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The Ultimate Graphic Design Course Which Covers Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Design Theory, Branding, Logo Design
Course Highlights
- 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 2022 and how to create them!
- 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
- NEW! Learn how to work with multiple page layouts in Adobe InDesign and create a cookbook cover and book
- NEW! Learn the step-by-step process to becoming a graphic designer
- NEW! Learn how to work with Photoshop Mockups to create great presentations
- NEW! Learn word mapping and brainstorming techniques to increase your creativity in logo design and branding projects
- NEW! Learn the Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop
- NEW! Create Vector Art in Adobe Illustrator
- NEW! Learn How to Encourage and Spark Creativity
- NEW! How to create YouTube thumbnails and social media graphics
- NEW! How to properly give and receive critiques and feedback
- NEW! Understand how to create 3d objects and typography in Adobe Illustrator
- NEW! Discover the latest 2022 updates to the Adobe software and understand the new artificial intelligence filters and tools
- NEW! Learn how to predict future design trends and complete projects that use the most up to date trends
- NEW! Learn about the history of graphic design styles in the last 130 years
- NEW! Learn about Adobe Photoshop's generative fill tool and artificial intelligence, AI!
Skills you will learn!
Curriculum
3 Topics
Class Trailer
IMPORTANT! The Course Guide Overview & Downloadable Resources
Graphic Design Facebook Group - Post projects and join the discussion!
2 Topics
What is Graphic Design? What Type of Projects Will I Do?
The Step-by-Step Process of Becoming a Graphic Designer
24 Topics
The Anatomy of Typography
Different Type Styles
Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts
Detailed Review - Sans-Serif Fonts
Using Type in Layout and Design
Font Pairing Basics
Design Theory - INTERMISSION
Working with Typography: Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases
Working with Typography: Large Blocks of Text
Color Theory: Color Wheel Basics and Color Harmony
The Psychology of Color
Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes
Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - Part 2
Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - part 3
EXTRA: Student Challenge - Exploring Color Palettes
Photos in Design
Layout and Blocking in Design
Layout Theory: Layout and Design
Layout Theory: Effective Layout
Layout Theory: Introduction to Grids in Design
Layout Theory: A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design
Layout Theory: Design Themes on multiple pages/panels
Small Design Details Matter In Design: Texture Drop Shadows Layering and Light
Let’s Get Technical: Color Profiles Sizes and Bleed
5 Topics
Introduction to the History of Style Movements
Art Nouveau and Bauhaus
Art Deco and Swiss Design Style
Pop Art and the Future
Student Project (You can come back after software training section if needed)
11 Topics
Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Basic Setup
Adobe Photoshop - The Basics Worksheet - Part 1
Adobe Photoshop - The Basics Worksheet - Part 2
Adobe Photoshop - The Basics Worksheet - Part 3
Basics - Working with Photos
Basics - Brush Tool
Photoshop 2024 update - Contextual Taskbar
Basic Practice Project
Basic Practice Project #2
Extra Lesson: Smart Objects
12 Topics
Photoshop Photo Editing Basics
Using Adjustments - The Hourglass Project
Using Adjustments - The Hourglass Project - 2
Using Adjustments - The Hourglass Project - 3
Photoshop Editing - The Plant Photo
Photoshop Editing - The Piano Photo
The Amazing Camera Raw Filter
Gradient Maps - 1
Gradient Maps - 2
Gradient Maps - 3
Gradient Maps - Final
Student Projects!
1 Topic
How to Encourage and Spark Creativity
6 Topics
Duotones and Gradients
Cutting out and Isolating Objects
Cutting out and Isolating Objects - Part 2
The Amazing Content Aware Tool
Spot Healing Brush Tool
Layering Masks
7 Topics
Changing Hair Color
Changing Object Color
Photo Manipulation Tools - Liquify and Photo Touchup
Photo Manipulation Tools - Part 2
OLDER BUT STILL VALUABLE: The Neural Filter - AI Technology in Photoshop
Non-destructive Editing Part 1
Non-destructive Editing - Part 2
8 Topics
Section Trailer
Introduction to the New Generative Fill Tool
Generative Fill Project - Changing People's Clothes
Dog Project - Generative Expand Crop
Generative Fill - Extra Projects
Robot Fox Project
Dino Man Project
Section Wrap up
5 Topics
Introduction Project - Man and the Mountains
Part 2
Second Project: The Cat and the Forest
Select and Mask REVIEW
Third Project - The Girl and the Road
3 Topics
part 1
part 2
part 3 - Harmonization
6 Topics
Part 1 - Getting Started
Seltzer Thumbnail Project - Part 2
Seltzer Thumbnail Project - Part 3
Travel Hacks - Thumbnail Project
Graphic Design - Thumbnail Project
Graphic Design - Thumbnail Project - Part 2
6 Topics
Discovering Your Concept
Our Cover Idea
Photo Editing
Non-destructive Editing (A review)
Spine Bleed and Exporting
Exporting
1 Topic
How to Give and Receive Critiques
2 Topics
Working with Photoshop Mockups - A Jacket
Photoshop Mockups - Book Cover
11 Topics
Basic Introduction and Dashboard Setup
Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Simple Shapes
Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Complex Shapes
Master the Pen Tool
Pen Tool Practice
Pen Tool Practice - Part 2
Shape Builder Tool
Offset Path Tool
Offset Path Tool with Text
Vector Illustration Project
Extra Page: Grids and Pixel Art
5 Topics
Getting Started - Vector Tracing Our Rocket
Vector Tracing Our Rocket - part 2
Typography
The Smoke Details - Adding Shadows
Final Details
4 Topics
Affinity Designer Introduction
The Pen Tool and Other Tool Differences
Using Personas
Shape Builder Tool Alternative in Affinity Designer
3 Topics
Characteristics of Solid Logo Designs
Logo Inspirations
Mood Boards
14 Topics
Logo Design - Client Brief
Word Mapping
Brainstorming in Vector
Picking Our Concepts
Typography
Typography - Part 2
Symbol Refinement
Different Variations and Orientations
Color Exploration
Color Exploration - part 2
Business Card
Business Card - Part 2
Letterhead
Logo and Branding Presentation Guide (downloadable resource attached)
4 Topics
Mockup Experiences
Getting Started
Part 2
Part 3
3 Topics
Create your Own Personal Logo and Brand
Create a Logo for A Mobile Video App - Client Breif
Create A Logo for A High-End Gym
8 Topics
Introduction
The Blend Tool
Blend Tool with Text
Repeat Tool
Repeat tool - part 2
Repeat Tool - Part 3
Vector Art Student Project
Polar Grid Tool
3 Topics
New 3D Tools in Illustrator 2022 - An Overview
3D Class Project
3D Class Project - Part 2
1 Topic
Movie Poster Design Challenge
1 Topic
5 Day Challenge Introduction
14 Topics
Layout Theory - Editorial Layouts
Layout Theory - Editorial Layouts - part 2
Adobe InDesign Introduction
Adobe InDesign Basic Setup
Basic Setup - part 2
Basic Setup - part 3
Art School Poster Project
Editorial Spread Project
Editorial Spread Project - Managing Large Blocks of Text
Editorial Spread Project - Photos
Editorial Spread Project - Final
Paragraph and Character Styles
Text Wrap
Custom Text Wrap Project
9 Topics
Cookbook Project Introduction
Cookbook Project Front Cover
3Cookbook Project Welcome Page
Cookbook Project - Texture
Cookbook Project - Recipe Spread
Cookbook Project - Masterpages
Cookbook Project - Exporting
InDesign Packages
InDesign - Tables Adding URL Links and automatic page numbering
3 Topics
How to Use the InDesign Portfolio Builder Template
Student Projects
Projects Guide Pdf
2 Topics
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The Ultimate Course Overview: Lindsay Marsh Courses + Discounts
10 Topics
Design Trends Overview
Trends in Typography
Body Wash Package Design Project
Part 2
Part 3
Photoshop Post Render Edits
Creating A Dynamic Instagram Reel
Soda Can Project
Soda Can Mockup
Extra - Project Demonstration
14 Topics
Section Introduction
Design Trends Color
Design Trends Typography
Design Trends 3D
Design Trends UX/UI
Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project - Lesson 1
Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project - Lesson 2
Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project - Lesson 3
Glass Morphism Project - Lesson 1
Glass Morphism Project - Lesson 2
Glass Morphism Project - Lesson 3
3D Typography Project - Lesson 1
3D Typography Project - Lesson 2
3D Typography Project - Lesson 3
13 Topics
An introduction + Downloadable Resources!
Typography Trends
Skeuomorphism to Neumorphic design
Hand-Drawn Assets
Movement in Design
Geometric Shapes
Design Trends for 2019 - Section Intro & Downloadable Resources!
Let's Go 3-D!
3-D Tools and software
Getting started with 3-D In Adobe Photoshop
Design Trends in Color
Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator
Trends in Typography for 2019
10 Topics
NEW! Finding Your Design Niche Section Intro
Getting Started
Logo Design Niche
Branding Niche
Print Design & Editorial Design Niche
Pattern Design Niche
Package Design Niche
UX/UI Design Niche
Social Media Design Niche
Student Project
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