02WEEK 3
Basic Drawing I
Forms & Shapes
2D to 3D · Observation
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GRAPHIC
DESIGN
Learn to see.Build the foundations of composition, color, typography and Photoshop through hands-on creative work.
Finding Balance
Learn how visual weight creates order, movement and meaning, then test it with cut-paper compositions.
OPEN BALANCE LESSON →COURSE MAP
Your path through the year.
Open the current unit. Future units unlock as the class moves forward.01WEEK 2
Balance
Reflections Collage
Balance · Contrast · Visual storytelling
OPEN UNIT →03WEEK 4
Hierarchy
Hierarchy Poster
Emphasis · Scale · Placement
CODE REQUIRED 🔒04WEEKS 5–6
Color Theory
Color Wheel & Limited Palette
Hue · Value · Harmony · Emotion
CODE REQUIRED 🔒05WEEKS 7–8
Digital Foundations
Boot Camp & Scavenger Hunt
Files · Ethics · Photoshop workspace
CODE REQUIRED 🔒06WEEKS 9–11
Photoshop Foundations
Three Mini Composites
Layers · Selections · Masks
CODE REQUIRED 🔒07WEEK 12
Halloween Project
Horror Movie Poster
Combined Photoshop skills
CODE REQUIRED 🔒08WEEKS 13–15
Typography
Font, Type & Quote Posters
Leading · Tracking · Kerning
CODE REQUIRED 🔒09WEEKS 16–18
Composition
Holiday Postcard
Eye flow · Smart Objects · Export
CODE REQUIRED 🔒10WEEKS 19–25
Advanced Compositing
Composite Series
Adjustments · Color · Lighting
CODE REQUIRED 🔒11WEEKS 26–32
Yearbook Production
Publication
Editorial workflow · Layout · Collaboration
CODE REQUIRED 🔒12WEEKS 33–34
Photoshop ACP
Certification Exam
Practice · Review · Certification
CODE REQUIRED 🔒13WEEKS 35–38
Professional Portfolio
Website & Exhibition
Branding · Curation · Presentation
CODE REQUIRED 🔒14WEEK 39
Closing Week
Reflection & Celebration
Reflect · Recognize · Transition
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