[major=MKT | course_id=DTG111 | syllabus_id=13451 | semester=5 | combo=core | title=Visual Design Tools 1]
Course ID: DTG111
Title EN: Visual Design Tools 1
Title VI: Công cụ thiết kế trực quan 1
Credits: 3.0
Prerequisites: 
Description: The course empowerC14ommon Adobe 2D tools for Multimedia designers, which are Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Xd, so that they can finalize their 2D designs better and able to deliver completed professional product to customers
Through practical assignments, students have chances to apply knowledge on colors, typography etc. in other courses along with computers and other tools to creaate graphic applications. In addition, students will be introduced to the application of AI tools in design workflows, developing AI literacy to enhance creativity and collaboration. The course also emphasizes the cultivation of a professional attitude and working style, preparing students for real-world design projects and industry practices.
Student tasks: - Read textbook and install software before coming to class
- Complete assignments in class, submit online thoughout LMS or Classroom platform.
- Access the course website (https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/) for up-to-date information and material of the course.
- Actively participate into class, review and comments to classmate works, ask instructor questions, bring into class everyday samples for references.
- Complete homework and other requirements by instructors
- Using laptop in class only for taking note, research and doing assignment purposes
- No talking, surfing, chatting, gaming, facebooking, using phone etc. while the teacher giving instruction.
- Present at least 80% class attendance in order to pass the course.
Tools: 1. The school prepare: (Installed)
- Classroom with chairs, desks, large monitor with HDMI connection for demo/presentation

2. Student prepare:
- Note/Sketchbooks, pens and pencils
- Laptop for graphic design with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign installed
- Suitable Generative AI tools

Students are required to use their personal account (not the university or organizational account) to register for an Adobe account.
Course type: traditional
Decision: 932/QĐ-ĐHFPT dated 08/22/2025
Approved date: 2025-08-22
CLO1: Understanding of vector, bitmap, and layout principles, together with essential design principles as the basis for creating effective 2D design products.
[1] category=Participation; type=on-going; weight=10.0; duration=; question_type=; grading_guide=; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[2] category=Progress test 1; type=on-going; weight=30.0; duration=180m; question_type=CLO1,CLO3,CLO5,CLO6; grading_guide=Master basic and advanced Illustrator tools for vector drawing.
Develop the ability to transform creative concepts into vector-based products: logo, icon, pattern, vector illustration.; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[3] category=Progress test 2; type=on-going; weight=30.0; duration=180m; question_type=CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO5, CLO6, CLO7, CLO8; grading_guide=Use Photoshop tools effectively for image editing, photo manipulation, and digital compositing.
Produce creative outputs such as posters, social media graphics, or promotional materials.; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[4] category=Progress test 3; type=on-going; weight=30.0; duration=180m; question_type=CLO1,CLO4,CLO6; grading_guide=Demonstrate proficiency in using InDesign tools effectively.
Create professional layout projects such as magazines, brochures, and templates for print or digital publishing.; completion_criteria=; clos=>0
[1] desc=Adobe Design Basics; author=Thomas Payne; publisher=Adobe Education Exchange; edition=; isbn=9781714208852; main=True; online=True; note=Nguồn sách Creative Commons licensing
[2] desc=Adobe Illustator CC: https://helpx.adobe.com; author=; publisher=Adobe; edition=20th; isbn=; main=; online=True; note=
Session 1: - Introduction to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and other Adobe graphic design applications
- Studying plan
- How to install, save, export, submit assignments
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1; LO: I
ITU: - Read Textbook Chapter 1, page 1-6
Materials: DTG111
Download: Discussion, taking notes

Session 2: - Introduction to Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign and other Adobe graphic design applications
- Studying plan
- How to install, save, export, submit assignments
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1; LO: I
ITU: '- Read Textbook Chapter 1, page 1-6
Materials: DTG111
Download: Discussion, taking notes

Session 3: Part 1: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
- Introduction about Illustrator
- Working with objects
- Menu Object
- Transform & path finder
- Drawing, pen tool, editing tools
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: IT
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 2, page 9-17, page 21-26, page 33-50
Download: Practice

Session 4: Part 1: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
- Introduction about Illustrator
- Working with objects
- Menu Object
- Transform & path finder
- Drawing, pen tool, editing tools
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: IT
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 2, page 9-17, page 21-26, page 33-50
Download: Practice
CLO2: Apply Adobe Illustrator proficiently to create vector-based design products such as logos, icons, and illustrations…
Session 1: Part 1: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
- Introduction about Illustrator
- Working with objects
- Menu Object
- Transform & path finder
- Drawing, pen tool, editing tools
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: IT
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 2, page 9-17, page 21-26, page 33-50
Download: Practice

Session 2: Part 1: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
- Introduction about Illustrator
- Working with objects
- Menu Object
- Transform & path finder
- Drawing, pen tool, editing tools
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: IT
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 2, page 9-17, page 21-26, page 33-50
Download: Practice

Session 3: - Discussion, review and comments on previous
- Types in Illustrator
- Working with Type
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Textbook Chapter 4, page 53 - 64
Download: Practice

Session 4: - Discussion, review and comments on previous
- Types in Illustrator
- Working with Type
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Textbook Chapter 4, page 53 - 64
Download: Practice
CLO3: Apply Adobe Photoshop proficiently to develop bitmap-based design products such as photo edits, digital paintings, and visual effects…
Session 1: - Discussion, review and comments on previous
- Types in Illustrator
- Working with Type
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Textbook Chapter 4, page 53 - 64
Download: Practice

Session 2: - Discussion, review and comments on previous
- Types in Illustrator
- Working with Type
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Textbook Chapter 4, page 53 - 64
Download: Practice

Session 3: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Color in Illustrator
- Working with colors
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: practice

Session 4: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Color in Illustrator
- Working with colors
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: practice
CLO4: Apply Adobe InDesign proficiently to produce layout-based publishing products such as brochures, magazines, and posters…
Session 1: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Color in Illustrator
- Working with colors
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: practice

Session 2: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Color in Illustrator
- Working with colors
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: practice

Session 3: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Filter và Effect
-Transform objects
- Masks
- Symbol and libraries
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: practice

Session 4: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Filter và Effect
-Transform objects
- Masks
- Symbol and libraries
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: practice
CLO5: Apply AI tools and demonstrate AI literacy to collaborate effectively.
Session 1: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Filter và Effect
-Transform objects
- Masks
- Symbol and libraries
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: TU
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: practice

Session 2: Gen AI Tool in Illustrator
Text to Vector Graphic
Text to Pattern
Generative Shape Fill
Generative Expand
Generative Recolor
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2; LO: T, U
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: Taking notes, discussing,practicing

Session 3: Progress test 1: Design a vector-based graphic product
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO2,CLO6; LO: U
ITU: Review Textbook Chapter 1-4 and Reference book No. 3 if needed.
Download: Follow the instructor’s requirements

Session 4: Part 2: PHOTOSHOP
- Introduction about Photoshop
- Selection
- Working with selection tools
- Menu Sellect
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: ITU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 5,
page 73 - 97
Download: Discussion, taking notes, practice
CLO6: Having a positive attitude and a professional working style.
Session 1: Part 2: PHOTOSHOP
- Introduction about Photoshop
- Selection
- Working with selection tools
- Menu Sellect
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: ITU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 5,
page 73 - 97
Download: Discussion, taking notes, practice

Session 2: Part 2: PHOTOSHOP
- Introduction about Photoshop
- Selection
- Working with selection tools
- Menu Sellect
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: ITU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 5,
page 73 - 97
Download: Discussion, taking notes, practice

Session 3: Part 2: PHOTOSHOP
- Introduction about Photoshop
- Selection
- Working with selection tools
- Menu Sellect
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: ITU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 5,
page 73 - 97
Download: Discussion, taking notes, practice

Session 4: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Working with Layer – Menu Layer
- Ruler, Line making, measuring, working with Option menu
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 6,
page 101 - 114
Download: practice
Session 1: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Working with Layer – Menu Layer
- Ruler, Line making, measuring, working with Option menu
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 6,
page 101 - 114
Download: practice

Session 2: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Working with Layer – Menu Layer
- Ruler, Line making, measuring, working with Option menu
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 6,
page 101 - 114
Download: practice

Session 3: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Working with Layer – Menu Layer
- Ruler, Line making, measuring, working with Option menu
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 6,
page 101 - 114
Download: practice

Session 4: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Edit commands in Edit menu
- Color and editing tools
- Pen – Text – Shape tools
- Menu Image
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Review Textbook Chapter 6, page 110 - 113
Download: practice
Session 1: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Working with Layer – Menu Layer
- Ruler, Line making, measuring, working with Option menu
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Review Textbook Chapter 6, page 110 - 113
Download: practice

Session 2: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Edit commands in Edit menu
- Color and editing tools
- Pen – Text – Shape tools
- Menu Image
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Review Textbook Chapter 6, page 110 - 113
Download: practice

Session 3: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Edit commands in Edit menu
- Color and editing tools
- Pen – Text – Shape tools
- Menu Image
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Review Textbook Chapter 6, page 110 - 113
Download: practice

Session 4: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Filter basics and application
- Channel concepts
- Mask –and applications
- Action – Style – Automate
- Discuss photoshop advancing
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 7, page 115 - 132
Download: Practice
Session 1: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Filter basics and application
- Channel concepts
- Mask –and applications
- Action – Style – Automate
- Discuss photoshop advancing
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 7, page 115 - 132
Download: Practice

Session 2: - Discussion, comments on previous
- Filter basics and application
- Channel concepts
- Mask –and applications
- Action – Style – Automate
- Discuss photoshop advancing
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: TU
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 7, page 115 - 132
Download: Practice

Session 3: Gen AI Tool in Photoshop
Generative Fill
Generative Expand
Generate Similar
AI Object Selection
AI Remove Tool
Harmonize
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3; LO: T, U
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: Taking notes, discussing
Practicing

Session 4: Progress test 2: Create a media graphic product
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3,CLO5,CLO6; LO: U
ITU: Review Textbook Chapter 6 and 7, refer to Reference book No.2 if needed
Download: Follow the instructor’s requirements
Session 1: Progress test 2: Create a media graphic product
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3,CLO5,CLO6; LO: U
ITU: Review Textbook Chapter 6 and 7, refer to Reference book No.2 if needed
Download: Follow the instructor’s requirements

Session 2: Progress test 2: Create a media graphic product
'Grading Practice 1 and Progress test 2
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3,CLO5,CLO6; LO: U
ITU: Review Textbook Chapter 6 and 7, refer to Reference book No.2 if needed
Download: Follow the instructor’s requirements

Session 3: Progress test 2: Create a media graphic product
'Grading Practice 1 and Progress test 2
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO3,CLO5,CLO6; LO: U
ITU: Review Textbook Chapter 6 and 7, refer to Reference book No.2 if needed
Download: Follow the instructor’s requirements

Session 4: PART 3: ADOBE INDESIGN
Introduction about InDesign:
- Overview of InDesign's purpose and capabilities.
- Comparison with Photoshop and Illustrator.
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: I
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 8, page 133 - 139
Download: Taking notes, discussing
Understanding InDesign purpose
Session 1: INDESIGN BASIC:
- Interface and navigation
- Create new document, save, open and organize files
- Document Setup
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: I, T
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 8, page 133 - 139
Download: Assessment:
- Import various images into an InDesign document.
- Experiment with different methods of placing images.

Session 2: SHAPE & FRAME
- Create frame/create multiframe
- Compound frame/shape
- Transform and Modify
- Apply effect
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 8, page 140 - 152
Download: Assessment:
- Import various images into an InDesign document.
- Experiment with different methods of placing images.

Session 3: WORKING WITH IMAGE:
- Place/Place multi image
- Place into frame
- Edit Frame and Edit image content
- Auto Fitting
- Relink and Embed link
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 8, page 140 - 152
Download: Assessment:
- Apply text wrap to text
- Create an image mask using a vector shape and experiment with different shapes

Session 4: WORKING WITH TEXT
- Place text
- Placeholder text
- Format text with Character Panel
- Control text frame
- Auto size text frame
- Text on a path
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 8, page 140 - 152
Download: Homework:
- Try to re-create a facing pages of a magazine following example given.
Session 1: WORKING WITH PARAGRAPH:
- Format paragraph with Paragraph Panel
- Text Thread
- Text into frame/shape
- Text wrap
- Dropcap
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 8, page 140 - 152
Download: Homework:
- Try to re-create a facing pages of a magazine following example given.

Session 2: ANALYZING THE PREVIOUS LESSON'S ASSESSMENT
- Discussion, comments on previous lesson’s assessment
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 9, page 163 - 167
Download: Presenting homework and answering question asked by teacher

Session 3: HOMEWORK INTRUCTION:
- Assignment Objective
- Gather Resources
- Images and Text
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 9, page 163 - 167
Download: Fine tune homework

Session 4: PREPARE FOR ASSIGNMENT 3:
- Practicing using InDesign.
- Doing similar exercises as in the test
- Checking on document layout and organization.
- Preparing documents
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 9, page 163 - 167
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/Choose topic and Idea for a magazine.
Session 1: PAGE PANEL:
- Page Thumbnails
- Create New Page, Delete Page, Move Page
- Page Attributes
- View Pages in Two-Up
ADVANCED PAGE LAYOUT TECHNIQUES
- Master/parent Pages
- Page numbering and Sections
Grid & Guides
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 9, page 163 - 167
Download: Taking notes, discussing
Practicing

Session 2: GUIDELINE RULER & GRID
- Margin
- Bleed
- Column grid
- Modular grid
- Baseline grid
- Guideline
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: 'Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: Practicing
- Using parent pages
- Numbering pages
- Using grids

Session 3: TABLE
- Create and design a table
Apply different style and formatting
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: 'Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: Practicing
- Using parent pages
- Numbering pages
- Using grids

Session 4: STYLE
- Character styles, paragraph styles and object styles
- Color management
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: 'Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: Taking notes, discussing
Practicing
Session 1: INTERACTIVE DOCUMENT EXERCISE:
- Create hyperlinks and bookmarks within a document.
- Incorporate buttons for interactive navigation.
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Refer reference book No. 4
Download: Taking notes, discussing
Practicing

Session 2: ADVANCED EXPORT OPTIONS:
- Exporting documents for print and digital media
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Read Textbook Chapter 10, page 169 - 177
Download: Taking notes, discussing
Practicing

Session 3: Gen AI Tool Indesign
Generative Fill text and shape
Text to Image
Generative Expand
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4; LO: T, U
ITU: Discussion and follow instructor guide
Download: https://flm.fpt.edu.vn/gui/role/student/Finalizing Progress test 3Students are required to use generative AI to submit their idea and A.I product reference

Session 4: ASSIGNMENT 3: Design a layout project
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4,CLO6; LO: T, U
ITU: Refer reference book No. 4
Download: Follow the instructor’s requirements
Session 1: ASSIGNMENT 3: Design a layout project
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4,CLO6; LO: T, U
ITU: Refer reference book No. 4
Download: Follow the instructor’s requirements

Session 2: ASSIGNMENT 3: Design a layout project
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4,CLO6; LO: T, U
ITU: Refer reference book No. 5
Download: Follow the instructor’s requirements

Session 3: ASSIGNMENT 3: Design a layout project
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4,CLO6; LO: T, U
ITU: Refer reference book No. 6
Download: Follow the instructor’s requirements

Session 4: ASSIGNMENT 3:
- Finalizing progress test 3
WRAP UP & FOLLOW UP:
- Wrap Up Learning
- Practice and Apply
- Seek Feedback and Guidance
- Explore Advanced Techniques
- Stay Updated
- Plan Next Steps
Topic: offline; Teaching type: CLO1, CLO4,CLO6; LO: I, T, U
ITU: Refer reference book No. 4
Download: Finalizing Progress test 3
Discussion