1. 🖼️ The Photoshop Masterclass: Graphics & Editing Essentials

(Duration: $3$ Months / $60$ Hours)

Topic AreaKey Learning OutcomesPhotoshop FundamentalsInterface navigation, customizing workspaces, understanding and managing Layers, non-destructive editing with Smart Objects and Adjustment Layers.Selection & MaskingMastering all Selection Tools (Marquee, Lasso, Quick Selection, etc.), using the Pen Tool for precise paths and cutouts, advanced Layer Masking, and the Refine Edge workspace.Image Retouching BasicsUtilizing healing and cloning tools (Spot Healing Brush, Clone Stamp), basic noise reduction, and fundamental color correction techniques using Curves, Levels, and Hue/Saturation.Text & TypographyAdding and formatting text effectively in graphics, understanding font psychology and pairing, and creating visual hierarchy with typography.

2. 📸 Professional Photo Retouching & Compositing

(Duration: $3$ Months / $60$ Hours)

Topic AreaKey Learning OutcomesAdvanced RetouchingIn-depth training on Frequency Separation for high-end skin smoothing, mastering Dodge & Burn for manual light and shadow control, and professional portrait workflow.Color Grading & ToningApplying advanced color theory, creating custom LUTs (Look Up Tables), and using Color Balance and Selective Color to achieve specific moods and cinematic looks.Compositing & BlendingTechniques for realistic Photo Manipulation, blending multiple images seamlessly using advanced Blending Modes, and creating accurate light interaction and realistic shadows.E-commerce OptimizationHigh-precision background removal for product photography, and optimizing final product images for various online platforms (sizing and compression).

3. 📱 Social Media & Digital Graphics Designer

(Duration: $3$ Months / $60$ Hours)

Topic AreaKey Learning OutcomesPlatform StandardsDesigning for correct dimensions and aspect ratios for all major platforms (Instagram Feed/Story, YouTube Banners/Thumbnails, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn).Banner & Ad DesignCreating visually compelling ad banners, focusing on clear Calls to Action (CTAs), and understanding design for conversion.Mockups & BrandingCreating realistic product and apparel Mockups (e.g., placing a logo on a T-shirt or mug), and applying corporate brand guidelines consistently.Export for WebMastering the 'Export As' dialogue, optimizing files for web performance (low file size, high quality), and understanding different web image formats (WebP, JPEG, PNG-24).

Certainly! Here is the detailed syllabus for your Advanced Diploma in Digital Graphics & Photo Editing program, broken down into the $5$ specialized modules, with a focus on the specific topics covered in each $60$-hour section over the $18$ months.

📚 Advanced Diploma: Detailed Syllabus in English

Total Duration: $18$ Months | Total Hours: $300$ | Design: $5$ Specialized Part-Time Modules

1. 🖼️ The Photoshop Masterclass: Graphics & Editing Essentials

(Duration: $3$ Months / $60$ Hours)

Topic AreaKey Learning OutcomesPhotoshop FundamentalsInterface navigation, customizing workspaces, understanding and managing Layers, non-destructive editing with Smart Objects and Adjustment Layers.Selection & MaskingMastering all Selection Tools (Marquee, Lasso, Quick Selection, etc.), using the Pen Tool for precise paths and cutouts, advanced Layer Masking, and the Refine Edge workspace.Image Retouching BasicsUtilizing healing and cloning tools (Spot Healing Brush, Clone Stamp), basic noise reduction, and fundamental color correction techniques using Curves, Levels, and Hue/Saturation.Text & TypographyAdding and formatting text effectively in graphics, understanding font psychology and pairing, and creating visual hierarchy with typography.2. 📸 Professional Photo Retouching & Compositing

(Duration: $3$ Months / $60$ Hours)

Topic AreaKey Learning OutcomesAdvanced RetouchingIn-depth training on Frequency Separation for high-end skin smoothing, mastering Dodge & Burn for manual light and shadow control, and professional portrait workflow.Color Grading & ToningApplying advanced color theory, creating custom LUTs (Look Up Tables), and using Color Balance and Selective Color to achieve specific moods and cinematic looks.Compositing & BlendingTechniques for realistic Photo Manipulation, blending multiple images seamlessly using advanced Blending Modes, and creating accurate light interaction and realistic shadows.E-commerce OptimizationHigh-precision background removal for product photography, and optimizing final product images for various online platforms (sizing and compression).3. 📱 Social Media & Digital Graphics Designer

(Duration: $3$ Months / $60$ Hours)

Topic AreaKey Learning OutcomesPlatform StandardsDesigning for correct dimensions and aspect ratios for all major platforms (Instagram Feed/Story, YouTube Banners/Thumbnails, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn).Banner & Ad DesignCreating visually compelling ad banners, focusing on clear Calls to Action (CTAs), and understanding design for conversion.Mockups & BrandingCreating realistic product and apparel Mockups (e.g., placing a logo on a T-shirt or mug), and applying corporate brand guidelines consistently.Export for WebMastering the 'Export As' dialogue, optimizing files for web performance (low file size, high quality), and understanding different web image formats (WebP, JPEG, PNG-24).

4. 🏗️ Architectural Visualization in Photoshop

(Duration: $3$ Months / $60$ Hours)

Topic AreaKey Learning OutcomesPost-Render CleanupCleaning noise and artifacts from raw $3D$ rendering outputs, and utilizing $3D$ Render Elements/Passes (like Ambient Occlusion, Z-Depth) for targeted enhancements.Context & EnvironmentTechniques for seamlessly integrating cutout elements like people, realistic landscaping assets (trees, shrubs), and replacing skies for atmosphere.Light & Shadow RealismManually painting and enhancing light and shadow to add depth, creating atmospheric effects (fog, haze), and ensuring lighting consistency with the environment.Presentation LayoutDesigning professional and clear Architectural Boards for client and academic presentations, focusing on layout and visual flow.

5. 👗 Digital Fashion Design & Textile Prints

Topic AreaKey Learning OutcomesPattern CreationCreating Seamless and Tileable repeating patterns for continuous fabric printing, and designing complex motifs.Colorways & SwatchesDeveloping multiple color variations (Colorways) for a single design, and preparing color-accurate digital swatches for production.Fabric Mock-upsAdvanced techniques for mapping patterns onto images of garments, ensuring the design follows the fabric folds and contours realistically.Basic Flat SketchesDigitally rendering and coloring $2D$ flat sketches (technical drawings of clothing) and adding production details like seams and stitching.