Graphic Design Masterclass - Learn GREAT Design
Do you want to learn all the skills and techniques you need to create incredible designs? Do you want to know the process of creating logos and branding packages? Are you intimidated by learning photoshop, illustrator or InDesign and want to learn through practical real world projects? Than This class will be for you!
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We will extensively review Typography, color theory, layout and composition, how to use photos in design, photo manipulations and editing and magazine layout design, branding and logo design just to name a few.
We also learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, illustrator and InDesign and do projects with real world applications. Every designer needs to know and master these programs and this course makes sure you know the essential tools to power through amazing projects.
In Adobe Photoshop, we will review photo editing and manipulation techniques like how to cut objects out, duotones, changing color on objects, the liquify tool and we will create a compelling YouTube thumbnail with our newly learned photoshop skills as well as an entire book cover design project.
In Adobe Illustrator, we will master the pen tool by hand tracing simple and complex shapes. We will explore the power of the shape builder tool and In the end of this section, we will design a complete logo design. There is an entirely new introduction and tools section that has been added where we work through a 7 page vector tracing worksheet and in the end create a complex vector illustration using our newly learned illustrator vector tools. Lastly, we will put together an event flyer to practice our layout skills, and even work through the branding process and create a logo, business card and letterhead for a business.
We will will create a magazine layout in InDesign and learn the master pages tool to drastically speed up your design workflow when working with multiple paged layouts.
We will talk about branding basics, what makes a good logo? How do you extend your logo or brand to other marketing materials?
I designed this extensive course to be gentle enough for new comers to design but detailed enough for everyone to get a TON out of this course.
Do you want to find out what design niche you should concentrate on? This is an exploratory mini-class added to the Graphic Design Masterclass course on Udemy (Section 15) that helps you find your next focus and explore many wonderful options for budding and established designers.
We are going to review some main core design categories and talk about what types of projects you will do and also what you will need to learn to leap into those design niches.
There are always more niches to discover but we will focus on the following in this mini-class:
Logo Design
Print & Editorial Design
Pattern Design and Illustration
Package Design
Branding Design
UX/UI Design
Social Media/Digital Graphic Designer
- 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
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
What you'll 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 2020 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
Watch Online Graphic Design Masterclass - Learn GREAT Design
| # | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMPORTANT! The Course Guide, Overview & Downloadable Resources | 04:02 |
| 2 | Exclusive Student Facebook Group - Post projects and join the discussion! | 01:04 |
| 3 | What is Graphic Design? What Type of Projects Will I Do? | 11:14 |
| 4 | The Step-by-Step Process of Becoming a Graphic Designer | 11:33 |
| 5 | The Anatomy of Typography | 07:17 |
| 6 | Different Type Styles | 04:56 |
| 7 | Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts | 04:57 |
| 8 | Detailed Review - Sans-Serif Fonts | 03:24 |
| 9 | Using Type in Layout and Design | 02:50 |
| 10 | Font Pairing Basics | 02:28 |
| 11 | Design Theory - INTERMISSION | 01:12 |
| 12 | Working with Typography: Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases | 06:20 |
| 13 | Working with Typography: Large Blocks of Text | 03:31 |
| 14 | Color Theory: Color Wheel Basics and Color Harmony | 06:08 |
| 15 | The Psychology of Color | 08:43 |
| 16 | NEW! Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes | 06:36 |
| 17 | Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - Part 2 | 08:07 |
| 18 | Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - part 3 | 06:20 |
| 19 | EXTRA: Student Challenge - Exploring Color Palettes | 02:43 |
| 20 | Photos in Design | 03:07 |
| 21 | Layout and Blocking in Design | 03:31 |
| 22 | Layout Theory: Layout and Design | 05:01 |
| 23 | Layout Theory: Effective Layout | 06:04 |
| 24 | Layout Theory: Introduction to Grids in Design | 03:49 |
| 25 | Layout Theory: A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design | 07:32 |
| 26 | Layout Theory: Design Themes on multiple pages/panels | 02:01 |
| 27 | Small Design Details Matter In Design: Texture, Drop Shadows, Layering and Light | 02:57 |
| 28 | Let’s Get Technical: Color Profiles, Sizes and Bleed | 06:32 |
| 29 | Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite | 04:02 |
| 30 | Photoshop Introduction and Setup | 11:12 |
| 31 | Introduction and Setup - Part 2 | 11:55 |
| 32 | Introduction and Setup - Part 3 | 03:54 |
| 33 | Photo Editing Basics | 07:02 |
| 34 | Photo Editing Basics - Part 2 | 08:39 |
| 35 | Duotones and Gradients | 13:34 |
| 36 | Cutting out and Isolating Objects | 08:50 |
| 37 | Cutting out and Isolating Objects - Part 2 | 03:03 |
| 38 | The Amazing Content Aware Tool | 06:04 |
| 39 | Spot Healing Brush Tool | 01:27 |
| 40 | Layering Masks | 10:24 |
| 41 | Changing Hair Color | 05:32 |
| 42 | Changing Object Color | 08:22 |
| 43 | NEW! Photo Manipulation Tools - Liquify and Photo Touchup | 11:29 |
| 44 | NEW! Photo Manipulation Tools - Part 2 | 08:35 |
| 45 | NEW! The Neural Filter - AI Technology in Photoshop 2021 | 10:39 |
| 46 | Non-destructive Editing Part 1 | 06:32 |
| 47 | Non-destructive Editing - Part 2 | 03:58 |
| 48 | Student Question: How to use Warp Tool for 3-D Mock-ups | 04:08 |
| 49 | Create a Dynamic Youtube Thumbnail | 12:33 |
| 50 | Dynamic Youtube Thumbnail - Part 2 | 11:23 |
| 51 | Discovering Your Concept | 14:22 |
| 52 | Our Cover Idea | 13:59 |
| 53 | Photo Editing | 10:40 |
| 54 | Non-destructive Editing (A review) | 13:13 |
| 55 | Spine, Bleed and Exporting | 09:01 |
| 56 | Exporting | 05:47 |
| 57 | Working with Photoshop Mockups - A Jacket | 13:01 |
| 58 | Photoshop Mockups - Book Cover | 09:18 |
| 59 | 10 Quick Tips from a Pro Designer | 05:54 |
| 60 | Bonus Tip: Infographics | 01:15 |
| 61 | Basic Introduction and Dashboard Setup | 05:51 |
| 62 | Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Simple Shapes | 10:11 |
| 63 | Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Complex Shapes | 07:05 |
| 64 | Master the Pen Tool | 13:53 |
| 65 | Pen Tool Practice | 11:00 |
| 66 | Pen Tool Practice - Part 2 | 09:08 |
| 67 | Shape Builder Tool | 13:22 |
| 68 | Offset Path Tool | 07:50 |
| 69 | Offset Path Tool with Text | 07:55 |
| 70 | Vector Illustration Project | 18:18 |
| 71 | Extra Page: Grids and Pixel Art | 06:45 |
| 72 | Getting Started - Vector Tracing Our Rocket | 15:07 |
| 73 | Vector Tracing Our Rocket - part 2 | 10:13 |
| 74 | Typography | 11:20 |
| 75 | The Smoke Details - Adding Shadows | 03:10 |
| 76 | Final Details | 17:07 |
| 77 | Affinity Designer Introduction | 10:03 |
| 78 | The Pen Tool and Other Tool Differences | 06:08 |
| 79 | Using Personas | 12:25 |
| 80 | Shape Builder Tool Alternative in Affinity Designer | 01:39 |
| 81 | Characteristics of Solid Logo Designs | 08:38 |
| 82 | Logo Inspirations | 02:59 |
| 83 | Mood Boards | 04:31 |
| 84 | Logo Design - Client Brief | 03:41 |
| 85 | Word Mapping | 08:05 |
| 86 | Brainstorming in Vector | 04:20 |
| 87 | Picking Our Concepts | 06:42 |
| 88 | Typography | 10:22 |
| 89 | Typography - Part 2 | 11:44 |
| 90 | Symbol Refinement | 07:20 |
| 91 | Different Variations and Orientations | 13:27 |
| 92 | Color Exploration | 14:43 |
| 93 | Color Exploration - part 2 | 12:23 |
| 94 | Business Card | 11:50 |
| 95 | Business Card - Part 2 | 07:21 |
| 96 | Letterhead | 09:45 |
| 97 | Logo and Branding Presentation Guide (downloadable resource attached) | 02:26 |
| 98 | Create your Own Personal Logo and Brand | 02:20 |
| 99 | Create a Logo for A Mobile Video App - Client Breif | 02:53 |
| 100 | Create A Logo for A High-End Gym | 01:58 |
| 101 | Basic Blocking | 10:37 |
| 102 | Working with Photos | 08:56 |
| 103 | The Finishing Touches | 06:55 |
| 104 | Movie Poster Design - Student PROJECT and CHALLENGE | 03:28 |
| 105 | Layout Theory - Editorial Layouts | 04:18 |
| 106 | Layout Theory - Editorial Layouts - part 2 | 02:54 |
| 107 | Adobe InDesign Introduction | 02:39 |
| 108 | Adobe InDesign Basic Setup | 09:32 |
| 109 | Basic Setup - part 2 | 11:01 |
| 110 | Basic Setup - part 3 | 07:24 |
| 111 | Art School Poster Project | 13:06 |
| 112 | Editorial Spread Project | 06:26 |
| 113 | Editorial Spread Project - Managing Large Blocks of Text | 09:55 |
| 114 | Editorial Spread Project - Photos | 12:08 |
| 115 | Editorial Spread Project - Final | 07:48 |
| 116 | Paragraph and Character Styles | 04:23 |
| 117 | Text Wrap | 04:21 |
| 118 | Custom Text Wrap Project | 11:09 |
| 119 | Cookbook Project Introduction | 09:19 |
| 120 | Cookbook Project Front Cover | 16:33 |
| 121 | 3Cookbook Project Welcome Page | 08:13 |
| 122 | Cookbook Project - Texture | 07:29 |
| 123 | Cookbook Project - Recipe Spread | 06:58 |
| 124 | Cookbook Project - Masterpages | 13:01 |
| 125 | Cookbook Project - Exporting | 12:43 |
| 126 | InDesign Packages | 03:48 |
| 127 | InDesign - Tables, Adding URL Links and automatic page numbering | 06:32 |
| 128 | How to Use the InDesign Portfolio Builder Template | 07:24 |
| 129 | Student Projects | 03:23 |
| 130 | Ready for the Intermediate Level Masterclass? | 04:12 |
| 131 | The Ultimate Course Overview: Lindsay Marsh Courses + Discounts | 05:38 |
| 132 | An introduction + Downloadable Resources! | 01:31 |
| 133 | Typography Trends | 12:25 |
| 134 | Skeuomorphism to Neumorphic design | 14:41 |
| 135 | Hand-Drawn Assets | 11:44 |
| 136 | Movement in Design | 11:26 |
| 137 | Geometric Shapes | 05:31 |
| 138 | Design Trends for 2019 - Section Intro & Downloadable Resources! | 01:12 |
| 139 | Let's Go 3-D! | 02:29 |
| 140 | 3-D Tools and software | 03:12 |
| 141 | Getting started with 3-D In Adobe Photoshop | 05:33 |
| 142 | Design Trends in Color | 02:23 |
| 143 | Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator | 04:59 |
| 144 | Trends in Typography for 2019 | 03:20 |
| 145 | NEW! Finding Your Design Niche Section Intro | 01:17 |
| 146 | Getting Started | 03:14 |
| 147 | Logo Design Niche | 05:19 |
| 148 | Branding Niche | 03:29 |
| 149 | Print Design & Editorial Design Niche | 06:02 |
| 150 | Pattern Design Niche | 03:13 |
| 151 | Package Design Niche | 04:05 |
| 152 | UX/UI Design Niche | 03:28 |
| 153 | Social Media Design Niche | 04:03 |
| 154 | Student Project | 02:00 |
| 155 | Section Intro | 00:58 |
| 156 | Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator. | 06:49 |
| 157 | Cutting Out Our Photo | 05:24 |
| 158 | Blending Modes | 08:53 |
| 159 | Working with Shapes | 08:47 |
| 160 | Two toned effect | 06:19 |
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