AI In Graphic Desgining Full Syllabus

Duration: 6–8 Weeks | Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Format: Concept + Tool Training + Real Projects + Portfolio Building
Goal: Learn how to use AI tools smartly for faster, creative, and more professional graphic design.

Module 1: Understanding AI in the Creative World

• What is AI in design?
• How AI is changing the role of designers
• Myths vs. Reality: Will AI replace designers?
• Benefits of AI: speed, inspiration, automation, scaling

Activity: Compare a traditional vs AI-created design

Module 2: Introduction to AI Graphic Design Tools

• AI design tools overview:
  • Canva AI (Magic Design, Magic Write)
  • Adobe Firefly
  • Midjourney (AI image generation)
  • DALL·E
  • Remove.bg / Cleanup.pictures
  • Runway ML / Leonardo.ai
  • Looka / Designs.ai for logo design
• Choosing the right tool for the right task

Hands-on: Create your first AI-generated image/poster

Module 3: Text-to-Image & Concept Art with AI

• How text-to-image generation works
• Prompt crafting: how to talk to AI tools
• Creating variations and styles
• Limitations and creative control

Hands-on:

• Use DALL·E, Midjourney, or Leonardo.ai to create concept art
• Recreate a famous movie poster in a new AI style

Module 4: Logo & Branding with AI

• How AI helps with logo design
• AI-powered brand kits (color palettes, typography)
• Exploring Looka, Wix Logo Maker, Designs.ai

Mini Project:
Create a brand identity (logo, colors, fonts, mockup) for a fictional startup using AI

Module 5: AI in Layouts, Posters & Social Media Creatives

• Smart layout suggestions using Canva AI
• Auto-resizing for platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
• Background removal & magic eraser tools
• Templates + AI = Faster content creation

Task: Design a 3-post Instagram carousel using AI support

Module 6: Image Editing and Enhancement with AI

• Background removal, object cleanup
• Auto-color correction
• AI-based retouching (Runway ML, Adobe Firefly)
• Super-resolution and image upscaling

Hands-on:
Enhance and repair a low-quality image using AI tools

Module 7: AI for Motion Graphics & Video Content

• Intro to AI in animation and video editing
• Tools: Runway ML, Pictory, Synthesia, Kaiber.ai
• Convert static designs into video
• Auto subtitles, voiceover generation

Mini Project: Turn a poster into a 10-sec animated promo video using AI

Module 8: Ethics, Creativity & The Designer’s Role

• The difference between “designing with AI” vs “letting AI design”
• Copyright issues & originality concerns
• How to add your unique creative touch
• The future of graphic designing with AI

Discussion: Can AI understand human emotion in design?

Final Capstone Project (Pick One)

1. Full AI-based branding kit for a startup (logo, posters, video)
2. AI-driven social media campaign with 3–5 creatives
3. Design an AI-enhanced portfolio page or Behance case study

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

• Use 5–7 powerful AI design tools confidently
• Create logos, social posts, videos, and more using AI
• Write strong prompts for image generation
• Combine your creativity with AI speed
• Build a design portfolio with AI-powered projects

Tools Covered