Course curriculum

  • 1

    1. How to Become a Graphic Designer

    • 1. What is Graphic Design What Type of Projects Will I Do

    • 2. The Step-by-Step Process of Becoming a Graphic Designer

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    2. Graphic Design Theory

    • 1. The Anatomy of Typography

    • 2. Different Type Styles

    • 3. Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts

    • 4. Detailed Review - Sans-Serif Fonts

    • 5. Using Type in Layout and Design

    • 6. Font Pairing Basics

    • 7. Design Theory - INTERMISSION

    • 8. Working with Typography Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases

    • 9. Working with Typography Large Blocks of Text

    • 10. Color Theory Color Wheel Basics and Color Harmony

    • 11. The Psychology of Color

    • 12. NEW! Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes

    • 13. Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - Part 2

    • 14. Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - part 3

    • 15. EXTRA Student Challenge - Exploring Color Palettes

    • 16. Color Theory Gradients, Color Transitions, Duotones and Blending Modes

    • 17. Photos in Design

    • 18. Layout and Blocking in Design

    • 19. Layout Theory Layout and Design

    • 20. Layout Theory Effective Layout

    • 21. Layout Theory Introduction to Grids in Design

    • 22. Layout Theory A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design

    • 23. Layout Theory Design Themes on multiple pagespanels

    • 24. Small Design Details Matter In Design Texture, Drop Shadows, Layering and Light

    • 25. Let’s Get Technical Color Profiles, Sizes and Bleed

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    3. Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Tools

    • 1. Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

    • 2. Photoshop Introduction and Setup

    • 3. Introduction and Setup - Part 2

    • 4. Introduction and Setup - Part 3

    • 5. Photo Editing Basics

    • 6. Photo Editing Basics - Part 2

    • 7. Duotones and Gradients

    • 8. Cutting out and Isolating Objects

    • 9. Cutting out and Isolating Objects - Part 2

    • 10. The Amazing Content Aware Tool

    • 11. Spot Healing Brush Tool

    • 12. Layering Masks

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    4. Photoshop Editing and Manipulation - Intermediate Skills

    • 1. Changing Hair Color

    • 2. Changing Object Color

    • 3. Photo Manipulation – Advanced Techniques

    • 4. Photo Manipulation – Advanced Techniques – Part 2 – Liquify Tool

    • 5. NEW! Non-destructive Editing Part 1

    • 6. NEW! Non-destructive Editing - Part 2

    • 7. Student Question How to use Warp Tool for 3-D Mock-ups

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    5. Photoshop Projects - YouTube Thumbnail

    • 1. Create a Dynamic Youtube Thumbnail

    • 2. Dynamic Youtube Thumbnail - Part 2

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    6. Photoshop Project - Book Cover Design

    • 1. Discovering Your Concept

    • 2. Our Cover Idea

    • 3. Photo Editing

    • 4. Non-destructive Editing (A review)

    • 5. Spine, Bleed and Exporting

    • 6. Exporting

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    7. EXTRA SECTION Adobe Updates Overview! and 10 Tips from A Pro Designer

    • 1. EXTRA! 2019 Updates to The Adobe Creative Cloud

    • 2. 10 Quick Tips from a Pro Designer

    • 3. Bonus Tip Infographics

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    8. Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Basic Tools - The Tracing Worksheet

    • 1. Basic Introduction and Dashboard Setup

    • 2. Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Simple Shapes

    • 3. Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Complex Shapes

    • 4. Master the Pen Tool

    • 5. Pen Tool Practice

    • 6. Pen Tool Practice - Part 2

    • 7. Shape Builder Tool

    • 8. Offset Path Tool

    • 9. Offset Path Tool with Text

    • 10. Vector Illustration Project

    • 11. Extra Page Grids and Pixel Art

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    9. NEW - Vector Space Badge Project

    • 1. Getting Started - Vector Tracing Our Rocket

    • 2. Vector Tracing Our Rocket - part 2

    • 3. Typography

    • 4. The Smoke Details - Adding Shadows

    • 5. Final Details

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    10. Introduction To Affinity Designer - An Adobe Illustrator Alternative

    • 1. Affinity Designer Introduction

    • 2. The Pen Tool and Other Tool Differences

    • 3. Using Personas

    • 4. Shape Builder Tool Alternative in Affinity Designer

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    11. Logo Design & Branding Theory

    • 1. Characteristics of Solid Logo Designs

    • 2. Logo Inspirations

    • 3. Mood Boards

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    12. Adobe Illustrator Project - Develop a Logo and Branding Package

    • 1. Design A Branding Package (Part 1)

    • 2. Design A Branding Package (Part 2)

    • 3. Design A Branding Package (Part 3)

    • 4. Design A Branding Package (Part 4)

    • 5. Design A Branding Package (Part 5)

    • 6. Business Card Design (Part 1)

    • 7. Business Card Design (Part 2)

    • 8. Branding Standards Manual - Part 1

    • 9. Branding Standards Manual - Part 2

    • 10. Brand Extension

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    13. Logo Design Student Challenges Pick Your Favorite Challenge!

    • 1. Create your Own Personal Logo and Brand

    • 2. Create a Logo for A Mobile Video App - Client Breif

    • 3. Create A Logo for A High-End Gym

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    14. Adobe Illustrator Project Event Flyer Design

    • 1. Basic Blocking

    • 2. Working with Photos

    • 3. The Finishing Touches

    • 4. Movie Poster Design - Student PROJECT and CHALLENGE

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    15. NEW! Adobe InDesign - Let's Learn the Software!

    • 1. Layout Theory - Editorial Layouts

    • 2. Layout Theory - Editorial Layouts - part 2

    • 3. Adobe InDesign Introduction

    • 4. Adobe InDesign Basic Setup

    • 5. Basic Setup - part 2

    • 6. Basic Setup - part 3

    • 7. Art School Poster Project

    • 8. Editorial Spread Project

    • 9. Editorial Spread Project - Managing Large Blocks of Text

    • 10. Editorial Spread Project - Photos

    • 11. Editorial Spread Project - Final

    • 12. Paragraph and Character Styles

    • 13. Text Wrap

    • 14. Custom Text Wrap Project

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    16. NEW! InDesign PROJECT - Create a Cookbook

    • 1. Cookbook Project Introduction

    • 2. Cookbook Project Front Cover

    • 3. 3Cookbook Project Welcome Page

    • 4. Cookbook Project - Texture

    • 5. Cookbook Project - Recipe Spread

    • 6. Cookbook Project - Masterpages

    • 7. Cookbook Project - Exporting

    • 8. InDesign Packages

    • 9. InDesign - Tables, Adding URL Links and automatic page numbering

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    17. EXTRA! InDesign Portfolio Building Template

    • 1. How to Use the InDesign Portfolio Builder Template

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    18. Design Trends for 2020! And How to Create them!

    • 1. An introduction + Downloadable Resources!

    • 2. Typography Trends

    • 3. Skeuomorphism to Neumorphic design

    • 4. Hand-Drawn Assets

    • 5. Movement in Design

    • 6. Geometric Shapes

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    19. Finding Your Design Niche!

    • 1. NEW! Finding Your Design Niche Section Intro

    • 2. Getting Started

    • 3. Logo Design Niche

    • 4. Branding Niche

    • 5. Print Design & Editorial Design Niche

    • 6. Pattern Design Niche

    • 7. Package Design Niche

    • 8. UXUI Design Niche

    • 9. Social Media Design Niche

    • 10. Student Project

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    20. EXTRA LESSONS Create Dynamic Images using Gradient Meshes and Blending Modes

    • 1. Section Intro

    • 2. Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator.

    • 3. Cutting Out Our Photo

    • 4. Blending Modes

    • 6. Two toned effect

    • 5. Working with Shapes