-Overview of CorelDRAW and its applications.
-Understanding the interface: toolbars, dockers, property bar, and workspace.
-Setting up a new document: size, resolution, and color mode.
-Navigating the workspace: zooming, panning, and using guidelines.

-Introduction to basic shapes: rectangles, ellipses, polygons, and stars.
-Drawing freehand lines and using the Bézier tool.
-Using the Shape Tool to edit shapes.
-Aligning and distributing objects on the canvas.

-Creating and formatting text: Artistic Text vs. Paragraph Text.
-Text editing and formatting options.
-Converting text to curves for custom manipulation.
-Applying effects to text, such as shadows and outlines.

-Understanding color models: RGB, CMYK, and Pantone.
-Applying solid fills, gradients, and patterns.
-Using the Interactive Fill Tool for complex gradients.
-Applying transparency to objects and fills.

-Using advanced drawing tools: Pen, Polyline, and B-Spline.
-Combining objects: weld, trim, intersect, and simplify.
-Using the Envelope Tool for advanced shape manipulation.
-Creating custom shapes with the Shape Tool and Node editing.

-Introduction to layers and the Object Manager docker.
-Organizing objects into layers and groups.
-Locking, hiding, and rearranging layers.
-Working with multiple pages and master layers.

-Importing and placing raster images.
-Basic image adjustments: crop, scale, and rotate.
-Converting raster images to vector using PowerTRACE.
-Clipping and masking images within shapes.

-Introduction to the Effects menu: drop shadows, glows, and bevels.
-Using the Contour Tool for creating outlines and borders.
-Applying and customizing artistic media brushes.
-Using the Extrude Tool for 3D effects.

-Fitting text to paths and curves.
-Wrapping text around objects and within shapes.
-Working with OpenType features and special characters.
-Creating text effects with blends and distortions.

-Setting up documents for print: bleeds, crop marks, and color settings.
-Exporting designs in various formats: PDF, PNG, JPEG, SVG.
-Understanding print settings and color management.
-Preparing files for web and digital use.

-Using and customizing CorelDRAW templates.
-Creating and applying object styles.
-Saving and reusing custom styles and templates.
-Organizing assets and libraries for efficient workflow.

-Planning and sketching a final design project (e.g., logo, poster, brochure).
-Integrating techniques learned throughout the course.
-Finalizing and refining the design.
-Preparing the final design for print or digital export.