Graphic Design Masterclass - Learn Great Design

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

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 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
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
Description
As you can see, this course is updated frequently with new lessons, projects and resources!January 2022 - NEW Section! Design Trends 2022! We will figure out how to predict future design trends and create three projects!  November 2021 - NEW Sections! Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator 2022 update lessons and Adobe Illustrator 3D class Project! June 2021 - NEW Lesson! How to properly give and receive critiques and feedback April 2021 - NEW! Section on how to create YouTube Thumbnails! March 2021 - NEW! Video on How to Encourage and Spark CreativityMarch 2021 - NEW!  Section on The Double Exposure Effect in Adobe Photoshop 2021!March 2021 - NEW!  Section creating vector art in Adobe Illustrator 2021 using the new repeat tool and the blend tool. February 2021 - NEW!  Detailed section on Adobe Photoshop Photo editing basics - New projects added! January 2021 - NEW!  2021 Design Trends Section with three new student projects! November 2020 - NEW!  16 page History of Typography Guide, 16 Page Color Theory Guide and 8 Page Font Pairing Guide!October 2020 - Updated Lessons!  Photoshop 2021 Neural Filter and Liquify Tools August 2020 - Updated Lessons!  Logo Design and Branding Project July 2020 - NEW!  How to work with Photoshop Mockups! June 2020 - NEW!  How to Become a Graphic Designer 14 page Resource Guide and Lessons!  May 2020 - NEW!  InDesign Portfolio Builder Template!  April 2020 - NEW!  Entirely new Adobe InDesign Section including a cookbook projectApril 2020 - NEW!  Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes SectionMarch 2020 - NEW! A Guide to My Favorite Fonts and Where to Download Them Jan 2020 - NEW! Lessons: 2020 Design Trends: and how to create themNov 2019 - NEW! - Adobe Illustrator introduction and tools section (vector tracing worksheet)Nov 2019 - NEW! - Photoshop section and Projects (including a new youtube thumbnail and book cover project)Oct 2019 - NEW!  11 page downloadable resource - The Guide to Grids Oct 2019 - NEW!  Color Theory and Color Harmony Lessons + new Downloadable ResourcesJuly 2019 - NEW!  Affinity Designer Section! Learn The Basic Tools and Differences Between Adobe Illustrator And Affinity DesignerMay 2019 - NEW! Downloadable Resources - the Anatomy of Typography poster and the Psychology of Color graphic! April 2019 - NEW Lessons: Finding Your Graphic Design Niche and Focus!Graphic Design Master Class - Learn GREAT DesignDo 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! 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.New Mini-Course Added!  Discover Your Design Niche! 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 DesignPrint & Editorial DesignPattern Design and IllustrationPackage DesignBranding DesignUX/UI DesignSocial Media/Digital Graphic DesignerBy the end of this class you will have a solid grasp of what each design niche entails. You will have confidence in choosing your top three focal niches to kickstart or enhance your design offerings and know what to learn next.

Overview

Section 1: Important! The Course Guide & Downloadable .Zip File!

Lecture 1 IMPORTANT! The Course Guide, Overview & Downloadable Resources

Lecture 2 Exclusive Student Facebook Group - Post projects and join the discussion!

Section 2: How to Become a Graphic Designer

Lecture 3 What is Graphic Design? What Type of Projects Will I Do?

Lecture 4 The Step-by-Step Process of Becoming a Graphic Designer

Section 3: Graphic Design Theory

Lecture 5 The Anatomy of Typography

Lecture 6 Different Type Styles

Lecture 7 Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts

Lecture 8 Detailed Review - Sans-Serif Fonts

Lecture 9 Using Type in Layout and Design

Lecture 10 Font Pairing Basics

Lecture 11 Design Theory - INTERMISSION

Lecture 12 Working with Typography: Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases

Lecture 13 Working with Typography: Large Blocks of Text

Lecture 14 Color Theory: Color Wheel Basics and Color Harmony

Lecture 15 The Psychology of Color

Lecture 16 Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes

Lecture 17 Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - Part 2

Lecture 18 Color Theory - Exploring Color Palettes - part 3

Lecture 19 EXTRA: Student Challenge - Exploring Color Palettes

Lecture 20 Photos in Design

Lecture 21 Layout and Blocking in Design

Lecture 22 Layout Theory: Layout and Design

Lecture 23 Layout Theory: Effective Layout

Lecture 24 Layout Theory: Introduction to Grids in Design

Lecture 25 Layout Theory: A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design

Lecture 26 Layout Theory: Design Themes on multiple pages/panels

Lecture 27 Small Design Details Matter In Design: Texture, Drop Shadows, Layering and Light

Lecture 28 Let’s Get Technical: Color Profiles, Sizes and Bleed

Section 4: Adobe Photoshop - The Very Basics

Lecture 29 Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

Lecture 30 Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Basic Setup

Lecture 31 Adobe Photoshop - The Basics Worksheet - Part 1

Lecture 32 Adobe Photoshop - The Basics Worksheet - Part 2

Lecture 33 Adobe Photoshop - The Basics Worksheet - Part 3

Lecture 34 Basics - Working with Photos

Lecture 35 Basics - Brush Tool

Lecture 36 Basic Practice Project

Lecture 37 Basic Practice Project #2

Lecture 38 Extra Lesson: Smart Objects

Section 5: Adobe Photoshop - Introduction to Photo Editing

Lecture 39 Photoshop Photo Editing Basics

Lecture 40 Using Adjustments - The Hourglass Project

Lecture 41 Using Adjustments - The Hourglass Project - 2

Lecture 42 Using Adjustments - The Hourglass Project - 3

Lecture 43 Photoshop Editing - The Plant Photo

Lecture 44 Photoshop Editing - The Piano Photo

Lecture 45 The Amazing Camera Raw Filter

Lecture 46 Gradient Maps - 1

Lecture 47 Gradient Maps - 2

Lecture 48 Gradient Maps - 3

Lecture 49 Gradient Maps - Final

Lecture 50 Student Projects!

Section 6: NEW! How to Encourage and Spark Creativity

Lecture 51 How to Encourage and Spark Creativity

Section 7: Photoshop Intermediate Tools

Lecture 52 Duotones and Gradients

Lecture 53 Cutting out and Isolating Objects

Lecture 54 Cutting out and Isolating Objects - Part 2

Lecture 55 The Amazing Content Aware Tool

Lecture 56 Spot Healing Brush Tool

Lecture 57 Layering Masks

Section 8: Photoshop Editing and Manipulation - Intermediate Skills

Lecture 58 Changing Hair Color

Lecture 59 Changing Object Color

Lecture 60 NEW! Photo Manipulation Tools - Liquify and Photo Touchup

Lecture 61 NEW! Photo Manipulation Tools - Part 2

Lecture 62 NEW! The Neural Filter - AI Technology in Photoshop 2021

Lecture 63 Non-destructive Editing Part 1

Lecture 64 Non-destructive Editing - Part 2

Lecture 65 Student Question: How to use Warp Tool for 3-D Mock-ups

Section 9: Photoshop Projects - Double Exposure Effect

Lecture 66 Introduction Project - Man and the Mountains

Lecture 67 Part 2

Lecture 68 Second Project: The Cat and the Forest

Lecture 69 Select and Mask REVIEW

Lecture 70 Third Project - The Girl and the Road

Section 10: NEW! Adobe Photoshop - 2022 Updates!

Lecture 71 part 1

Lecture 72 part 2

Lecture 73 part 3 - Harmonization

Section 11: Photoshop Projects - YouTube Thumbnail

Lecture 74 Part 1 - Getting Started

Lecture 75 Seltzer Thumbnail Project - Part 2

Lecture 76 Seltzer Thumbnail Project - Part 3

Lecture 77 Travel Hacks - Thumbnail Project

Lecture 78 Graphic Design - Thumbnail Project

Lecture 79 Graphic Design - Thumbnail Project - Part 2

Section 12: Photoshop Project - Book Cover Design

Lecture 80 Discovering Your Concept

Lecture 81 Our Cover Idea

Lecture 82 Photo Editing

Lecture 83 Non-destructive Editing (A review)

Lecture 84 Spine, Bleed and Exporting

Lecture 85 Exporting

Section 13: How to Give and Receive Critiques and Feedback

Lecture 86 How to Give and Receive Critiques

Section 14: EXTRA PROJECT - Working with Photoshop Mockups

Lecture 87 Working with Photoshop Mockups - A Jacket

Lecture 88 Photoshop Mockups - Book Cover

Section 15: EXTRA SECTION: 10 Tips from A Pro Designer

Lecture 89 10 Quick Tips from a Pro Designer

Lecture 90 Bonus Tip: Infographics

Section 16: Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Basic Tools - The Tracing Worksheet

Lecture 91 Basic Introduction and Dashboard Setup

Lecture 92 Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Simple Shapes

Lecture 93 Vector Tracing Worksheet - Creating Complex Shapes

Lecture 94 Master the Pen Tool

Lecture 95 Pen Tool Practice

Lecture 96 Pen Tool Practice - Part 2

Lecture 97 Shape Builder Tool

Lecture 98 Offset Path Tool

Lecture 99 Offset Path Tool with Text

Lecture 100 Vector Illustration Project

Lecture 101 Extra Page: Grids and Pixel Art

Section 17: Vector Space Badge Project

Lecture 102 Getting Started - Vector Tracing Our Rocket

Lecture 103 Vector Tracing Our Rocket - part 2

Lecture 104 Typography

Lecture 105 The Smoke Details - Adding Shadows

Lecture 106 Final Details

Section 18: (Optional) Introduction To Affinity Designer - An Adobe Illustrator Alternative

Lecture 107 Affinity Designer Introduction

Lecture 108 The Pen Tool and Other Tool Differences

Lecture 109 Using Personas

Lecture 110 Shape Builder Tool Alternative in Affinity Designer

Section 19: Logo Design & Branding Theory

Lecture 111 Characteristics of Solid Logo Designs

Lecture 112 Logo Inspirations

Lecture 113 Mood Boards

Section 20: Logo Design and Branding Project

Lecture 114 Logo Design - Client Brief

Lecture 115 Word Mapping

Lecture 116 Brainstorming in Vector

Lecture 117 Picking Our Concepts

Lecture 118 Typography

Lecture 119 Typography - Part 2

Lecture 120 Symbol Refinement

Lecture 121 Different Variations and Orientations

Lecture 122 Color Exploration

Lecture 123 Color Exploration - part 2

Lecture 124 Business Card

Lecture 125 Business Card - Part 2

Lecture 126 Letterhead

Lecture 127 Logo and Branding Presentation Guide (downloadable resource attached)

Section 21: Logo Design Student Challenges: Pick Your Favorite Challenge!

Lecture 128 Create your Own Personal Logo and Brand

Lecture 129 Create a Logo for A Mobile Video App - Client Breif

Lecture 130 Create A Logo for A High-End Gym

Section 22: Adobe Illustrator - Creating Vector Art - Blend, Transform and Repeat Tools

Lecture 131 Introduction

Lecture 132 The Blend Tool

Lecture 133 Blend Tool with Text

Lecture 134 Repeat Tool

Lecture 135 Repeat tool - part 2

Lecture 136 Repeat Tool - Part 3

Lecture 137 Vector Art Student Project

Lecture 138 Polar Grid Tool

Section 23: NEW! Adobe Illustrator 2022 Updates - 3D Tools

Lecture 139 New 3D Tools in Illustrator 2022 - An Overview

Lecture 140 3D Class Project

Lecture 141 3D Class Project - Part 2

Section 24: Adobe Illustrator Project: Event Flyer Design

Lecture 142 Basic Blocking

Lecture 143 Working with Photos

Lecture 144 The Finishing Touches

Lecture 145 Movie Poster Design - Student PROJECT and CHALLENGE

Section 25: The 5 Day Student Challenge!

Lecture 146 5 Day Challenge Introduction

Section 26: Adobe InDesign - Let's Learn the Software!

Lecture 147 Layout Theory - Editorial Layouts

Lecture 148 Layout Theory - Editorial Layouts - part 2

Lecture 149 Adobe InDesign Introduction

Lecture 150 Adobe InDesign Basic Setup

Lecture 151 Basic Setup - part 2

Lecture 152 Basic Setup - part 3

Lecture 153 Art School Poster Project

Lecture 154 Editorial Spread Project

Lecture 155 Editorial Spread Project - Managing Large Blocks of Text

Lecture 156 Editorial Spread Project - Photos

Lecture 157 Editorial Spread Project - Final

Lecture 158 Paragraph and Character Styles

Lecture 159 Text Wrap

Lecture 160 Custom Text Wrap Project

Section 27: InDesign PROJECT - Create a Cookbook

Lecture 161 Cookbook Project Introduction

Lecture 162 Cookbook Project Front Cover

Lecture 163 3Cookbook Project Welcome Page

Lecture 164 Cookbook Project - Texture

Lecture 165 Cookbook Project - Recipe Spread

Lecture 166 Cookbook Project - Masterpages

Lecture 167 Cookbook Project - Exporting

Lecture 168 InDesign Packages

Lecture 169 InDesign - Tables, Adding URL Links and automatic page numbering

Section 28: EXTRA! InDesign Portfolio Building Template

Lecture 170 How to Use the InDesign Portfolio Builder Template

Lecture 171 Student Projects

Lecture 172 Projects Guide Pdf

Section 29: Bonus Lecture: What courses should I take NEXT? Discounts!

Lecture 173 Ready for the Intermediate Level Masterclass?

Lecture 174 The Ultimate Course Overview: Lindsay Marsh Courses + Discounts

Section 30: NEW! Design Trends 2022! With Student Design Projects!

Lecture 175 Design Trends 2022 Overview

Lecture 176 Trends in Typography

Lecture 177 Body Wash Package Design Project

Lecture 178 Part 2

Lecture 179 Part 3

Lecture 180 Photoshop Post Render Edits

Lecture 181 Creating A Dynamic Instagram Reel

Lecture 182 Soda Can Project

Lecture 183 Soda Can Mockup

Lecture 184 Extra - Project Demonstration

Section 31: Design Trends 2021 - 3 Student Projects - Still relevant today!

Lecture 185 Section Introduction

Lecture 186 Design Trends Color

Lecture 187 Design Trends Typography

Lecture 188 Design Trends 3D

Lecture 189 Design Trends UX/UI

Lecture 190 Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project - Lesson 1

Lecture 191 Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project - Lesson 2

Lecture 192 Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project - Lesson 3

Lecture 193 Glass Morphism Project - Lesson 1

Lecture 194 Glass Morphism Project - Lesson 2

Lecture 195 Glass Morphism Project - Lesson 3

Lecture 196 3D Typography Project - Lesson 1

Lecture 197 3D Typography Project - Lesson 2

Lecture 198 3D Typography Project - Lesson 3

Section 32: Design Trends for 2020! (Older but still Really Helpful)

Lecture 199 An introduction + Downloadable Resources!

Lecture 200 Typography Trends

Lecture 201 Skeuomorphism to Neumorphic design

Lecture 202 Hand-Drawn Assets

Lecture 203 Movement in Design

Lecture 204 Geometric Shapes

Lecture 205 Design Trends for 2019 - Section Intro & Downloadable Resources!

Lecture 206 Let's Go 3-D!

Lecture 207 3-D Tools and software

Lecture 208 Getting started with 3-D In Adobe Photoshop

Lecture 209 Design Trends in Color

Lecture 210 Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator

Lecture 211 Trends in Typography for 2019

Section 33: Finding Your Design Niche!

Lecture 212 NEW! Finding Your Design Niche Section Intro

Lecture 213 Getting Started

Lecture 214 Logo Design Niche

Lecture 215 Branding Niche

Lecture 216 Print Design & Editorial Design Niche

Lecture 217 Pattern Design Niche

Lecture 218 Package Design Niche

Lecture 219 UX/UI Design Niche

Lecture 220 Social Media Design Niche

Lecture 221 Student Project

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