Graphic Design Masterclass - Learn GREAT Design
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What you'll learn
Have a deep understanding of typography, color theory, photos, layout, blocking and other design theory and skills
Create logos and branding packages for potential clients
Master the pen tool, shape builder tool and other essential vector design tools in Adobe Illustrator.
Understand solid logo design and ad design principles to create compelling campaigns and logos
Learn non-destructive editing techniques in Adobe Photoshop
Learn a few of the upcoming design trends for 2022 and how to create them!
Learn the basics of Affinity Designer and learn the difference between Adobe Illustrator and Affinity Designer
NEW! Learn how to work with multiple page layouts in Adobe InDesign and create a cookbook cover and book
NEW! Learn how to work with Photoshop Mockups to create great presentations
NEW! Learn the Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop
NEW! Learn How to Encourage and Spark Creativity
NEW! How to properly give and receive critiques and feedback
NEW! Discover the latest 2022 updates to the Adobe software and understand the new artificial intelligence filters and tools
NEW! Learn about the history of graphic design styles in the last 130 years
Understand and learn the essential tools and capabilities of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Learn photo editing and manipulation in Adobe Photoshop
Work through the entire package design process
Work through an event flyer design to understand strong type hierarchy, balance and overall design layout
Learn the history of fonts and typefaces and how to pair fonts
Work through a 7 page vector tracing worksheet and feel confident creating a complex vector illustration by the end of this worksheet
NEW! Learn the step-by-step process to becoming a graphic designer
NEW! Learn word mapping and brainstorming techniques to increase your creativity in logo design and branding projects
NEW! Create Vector Art in Adobe Illustrator
NEW! How to create YouTube thumbnails and social media graphics
NEW! Understand how to create 3d objects and typography in Adobe Illustrator
NEW! Learn how to predict future design trends and complete projects that use the most up to date trends
Requirements
- Access to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign (Or Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Affinity Publisher as an Alternative). I will be using the Adobe Creative Cloud versions, but those with older version can still get a lot out of this class. Those wanting to take the course with Affinity products will find some tools and names do differ so Adobe is preferred.
- If you use Adobe products, I highly suggest using versions CS6 or higher to have a more smooth experience with the course, but not a requirement.
- Software not Included
Description
As you can see, this course is updated frequently with new lessons, projects and resources!
November 2022 – NEW Section! The History of Graphic Design Styles!
August 2022 – NEW Section! Learn to Create a Custom Brand Presentation Mockup in Adobe Photoshop
January 2022 – NEW Section! Design Trends 2022! We will figure out how to predict future design trends and create three projects!
November 2021 – NEW Sections! Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator 2022 update lessons and Adobe Illustrator 3D class Project!
June 2021 – NEW Lesson! How to properly give and receive critiques and feedback
April 2021 – NEW! Section on how to create YouTube Thumbnails!
March 2021 – NEW! Video on How to Encourage and Spark Creativity
March 2021 – NEW! Section on The Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop 2021!
March 2021 – NEW! Section creating vector art in Adobe Illustrator 2021 using the new repeat tool and the blend tool.
February 2021 – NEW! Detailed section on Adobe Photoshop Photo editing basics – New projects added!
January 2021 – NEW! 2021 Design Trends Section with three new student projects!
November 2020 – NEW! 16 page History of Typography Guide, 16 Page Color Theory Guide and 8 Page Font Pairing Guide!
October 2020 – Updated Lessons! Photoshop 2021 Neural Filter and Liquify Tools
August 2020 – Updated Lessons! Logo Design and Branding Project
July 2020 – NEW! How to work with Photoshop Mockups!
June 2020 – NEW! How to Become a Graphic Designer 14 page Resource Guide and Lessons!
May 2020 – NEW! InDesign Portfolio Builder Template!
April 2020 – NEW! Entirely new Adobe InDesign Section including a cookbook project
April 2020 – NEW! Color Theory – Exploring Color Palettes Section
March 2020 – NEW! A Guide to My Favorite Fonts and Where to Download Them
Jan 2020 – NEW! Lessons: 2020 Design Trends: and how to create them
Nov 2019 – NEW! – Adobe Illustrator introduction and tools section (vector tracing worksheet)
Nov 2019 – NEW! – Photoshop section and Projects (including a new youtube thumbnail and book cover project)
Oct 2019 – NEW! 11 page downloadable resource – The Guide to Grids
Oct 2019 – NEW! Color Theory and Color Harmony Lessons + new Downloadable Resources
July 2019 – NEW! Affinity Designer Section! Learn The Basic Tools and Differences Between Adobe Illustrator And Affinity Designer
May 2019 – NEW! Downloadable Resources – the Anatomy of Typography poster and the Psychology of Color graphic!
April 2019 – NEW Lessons: Finding Your Graphic Design Niche and Focus!
Who this course is for:
- Anyone interested in creating compelling and GREAT design.
- Those interested in learning Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (Affinity Designer Too!)
- Those wanting to understand graphic design basics and theory paired with real world projects and applications
- Those looking to learn logo design and branding techniques and execution
- Anyone wanting to become a graphic designer part-time or full-time, or those who need design skills to elevate their current careers.
- Those looking for a solid graphic design foundations course with the depth of an intermediate level course
- Those wanting to learn the basics of Affinity Designer and learn the difference between Adobe Illustrator and Affinity Designer
