CorelDRAW Course – Beginner to Advance (Syllabus)

Module 1: Introduction to CorelDRAW

• What is CorelDRAW & its applications
• CorelDRAW interface overview
• Understanding tools, menus, and workspace
• Setting up new documents & page layouts
• File formats and saving projects

Module 2: Basic Tools & Object Management

• Selection, shape, and transformation tools
• Drawing basic shapes (rectangles, circles, polygons)
• Working with lines, curves, and freehand tools
• Object properties and alignment
• Grouping, ungrouping, and layering objects

Module 3: Working with Colors & Fills

• Color palettes & color management
• Applying fills: uniform, gradient, pattern, and texture
• Transparency & blending techniques
• Eyedropper tool and color picking

Module 4: Text & Typography

• Adding and formatting text
• Artistic vs paragraph text
• Text effects (warp, envelope, shadow)
• Creating logos and typographic designs
• Combining text with graphics

Module 5: Drawing & Illustration Techniques

• Pen tool, Bezier tool, and shape tools
• Node editing & curve adjustments
• Using layers for illustrations
• Creating complex vector graphics
• Converting bitmaps to vectors

Module 6: Object Effects & Transformations

• Transforming objects (rotate, scale, skew, mirror)
• Applying blend, contour, and envelope effects
• Drop shadows, bevels, and perspective effects
• Working with object styles and outlines

Module 7: Working with Images & Bitmaps

• Importing and editing raster images
• Tracing bitmaps & converting to vectors
• Image adjustment tools (brightness, contrast, color correction)
• Combining images with vector designs

Module 8: Layout & Page Design

• Designing posters, flyers, brochures, and banners
• Working with multiple pages and master pages
• Guidelines, grids, and alignment tools
• Preparing files for print and digital output

Module 9: Advanced CorelDRAW Techniques

• Masking, clipping, and PowerClip objects
• Using special effects and filters
• Advanced vector illustration techniques
• Creating templates for repeated projects

Module 10: Practical Projects

• Logo design projects
• Business card & brochure projects
• Banner & poster design projects
• Social media creatives
• Real-world design practice

Module 11: Freelancing & Career Guidance

• Freelancing platforms for CorelDRAW designers
• Client handling & project pricing
• Portfolio creation and showcasing designs
• Work-from-home & online opportunities
• Career roadmap in graphic design