
Module 10:		Photographs
Module 11:		Diagrams
Module 12:		Text Procedures
Module 13:		Icons and Visual Symbols
Module 14:		Screen Captures
Module 15:		Graphics on online Documents

1. Graphic designer

Graphic designers develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, websites and more. This job title can cover a huge range of duties in a huge range of industries.

2. Creative director

Creative directors determine the creative vision of a project. They make sure the overall aesthetic and cohesive look stays on track by leading their team through the steps to create something, whether that is a tangible product like a video game, film, magazine or something more abstract like an advertising campaign or brand identity.

3. User experience (UX) designer

UX designers work to make products, processes and services seamless, enjoyable and intuitive for users. They think about how the product feels, how users will use it. They ensure the product flows from one step to the next. UX designers might run user tests, refining any bumps or confusions in the process. This career involves tons of out-of-the-box thinking, creative intuition and a natural appreciation for smooth design.

4. User interface (UI) designer

UI design is often considered a subset of UX design and has similar overall goals. User interface designers focus on how the product is laid out. They design each screen and each page, ensuring that the layout visually works with the overall path a UX designer has charted.

5. Production artist

Production artists take over the hands-on steps of production—whether that’s in graphics, film, art or other formats. They upload and ensure the accuracy of design files throughout the last stages of development. The job is equal parts design and computer applications skill.

6. Product developer

Product developers ideate, lead and manage the creation of products. They can work on so many different things that their job duties will vary widely, but general tasks include performing industry research, creating illustrations, presenting the product to employers or stakeholders and contributing to the development process.

7. Art director

Art directors take charge of the visual style and content in magazines, newspapers, product packaging and movie and television productions. They create design and direct other artists to develop each contributing piece. They work closely with their employers or clients to cast an artistic vision that meets objectives, the available budget and desired impact.

8. Marketing specialist

Marketing specialists collect and analyze data on target customers, initiate marketing campaigns, measure effectiveness of marketing attempts and create strategies to promote their company and its goods or services.

9. Multimedia artist or animator

Multimedia artists and animators design complex graphics and animation using computer animation or modeling programs. They think about story development, visual impact and platforms to create media content that will meet their employer’s objectives. More brands and organizations are looking to increase their online video presence—and that’s been a boon for graphic designers with animation and motion graphics skills.

10. Freelancer

While it’s not a unique design job in its own right, but most of the job titles mentioned above can be performed as a freelancer. Designers who have some experience on their resume, a stunning portfolio of work or expertise in niche areas of design, marketing and graphics could build a career finding freelance projects.