Program Overview

This professional course provides learners with a strong foundation in creative graphic design by developing their understanding of visual concepts, creative thinking, and design principles in the digital environment. Students will gain hands-on experience using industry-leading tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. The programme emphasises practical skills including sketching, photo editing, image reconstruction and retouching, logo design, banners, brochures, posters, background design, abstract artwork creation, magazine layouts, and vector graphics. The course is designed to meet current industry standards and prepare learners for real-world design requirements.

Certificate

Included

Who this is for

Marketing executives, SEO engineers, web designers, and UI designers seeking graphic design skills
Students who have completed GCE O/L or A/L examinations
Photographers and photo editors
Individuals seeking entry-level positions in graphic design organisations
Professionals requiring graphic design knowledge for digital advertising and media

How to apply

pdu@iit.ac.lk

Apply View Fees

Next / Start

2026-03-17

Time

Sat, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Raster Graphics (Adobe Photoshop)

Introduction to raster graphics
Pixels and pixel manipulation
Colour depth and resolution
Design process (thumbnail, rough, finished, final layouts)
Colour modes and image resolution
Selection techniques
Layers and layer styles
Painting and brush tools
Photo retouching and restoration
Masks and channels
Special effects
Text editing
Optimising images for web and digital platforms

Vector Graphics (Adobe Illustrator)

Introduction to vector graphics
Raster vs vector graphics
Scaling and vector manipulation
Poster design
Digital painting and matte painting
Compositing and layouting
Illustrator interface overview
Creating logos
Fill and stroke techniques
Colour management
Pen tool and path modification
Layer management
Advanced typography options
Artboard management
Abstract art design
File optimisation and compression

Layout Design & Publication (Adobe InDesign)

Introduction to layout design and visual communication
Document setup (margins, columns, grids)
Master pages and templates
Typography for print and digital media
Designing brochures, magazines, and multi-page documents
Integrating graphics from Photoshop and Illustrator
Preparing documents for professional print and digital publishing

Certificate

Included

Who this is for

Marketing executives, SEO engineers, web designers, and UI designers seeking graphic design skills
Students who have completed GCE O/L or A/L examinations
Photographers and photo editors
Individuals seeking entry-level positions in graphic design organisations
Professionals requiring graphic design knowledge for digital advertising and media

How to apply

pdu@iit.ac.lk

Apply View Fees

Next / Start

2026-03-17

Time

Sat, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Program Overview

This professional course provides learners with a strong foundation in creative graphic design by developing their understanding of visual concepts, creative thinking, and design principles in the digital environment. Students will gain hands-on experience using industry-leading tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign. The programme emphasises practical skills including sketching, photo editing, image reconstruction and retouching, logo design, banners, brochures, posters, background design, abstract artwork creation, magazine layouts, and vector graphics. The course is designed to meet current industry standards and prepare learners for real-world design requirements.

Certificate

Included

Who this is for

Marketing executives, SEO engineers, web designers, and UI designers seeking graphic design skills
Students who have completed GCE O/L or A/L examinations
Photographers and photo editors
Individuals seeking entry-level positions in graphic design organisations
Professionals requiring graphic design knowledge for digital advertising and media

How to apply

pdu@iit.ac.lk

+94 77 056 6577

Apply View Fees

Next Start

2026-03-17

Time

Sat, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Raster Graphics (Adobe Photoshop)

Introduction to raster graphics
Pixels and pixel manipulation
Colour depth and resolution
Design process (thumbnail, rough, finished, final layouts)
Colour modes and image resolution
Selection techniques
Layers and layer styles
Painting and brush tools
Photo retouching and restoration
Masks and channels
Special effects
Text editing
Optimising images for web and digital platforms

Vector Graphics (Adobe Illustrator)

Introduction to vector graphics
Raster vs vector graphics
Scaling and vector manipulation
Poster design
Digital painting and matte painting
Compositing and layouting
Illustrator interface overview
Creating logos
Fill and stroke techniques
Colour management
Pen tool and path modification
Layer management
Advanced typography options
Artboard management
Abstract art design
File optimisation and compression

Layout Design & Publication (Adobe InDesign)

Introduction to layout design and visual communication
Document setup (margins, columns, grids)
Master pages and templates
Typography for print and digital media
Designing brochures, magazines, and multi-page documents
Integrating graphics from Photoshop and Illustrator
Preparing documents for professional print and digital publishing

Certificate

Included

Who this is for

Marketing executives, SEO engineers, web designers, and UI designers seeking graphic design skills
Students who have completed GCE O/L or A/L examinations
Photographers and photo editors
Individuals seeking entry-level positions in graphic design organisations
Professionals requiring graphic design knowledge for digital advertising and media

How to apply

pdu@iit.ac.lk

+94 77 056 6577

Apply View Fees

Next Start

2026-03-17

Time

Sat, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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