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The Ultimate Graphic Design Course Which Covers Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Design Theory, Branding, Logo Design

Created by: Lindsay Marsh
300,000+ Students | Graphic Design, Adobe, Affinity & More

What Will I Learn?

• 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!
• NEW! An Overview of Artificial Intelligence for Designers: Prompts, Programs and AI Ethics

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

Target audience

• 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