CorelDraw Essentials | MKCL's KLiC

Learn CorelDraw tools for vector illustration, layout design, and graphic creation.

Course Features:

Language: English
Track: Digital Designing
Duration: 60 hours
Level: Beginner
Learning Mode: Learn at ALC or Learn at Home
Jurisdiction: Maharashtra
Certificate of Completion

Eligibility

Learner should preferably a std. 10th Pass student (Not Compulsory)
It is desirable that Learner should have done MS-CIT Course (Not Compulsory)

List of ALCs

Introduction

In this course, you will learn to:
Explain the primary objectives of learning desktop publishing
List the applications and significance of desktop publishing
Identify the key users and target audience for desktop publishing
Find various formats and outputs in desktop publishing
Identify popular tools essential for desktop publishing
Recognize various client needs and preferences during projects
Demonstrate techniques for working with images effectively
Explain the importance of understanding and respecting copyrights in publishing
Compare different design selection criteria for optimal outcomes
Identify and explain design principles such as balance, contrast, alignment, and more
Explain basic shapes, colors, and their psychological impacts in design
Identify the role of typography in print, digital design, and branding
Demonstrate the use of shapes, colors, and composition through various case studies
Identify popular digital photo editing tools and their offerings
Identify the fundamental features and functionalities of graphic design software
Explore the user interface and navigation controls of graphic design software
Explain the basics of page setup and file management in graphic design projects
Apply color theory and its application in design projects
Organize design elements and objects effectively using vector tools
Demonstrate proficiency in manipulating text and objects within vector tools
Operate advanced features such as layers, tables, and fill tools
Modify and customize designs according to specific project requirements
Predict potential design challenges and solutions in various design case studies
Compare and contrast different printing methods and paper types for optimal output quality

What you'll learn ?

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Interpret the fundamental purposes of learning desktop publishing and its significance in various scenarios
Illustrate the applications of desktop publishing and its impact on efficiency and creativity
Paraphrase information about the key users and target audience for desktop publishing to ensure targeted and effective designs
Compare various formats and outputs in desktop publishing for appropriate application
Utilize essential tools in desktop publishing to enhance project quality and productivity
Interpret and address client requirements effectively during projects
Demonstrate techniques for working with images effectively in desktop publishing
Explain the importance of understanding and respecting copyrights in desktop publishing
Compare different design selection criteria for optimal outcomes in desktop publishing
Apply design principles such as balance, contrast, alignment, and more in desktop publishing projects
Assess the influence of shapes, colors, and their psychological impacts in design
Examine the role of typography in enhancing communication through print and digital design
Illustrate the use of shapes, colors, and composition through various case studies
Review and evaluate popular digital photo editing tools to optimize design workflows
Interpret the fundamental features and functionalities of graphic design software and apply them using vector tools
Illustrate proficiency in navigating the user interface and utilizing its tools for design tasks
Transform conceptual ideas into visually appealing designs through practical application of design principles
Interpret and make design choices and solutions by applying fundamental design principles and industry standards
Compare and contrast design elements and techniques to optimize creative decision-making
Report findings and insights from design projects, demonstrating effective communication skills
Review and restate key concepts and techniques learned throughout the course for reinforcement
Experiment with various design approaches and strategies to expand creative capabilities
Predict and diagnose potential design challenges, implementing appropriate solutions
Assess and appraise design outcomes, evaluating their effectiveness and adherence to project requirements

Syllabus

Getting introduced to the DTP Course
Design Principles
Fundamentals of Typography

What Are Font File Types?
What Are Typesetting, Legibility, Hierarchy and Readability?

Understanding and using the image resources
What are copyrights?
How to choose images?

Learning features and tools
Introduction to the basics
Exploring workspace and customization
Image, Color Modification Understanding
Mastering photo editing tools

Exploring drawing and coloring tools
Using the advanced tools
Using the text tools

Using Brush and Paint
Working with Selections
Scaling
Utilizing Layers
Working with Layers
Getting Creative with Types
Advanced Text Options
Masks
Filter Gallery
Arranging the Workspace
Various Palettes

Printing
Output Options
Colors in Printing

Exploring the user interface
Understanding the basics

Working with Page Set-up
Working with files and documents

Knowing and using the basic controls

Using the Viewing options
Understanding the psychology of colors
Understanding what Harmonious colors are
Working with colors
Working with the Color Palette
Exploring the use of various color fills

Working with other Fill tools
Manipulating the objects
Inserting and formatting text

Working with Layers
Working with Tables

Creating a Visiting Card
Formatting the Visiting Card

Studying Bitmaps
Going 3D

What are primary sketches?
The process of designing an output
What is a Moodboard?
Concluding lines/Outcome

Listing various types of printers
Printers based on technology: Learning
Printers based on characteristics: Learning
Learning about the different printer qualities
Designing Shapes, Completing Brochure design
Learning about the printing concepts
- Learning about the printing terms

Creating a nice Product Box Package design
Formatting, exporting Product Box design

Defining DPIs, resolutions
Defining the printing fonts
Identifying the ideal file formats
Identifying various printing methods
Studying Digital Printing vs. Offset Printing
Defining the types of printer papers
- Types of printer papers: Understanding
- Suitable papers for printer types: Understanding
- Attributes of printer papers: Learning

Completing a Print Project

Design anything easily
Suitable platforms for
Design graphics with purpose
Bring out your creativity
Other enabling tools

Enable powerful machine learning
Using cutting-edge typography
Some user-inspired enhancements
Putting these features into practice

Designing field: Various job opportunities
Requirements to start your designing career

Role of vector graphic tool in Print Media

Designing Tri-fold Brochure in Adobe Photoshop
Modifying Tri-fold Design

Creating Magazine Cover and Back Page: Beginning
Enhancing, Exporting Magazine Cover design

CSV file and its role in Data Merging: Understanding
Data Merging: Understanding utility
Data Merging from a Microsoft Excel document
Data Merging from a Microsoft Word file
Data Merging from a PDF file

Certificate

MKCL provides certificate (for 30/60/90/120 hours courses) to the KLiC learner after his/her successful course completion.
KLiC courses of 120 hours are recognised by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU). YCMOU provides ‘eStatement of Marks-cum-Certificate’ for successfully passed KLiC learners (who have selected 120 hours and YCMOU mode at the time of admission) (Jurisdiction: Maharashtra).

Academic Approach

The Academic Approach of the course focuses on the “work centric” education i.e. begin with work (and not from a book !), derive knowledge from work and apply that knowledge to make the work more wholesome, useful and delightful. The ultimate objective is to empower the Learner to engage in socially useful and productive work. It aims at leading the learner to his/her rewarding career as well as development of the society.

Learning methodology

Learners are given an overview of the course and its connection to life and work.
Learners are then exposed to the specific tool(s) used in the course through the various real-life applications of the tool(s).
Learners are then acquainted with the careers and the hierarchy of roles they can perform at workplaces after attaining increasing levels of mastery over the tool(s).
Learners are then acquainted with the architecture of the tool or Tool Map so as to appreciate various parts of the tool, their functions and their inter-relations.
Learners are then exposed to simple application development methodology by using the tool at the beginner’s level
Learners then perform the differential skills related to the use of the tool to improve the given ready-made outputs.
Learners are then engaged in appreciation of real-life case studies developed by the experts.
Learners are then encouraged to proceed from appreciation to imitation of the experts.
After imitation experience, they are required to improve the expert’s outputs so that they proceed from mere imitation to emulation.
Finally, they develop the integral skills involving optimal methods and best practices to produce useful outputs right from scratch, publish them in their ePortfolio and thereby proceed from emulation to self-expression.

Evaluation Pattern

Evaluation Pattern of KLiC Courses consists of 4 Sections as per below table:

Section No.	Section Name	Total Marks	Minimum Passing Marks
1	Learning Progression	25	10
2	Internal Assessment	25	10
3	Final Online Examination	50	20
	Total	100	40
4	SUPWs (Socially Useful and Productive Work in form of Assignments)	5 Assignments	2 Assignments to be Completed & Uploaded

MKCL’s KLiC Certificate will be provided to the learner who will satisfy the below criteria:

Learners who have successfully completed above mentioned 3 Sections i.e. Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3
Additionally, learner should have completed Section 4 (i.e. Section 4 will comprise of SUPWs i.e. Socially Useful and Productive Work in form of Assignments)
- Learner has to complete and upload minimum 2 out of 5 Assignments

Courses Fee Structure from 01 July, 2025 Onwards

KLiC 60 hour course fee applicable from 01 July, 2025 all over Maharashtra

KLiC Course Duration	MFO: MKCL Share (Including 18% GST)	ALC Share (Service Charges to be collected by ALC)
60 hours	Rs. 500/-	Rs. 2,500/-

Important Points:
* Above mentioned fee is applicable for all Modes of KLiC Courses offered at Authorised Learning Center (ALC) and at Satellite Center
* Total fee is including of Course fees, Examination fees and Certification fees
* MKCL reserves the right to modify the Fee anytime without any prior notice

KLiC Courses Fee Structure upto 30 June, 2025

Region	Total Fee (Rupees)
MMRDA, PMRDA and Rest of Maharashtra	3000/-