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Available courses

COMPUTER STUDIES

What Is Graphic Design?

Graphic design is the art and practice of planning and projecting ideas with visual and textual content. It includes:

  • Branding and logos

  • Web and mobile design

  • Print materials (posters, brochures)

  • Typography

  • User interface (UI) design

  • Adobe tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

🧭 Choose Your Path

✅ Beginner-Friendly Courses

If you're starting from scratch:

Free Options

  1. Coursera –Graphic Design Specialization

    (CalArts)

    • Beginner-friendly

    • Covers fundamentals: typography, image-making, layout

    • Free to audit

  2. Canva Design School

    • Very easy to get started

    • Great for learning layout, color theory, and design principles

  3. LinkedIn Learning – Graphic Design Foundations

    • Short, practical videos

    • Covers basics like color, layout, and type

Paid/Certification Options

  1. Skillshare Courses

    • Wide range: logo design, branding, poster design

    • Hands-on projects

  2. Udemy – Graphic Design Masterclass

    • Covers Adobe tools and design theory

    • Lifetime access

    • ~$10-20 on sale

  3. Adobe Certified Professional

    • Official certification

    • Focuses on Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

💻 Software to Learn

These tools are essential in most courses:

  • Adobe Photoshop – image editing

  • Adobe Illustrator – vector graphics, logos

  • Adobe InDesign – layout, print design

  • Figma – UI/UX design

  • Canva – beginner-friendly alternative

📚 What You’ll Learn

Most good courses cover:

  • Design principles (contrast, alignment, hierarchy)

  • Color theory and typography

  • Composition and layout

  • Branding and visual identity

  • Software training (especially Adobe tools)

  • Portfolio building

🎯 Career Paths in Graphic Design

  • Graphic Designer

  • Brand Designer

  • UI/UX Designer

  • Motion Graphics Designer

  • Art Director

  • Freelance Designer

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AND ETHICS

COMPUTER PARTS

This week introduces the basic hardware used to interact with a computer system. You’ll learn the difference between input devices (like keyboards and mice) and output devices (like monitors and printers), and understand their roles in everyday computer use.

Week 1: Input and Output Devices

🎯 Learning Objectives:

  • Identify common input and output devices
  • Understand their functions within a computer system

📖 Lesson Content:

Input Devices – allow users to send data into the computer.
Examples:

  • Keyboard – Types letters, numbers, and commands
  • Mouse – Moves cursor and selects objects
  • Scanner – Converts physical documents into digital format
  • Webcam – Captures images/video for input

Output Devices – allow the computer to deliver results to the user.
Examples:

  • Monitor – Displays visual output
  • Printer – Produces paper copies of documents
  • Speakers – Output sound
  • Projector – Enlarges display for audience viewing

📝 Activities:

  • Match input/output devices with their functions
  • Create a table listing devices and their categories
  • Quiz (5 MCQs)