Master Graphic Design & Software with Practical Projects

Conquer Popular Graphic Design Projects: Logo, Package, Magazine, Book Cover Design, Branding, Digital Graphics & More!

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

What Will I Learn?

• Become more confident using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• You will be able to create Book Covers, Package Designs, Digital Assets, Social Media Graphics, Album Art, Magazine Covers and Layout Spreads and more!
• You will be able to follow the entire branding process including logo design and client presentation
• You will know how to work with and export large format banners and posters
• You will know how to create a postcard (both front and back)
• You will understand basic design theory including working with color, layout, typography photos and more
• Learn new tools that speed up your workflow
• You will be able to create a 3d mockup in Adobe dimensions to create stunning package design presentations
• Work with large client projects juggling both print and digital projects
• Learn layering masks, non-destructive editing and photo editing in Adobe Photoshop as well as how to cut and isolate objects using the pen tool, lasso tools and more
• Learn how to use artboards to manage and export files
• Learn about how to prepare files for print including, bleed, crop marks, exporting options
• Master book cover design including knowing what makes a strong book cover.
• Know how to work with supplied templates to create a lanyard and more
• Know how to work with editorial projects and large blocks of text in InDesign by creating a magazine cover and article spread
• Understand how to use grids to create compelling layouts
• Know how to work with typography of all types, shapes and sizes

Requirements

• I will be using the Adobe Creative cloud 2019 software throughout this class, but you can use older versions of the software if needed (although some tools may not be available to you) most projects can still be accomplished
• Very Basic working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Target audience

• Those interested in learning Graphic Design through real-world projects
• Those who prefer a hands on project based learning approach
• Those interested in learning Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign by creating projects
• Those interested in learning how a professional graphic designer moves through projects and gets final files ready
• Those who with beginner or intermediate skill levels who want to see a wide variety of projects
• Beginners to graphic design who want to know more about the practical side of design