DALL·E Prompt Engineering Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to DALL·E and AI Image Generation

1.1 What is DALL·E?

• Origin & Evolution by OpenAI
• Difference between DALL·E 2 and DALL·E 3
• What makes DALL·E unique (vs Midjourney, Leonardo)

1.2 How DALL·E Works

• The basics of text-to-image generation
• How language and vision come together
• Understanding DALL·E’s “comprehension style”

1.3 Setting Up Your Workflow

• Accessing DALL·E via ChatGPT / Playground
• Pro vs Free: Limitations and credits
• Optional tools to pair (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, Notion)

Module 2: Fundamentals of Prompt Engineering

2.1 What is a Prompt?

• Simple explanation of text-based control
• Key parts of a good prompt: Subject + Style + Action + Setting + Mood

2.2 Types of Prompts You Can Use

• Descriptive prompts (for real-life look)
• Artistic prompts (painting, sketch, 3D)
• Abstract or surreal prompts

2.3 Crafting Clear Prompts

• Adjectives that improve output
• Best practices: word order, commas, details
• Common mistakes to avoid

Module 3: Style-Based Prompting

3.1 Realism and Hyperrealism

• How to get photorealistic outputs
• Camera angles, lighting, and depth

3.2 Digital Art & Illustration

• Prompting for anime, comic book, vector, fantasy styles
• Matching color tones and environments

3.3 Vintage, Surreal & Aesthetic Art Styles

• 1920s poster, oil painting, cyberpunk, vaporwave, glitchcore
• Crafting emotion-based visuals

Module 4: Object, Scene, and Character Prompting

4.1 Single Object Prompts

• Product mockups
• Icons, logos, and symbolic designs

4.2 Scene Building Prompts

• Landscapes, environments, rooms
• Adding depth and layers

4.3 Character Creation Prompts

• Face + Clothing + Pose + Background
• Creating stylized humans, fantasy creatures, or mascots

Module 5: Advanced Prompt Engineering Techniques

5.1 Prompt Layering

• Using nested ideas in one line
• Examples: “A baby elephant wearing a hat, painted in watercolor, walking in Paris in autumn”

5.2 Negative Prompting (What NOT to include)

• Controlling output by avoiding elements
• Avoid blur, distortion, multiple heads, etc.

5.3 Dynamic Prompts Using ChatGPT

• Generating complex prompts using AI assistance
• Example: “Give me 5 prompts for a futuristic coffee shop in neon style”

Module 6: Image Editing with DALL·E

6.1 Inpainting (Edit Images)

• Erase and regenerate selected parts
• Replacing objects or faces

6.2 Outpainting (Expand Images)

• Extend image borders with context
• Creating wide banners, posters, panoramic views

6.3 Real Use-Cases

• Social media post upgrades
• Fixing client images
• Brand image improvements

Module 7: DALL·E for Creative Projects & Business Use

7.1 Use in Freelancing & Content Creation

• Poster and ad creatives
• eBook covers and thumbnails
• Branding visuals and illustrations

7.2 Product & Mockup Design

• Clothing designs, packaging, stickers
• AI art for Etsy, Redbubble, Print-on-Demand

7.3 Storytelling and Comic Panels

• Creating frame-by-frame visuals
• Consistency tips

Module 8: Prompt Libraries & Automation

8.1 Building Your Prompt Library

• Categorizing: Characters, Environments, Objects
• Creating reusable templates

8.2 Automating Prompt Creation with ChatGPT

• Use ChatGPT to auto-generate structured prompts
• Prompt fill-in-the-blanks system

8.3 DALL·E + Canva/Photoshop Workflow

• Importing AI art into editing software
• Adding text, layers, filters, effects

Module 9: Ethics, Limitations, and Responsible Use

9.1 Copyright & Ownership

• Who owns AI-generated images?
• Using DALL·E art for commercial work safely

9.2 Ethical Prompting

• Avoiding offensive or misleading content
• Deepfakes and sensitive topics

9.3 Avoiding Dependence on AI

• Balance between AI help and human creativity

Final Project + Certificate

Final Project:
Create a DALL·E-powered visual story or branding kit that includes:

• Logo concept
• Product illustration
• 3 promotional images
• Poster/banner

Certificate of Completion
(Optional with submission)

Bonus Module: Power Combos & Real Income Ideas

ChatGPT + DALL·E = Automated Design Agency
Building a Prompt Store
Starting a Faceless Art YouTube Channel
How to Earn from DALL·E Creations (Etsy, Fiverr, Gumroad)