Lomos

Graphic Design, Video Editing & Motion Graphics Course Combo

Unlock your creative potential with our expert-led online course in graphic design, video editing, and motion graphics. Learn industry-standard tools, techniques, and creative strategies to master visual storytelling. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course empowers you to create stunning, professional content.

Graphic Design, Video Editing & Motion Graphics Course Content

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Duration
40 Hours
Lessons
26 Video
Weeks
4 Weeks

Course Content

Section 1. Programming Foundations with JavaScript, HTML and CSS

  • Day 1: Brand Foundations & Theory Explore the critical difference between branding versus logo. Learn to define a brand’s core vision, mission, and values. Understand the psychological impact of color psychology and the role of typography in brand identity.

  • Days 2–4: Photoshop (Ps) & Illustrator (Ai) Essentials Begin Design Tools Mastery. Days 2 and 3 focus on Photoshop essentials : interface, layers, and using it for creating moodboards and setting up guidelines. Day 4 introduces Illustrator : vector fundamentals, shape creation, and beginning simple logo designs.

  • Day 5: AI Integration & Interactive Fun Integrate AI Integration by using MidJourney and ChatGPT for rapid idea generation. Simultaneously, start Interactive Fun with a focus on initial creative activities like meme redesigns.

  • Day 6-8: Advanced Photoshop (Ps) for Branding Deep dive into Photoshop techniques focusing on creating professional mockups for brand presentation. Learn non-destructive editing methods and best practices for high-quality visuals.

  • Day 9-11: Social Media Creative Production Master the creation of visually engaging social media creatives in Photoshop. Focus on correct aspect ratios, file optimization, and applying branding guidelines for online platforms.

  • Day 12: Illustrator Introduction to Logos Introduce basic logo design within Illustrator (Ai), building on the shape creation fundamentals from Week 1. Focus on vector scalability and initial concept sketching.

  • Day 13: Project Application & Review Apply newly learned Ps skills to a mini project, potentially a social media graphic series or a detailed mockup. Receive early portfolio-building guidance and feedback.

  • Day 14-16: Illustrator Mastery: Mascots & Collaterals Deep dive into Illustrator (Ai) for advanced identity creation. Focus on designing complex, scalable mascots using precision vector tools. Begin creating a diverse set of brand collaterals.

  • Day 17-18: Mini Brand Kits & Finalizing Identity Learn the essential elements and structure of a mini brand kit. Apply Ai skills to finalize all visual brand assets, ensuring consistency across all created logos, mascots, and collaterals.

  • Day 19: Portfolio Prep & Showcase Review and refine all graphic design work completed so far. Focus on preparing projects for a digital portfolio, specifically targeting a Behance-ready presentation.

  • Day 20-22: Interactive Fun: Logo Roulettes Engage in practical Interactive Fun by participating in logo roulettes. This involves rapidly iterating and spinning new logo concepts using the skills learned in Illustrator (Ai) to quickly generate diverse visual options.
  • Day 23-24: Vector Speed Runs & Precision Challenge design skills with timed vector speed runs. Focus on increasing efficiency and precision in Illustrator when creating complex shapes and clean vector graphics, preparing for real-world deadlines.
  • Day 25: Project Review & Transition Apply both Photoshop (Ps) and Illustrator (Ai) skills in a final quick-turnaround project combining raster and vector elements. Review all completed Graphic Design work and prepare for the strategic focus of the next module.
  • Day 26-28: Campaign Building: Storytelling Fundamentals Begin the Campaign Building module by focusing on visual storytelling. Learn the foundational techniques for creating narratives that resonate with an audience and build brand connection through design.
  • Day 29-30: Campaign Copywriting and Strategy Master the principles of effective campaign copywriting. Understand how concise, impactful text complements the visuals to drive the brand’s message across different platforms.
  • Day 31: Project: Campaign Concept Development Apply storytelling and copywriting concepts to develop initial concepts for a mock social media campaign. Focus on integrating the brand identity established in the previous weeks.
  • Day 32-34: Advanced AI Integration & Execution Deepen the practice of AI Integration by using tools like MidJourney to generate highly refined visual concepts and assets for the campaign. Learn to integrate ChatGPT output directly into design strategy and copy.
  • Day 35-37: Social Media Branding and Canva Focus on practical social media branding execution. Master Canva for quickly creating and adapting content. Learn to maintain brand consistency across various platforms (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn) using the established brand kit.
  • Day 38: Mock Campaign Finalization Dedicate the day to integrating all elements—AI-generated assets, professional Ps/Ai designs, and copywriting—to finalize the mock Instagram campaign design and content structure.
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  • Day 39-41: Premiere Pro (Pr) Editing Foundations Begin the video module by mastering Premiere Pro (Pr). Focus on the crucial skills of cutting basics and establishing a clear sense of rhythm in the edit. Understand the mechanics of montage and how it influences narrative flow.
  • Day 42-43: Audio/Video Workflows Learn to set up efficient audio/video workflows in Pr. This includes proper project organization, importing footage, and syncing external audio, which are fundamental to professional post-production.
  • Day 44-45: Portfolio and Program Transition Conclude the first half of the program. Days 44 and 45 are dedicated to a final review of the Graphic Design capstone project and the official transition into the Video Editing module.
  • Day 46-48: Creative Storytelling: Color & Pacing Dive into advanced post-production in Premiere Pro (Pr). Master professional color grading techniques to establish mood and tone. Focus on developing sophisticated control over video pacing to enhance the narrative’s emotional impact.

  • Day 49-50: Audio Editing for Impact Learn advanced audio editing techniques. This includes cleaning up dialogue, balancing music and sound effects, and creating a cohesive audio landscape that supports the visual story.

  • Day 51: Documentary-Style Editing Explore the specific approaches and techniques required for documentary-style editing. Understand how to structure non-fiction narratives, handle interviews, and integrate b-roll effectively for compelling visual stories.

  • Day 52-54: After Effects (Ae) Essentials Begin the Motion Graphics Magic phase by mastering After Effects (Ae) essentials, including the interface, layers, and keyframe animation. Focus on the core principles and workflows for creating motion graphics.
  • Day 55-56: Typography in Motion Explore the creative power of typography in motion. Learn techniques for animating text to convey tone and emphasis, turning static type into a dynamic brand element.
  • Day 57: Core Animation Principles Introduce and practice fundamental animation principles (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation). Apply these principles to simple objects to create smooth, believable, and engaging motion graphics.
  • Day 58-60: Tracking & Transitions Dive into practical After Effects (Ae) application. Master various tracking techniques (e.g., motion tracking, camera tracking) to integrate elements seamlessly into footage. Learn to create custom, dynamic transitions for video flow.

  • Day 61-63: Visual FX & Project Explore fundamental visual FX in Ae, including basic compositing and effects layers. Apply learned skills to a dedicated mini-project, focusing on integrating motion graphics and effects into a short clip.

  • Day 64-66: Advanced Integration: Seamless Transitions Focus on creating seamless transitions between shots and scenes in both Premiere Pro (Pr) and After Effects (Ae). Learn techniques to make cuts invisible or to use graphics and motion to bridge visual gaps smoothly.

  • Day 67-68: Cinematic Tones and Mood Master the process of developing distinct cinematic tones. Apply advanced color grading and lighting effects to achieve specific moods and looks that elevate the production value of the video content.

  • Day 69-70: Soundscapes and Audio Immersion Learn to design immersive soundscapes. This involves layering ambient sounds, effects, and music tracks to create a rich and convincing audio environment that draws the viewer into the scene.

  • Day 71-73: AI Edge: Next-Gen Editing Tools Explore the cutting-edge of video production with the AI Edge. Learn about and experiment with powerful AI tools like Runway, Sora, and Pika for video generation and transformation. Practice using voice cloning tools for synthetic audio narration and effects.
  • Day 74-76: Client Simulations: Ads and Explainers Begin the client simulations phase. Apply all Pr/Ae skills to create mock client projects, specifically focusing on producing professional, engaging advertisements and concise explainer videos. These projects simulate real-world client briefs and requirements.
  • Day 77-79: Finalizing Client Pitches Dedicate these days to preparing and refining the mock client pitch. This includes structuring the presentation, defining the creative strategy, and polishing the three final video assets for client review.

  • Day 80-82: Portfolio Projects: Ad and Explainer Finalize and export the portfolio-ready versions of the ad and the explainer video. Ensure both projects meet high technical standards for color, audio, and motion quality.

  • Day 83-85: Portfolio Project: Cinematic Reel Focus on compiling and editing the cinematic reel. This project showcases the student’s best work across all Pr/Ae techniques, serving as the main professional portfolio piece.

  • Day 77-79: Finalizing Client Pitches Dedicate these days to preparing and refining the mock client pitch. This includes structuring the presentation, defining the creative strategy, and polishing the three final video assets for client review.

  • Day 80-82: Portfolio Projects: Ad and Explainer Finalize and export the portfolio-ready versions of the ad and the explainer video. Ensure both projects meet high technical standards for color, audio, and motion quality.

  • Day 83-85: Portfolio Project: Cinematic Reel Focus on compiling and editing the cinematic reel. This project showcases the student’s best work across all Pr/Ae techniques, serving as the main professional portfolio piece.

Flexibility in Planning and Teaching

Theoretical Knowledge

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Practical Skills

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Individual Work with a Mentor

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Final Individual Project

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Why We Stand Out

At Lomos, we’ve trained over 60,000 students across five countries, working with the best clients in India for design needs. Our curriculum is designed to give you the skills that make you job-ready and capable of taking on freelance projects.

Our Teaching Approach

We believe in a hands-on, interactive approach to learning. Here’s what you can expect from our program: