Course Overview

CorelDraw is the industry-standard vector graphics software used by professional designers worldwide. This comprehensive 2-month training program covers everything from fundamental drawing tools to advanced design techniques used in professional print and digital media production.

Our hands-on training ensures you master practical skills that are immediately applicable in real-world design projects. You'll work on actual client projects and build a professional portfolio during the course.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals

Interface & workspace setup
Drawing basic shapes
Bezier curves & paths
Selection & transformation
Color & fill management

Logo & Brand Design

Logo design principles
Creating brand identity
Typography for logos
Symbol design
Export for web & print

Print Media Design

Brochure design
Business card layout
Letterhead templates
Packaging design
Signage & banners

Typography & Text

Font management
Text effects
Text wrapping
Special characters
Kerning & spacing

Advanced Techniques

Bitmap-to-vector conversion
3D effects & extrusions
Envelope & distortion
Artistic tools
Perspective effects

Professional Workflow

Print production setup
Color management (CMYK/RGB)
File formats & export
Client delivery guidelines
Portfolio building

Detailed 8-Week Syllabus

Week 1

Introduction to CorelDraw

Topics: Workspace setup, toolbars, document basics, viewing tools, grid & guides, page setup

Project: Create basic geometric designs

Week 2

Drawing Tools & Shape Creation

Topics: Bezier curves, nodes editing, freehand drawing, shape tools, combining shapes

Project: Design custom shapes and complex paths

Week 3-4

Logo & Icon Design

Topics: Design principles, logo concepts, symbol refinement, color selection, export formats

Project: Design 3-4 professional logos and icon sets

Week 5

Typography & Text Effects

Topics: Font selection, text formatting, artistic text, text on path, shadows, 3D text

Project: Create text-based designs and posters

Week 6

Print Design - Stationery

Topics: CMYK color model, bleeds & margins, business cards, letterhead design

Project: Design complete stationery sets

Week 7

Print Design - Brochures & Packaging

Topics: Brochure design, packaging concepts, signage, multi-page documents

Project: Design complete brochures and packaging

Week 8

Portfolio & Professional Workflow

Topics: File management, export settings, color management, client guidelines

Project: Complete final client project and present portfolio

Course Requirements

System Requirements

Windows 10/11 or Mac OS with min 4GB RAM, CorelDraw 2023+ installed

Prerequisites

Basic computer knowledge. No prior design experience necessary

Eligibility

Age 18+, 10th pass minimum

Time Commitment

30 hours classroom + 30 hours self-practice per month

Career Opportunities

Job Roles After This Course

Graphic Designer - Design print and digital media
Logo Designer - Specialized logo & branding work
DTP Operator - Desktop publishing and layout design
Packaging Designer - Design product packaging
Print Production Designer - Pre-press and print workflows
Freelance Designer - Startup your own design business

CorelDraw Professional Training