This course provides a thorough foundation in graphic design principles and touch typing skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of graphic design, including layout, typography, color theory, and composition, while students will be able to type over 1,500 characters in 20 minutes without looking at a keyboard or monitor. Touch typing techniques will also be mastered to improve speed and accuracy in keyboarding. By the end of the course, students will be skilled at creating visually appealing designs and typing efficiently, making them well equipped for a variety of professional roles that require creative and technical skills.

1. Graphic Design Basics:

– Understanding layout, typography, color theory and composition
– In industry standard graphic design software (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw)
– Projects and assignments focused on creating branding and print materials

2. Development of typing skills:
– Touch typing techniques and methodology
– Typing exercises and drills to improve speed and accuracy
– Practice sessions using typing software and online resources
– Incorporation of typing practice into graphic design projects to increase productivity

3. **Advanced Graphic Design Ideas:**
– Advanced topics in graphic design theory and practice
– Special techniques for digital illustration, photo manipulation and layout design
– Portfolio Development: Creating a professional portfolio showcasing graphic design projects

4. Typing Mastery:
– Advanced touch typing exercises and speed building techniques
– Typing tests and assessments to measure progress
– Special training for typing symbols, numbers and special characters
– Strategies to improve typing accuracy and reduce errors

5. Combination of Graphic Design and Typing:
– Collaborative projects combining graphic design creation and typing tasks (e.g., designing posters, brochures or digital graphics while typing text)
– Real-world situations and simulations that require simultaneous graphic design tasks and typing input

6. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT:
– Effective communication and collaboration in a graphic design environment
– Time management and workflow optimization for graphic design projects
– Professionalism and attention to graphic design output and written communication

7. Final Project:
– Concludes project demonstrating mastery of graphic design principles and touch typing skills
– Creating a comprehensive graphic design piece (eg branding package, marketing collateral) with professionally typed content

8. Evaluation and Feedback:
– Continuous assessment of graphic design projects and typing skills
– Constructive feedback from instructors and peers to support skill development
– Personalized guidance and resources for improvement based on assessment results

9. Career and Further Education Pathways:
– Exploration of career opportunities in graphic design, digital media and related fields
– Guidance on building a professional portfolio and a resume to showcase graphic design and typing skills
– Preparation for further education in graphic design or related subjects if required

Course Duration:
The course can be structured as a semester-long program or a series of modules offered over a fixed period of time, with the flexibility to accommodate different learning speeds and schedules.

Distribution System:
The course can be delivered through a combination of in-person lectures, hands-on workshops, online tutorials and self-paced training sessions. Additionally, virtual labs and interactive online platforms may be used for software training and typing exercises.

Precautions:
There are no specific prerequisites for this course, although some students may benefit from basic computer literacy and familiarity with graphic design software.

Result:
Upon completion of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of graphic design principles and proficiency in touch typing skills. visual to them