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In this course, you will :
- Have a deep understanding of typography, color theory, photos, layout, blocking and other design theory and skills.
- Understand and learn the essential tools and capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
- Create logos and branding packages for potential clients.
- Learn photo editing and manipulation in Adobe Photoshop.
- Master the pen tool, shape builder tool and other essential vector design tools in Adobe Illustrator..
- How to create editorial spreads and magazine layouts using Adobe InDesign.
- Understand solid logo design and ad design principles to create compelling campaigns and logos.
- Work through the entire package design process.
- Learn non-destructive editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop.
- Work through an event flyer design to understand strong type hierarchy, balance and overall design layout.
- Learn a few of the upcoming design trends for 2019.
- Learn the history of fonts and typefaces and how to pair fonts.
- Learn the basics of Affinity Designer and learn the difference between Adobe Illustrator and Affinity Designer.
- Work through a 7 page vector tracing worksheet and feel confident creating a complex vector illustration by the end of this worksheet.
Syllabus:
- How to Become a Graphic Designer
- Graphic Design Theory
- NEW!!! The History of Graphic Design Styles
- Artificial Intelligence in Graphic Design - A Full Overview
- Adobe Photoshop - The Very Basics
- Adobe Photoshop - Introduction to Photo Editing
- NEW! How to Encourage and Spark Creativity
- Photoshop Intermediate Tools
- Photoshop Editing and Manipulation - Intermediate Skills
- NEW! Photoshop 2024 Updates - The AI Generative Fill Tool and Projects!
- Photoshop Projects - Double Exposure Effect
- Adobe Photoshop - 2022-2023 Updates - Older but still valuable to watch!
- Photoshop Projects - YouTube Thumbnail
- Photoshop Project - Book Cover Design
- How to Give and Receive Critiques and Feedback
- EXTRA PROJECT - Working with Photoshop Mockups
- Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Basic Tools - The Tracing Worksheet
- Vector Space Badge Project
- Logo Design & Branding Theory
- Logo Design and Branding Project
- Create A Custom Brand Presentation Mockup
- Logo Design Student Challenges: Pick Your Favorite Challenge!
- Adobe Illustrator - Creating Vector Art - Blend, Transform and Repeat Tools
- Adobe Illustrator 3D Tools
- Student Project Challenge
- The 5 Day Student Challenge!
- Adobe InDesign - Let's Learn the Software!
- InDesign PROJECT - Create a Cookbook
- EXTRA! InDesign Portfolio Building Template
- Bonus Lecture: What courses should I take NEXT? Discounts!
- Design Trends - With Student Design Projects!
- Design Trends 2021 - 3 Student Projects - Still relevant today!
- Design Trends for 2020! (Older but still Really Helpful)
- Finding Your Design Niche!
