Course Title: Smartphone Graphic Design Mastery
Course Overview
- Duration: 5 weeks (2 hours per session; 3 sessions per week).
- Mode of Learning: Online (live interactive sessions) with optional onsite practice workshops.
- Class Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 6 PM – 8 PM (WAT).
Payment Structure
- Full Fee: ₦20,000.
- Installments: Two payments of ₦12,500 (first before Week 1; second by Week 3).
- Discount Options:
- 15% discount for early registration.
- 20% discount for students under 21.
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Prerequisites
- Knowledge: No prior design experience required. Open to anyone interested in smartphone-based designs.
- Gadgets and Facilities:
- A smartphone (Android or iOS) with at least 4GB RAM.
- Pre-installed apps: PixelLab, Snapseed, Adobe Lightroom, PicsArt (installation guide provided).
- Stable internet connection.
- Headphones for audio clarity.
Course Description
Smartphone Graphic Design Mastery is a practical course tailored for individuals seeking to create professional-quality graphic designs using their smartphones. This course empowers learners with the skills to produce stunning visuals for personal projects, social media, and business branding—all without needing a computer.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the fundamentals of design, including color theory and composition.
- Create custom text and image-based designs using PixelLab.
- Retouch and enhance photos professionally with Snapseed and Adobe Lightroom.
- Design creative layouts, collages, and brand graphics using PicsArt.
- Apply real-life projects to develop a compelling portfolio.
Course Structure
Module 1: Introduction to Smartphone Graphic Design
- Topics: Basics of graphic design, understanding smartphone tools, and user interface navigation.
- Activities: Analyze popular smartphone designs and explore app functionalities.
Module 2: Creating Text-Based Graphics with PixelLab
- Topics: Working with fonts, styles, and shapes; layering and effects.
- Real-Life Project: Create promotional posters for a small businesses, corporate organizations and even religious organizations.
- Quiz: PixelLab Basics.
Module 3: Photo Retouching and Editing with Snapseed and Lightroom
- Topics: Adjusting brightness, color grading, removing blemishes, and filters.
- Real-Life Project: Edit a product photo for e-commerce.
- Role-Play: Present edited designs for client review (peer feedback).
Module 4: Creative Design and Collages with PicsArt
- Topics: Advanced layering techniques, blending, and creative effects.
- Real-Life Project: Create a themed social media post for a holiday campaign.
Module 5: Building a Portfolio and Final Project
- Topics: Combining tools, presenting your designs, and crafting a brand story.
- Topic: How To Secure a 6 figure role with graphic designs
- Final Project: Design a complete social media branding kit (profile picture, cover photo, and three themed posts).
Assessment Methods
- Quizzes at the end of each module.
- Peer-reviewed assignments with constructive feedback.
- Final project evaluation based on creativity, execution, and adherence to client briefs.
Resources Provided
- Downloadable pre-set filters, fonts, and templates.
- Access to a private learning community for peer interaction and support.
- Recorded sessions for revision and lifetime access to learning materials.
- Guides for free or affordable access to premium app features.
Career Support
- Tutorials on creating and marketing your design portfolio.
- Guidance on freelance opportunities for smartphone graphic designers.
- Exclusive access to job boards for graphic design projects.
Certification Requirements
- Attendance of at least 80% of sessions.
- Completion of all module projects and quizzes.
- Successful submission and presentation of the final project.
Support Services
- Instructor Support: Weekly office hours for personalized coaching.
- Technical Assistance: Dedicated support for app installation and usage.
- Learning Support: Group activities for practice and feedback.
- Continued Access: Lifetime access to course updates and bonus resources.
This course outline ensures learners can maximize their smartphone’s potential for high-quality graphic design. Let me know if you’d like to expand on any section or need additional course outlines!



