Graphic Design Masterclass – Learn GREAT Design

About Course

This comprehensive Graphic Design Masterclass provides a complete guide to learning essential graphic design skills and techniques, covering everything from fundamental design principles to advanced software tools and real-world project applications. This course is completely FREE and available on popular platforms like Udemy, Udacity, Coursera, MasterClass, NearPeer, and more.

Learn how to create stunning designs, from captivating logos and branding packages to professional photo manipulations and magazine layouts. Discover the power of design software, including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, through engaging, practical projects.

This course covers essential topics such as:

Typography
Color theory
Layout and composition
Photo editing and manipulation
Magazine layout design
Branding and logo design
Adobe Photoshop basics
Adobe Illustrator basics
Adobe InDesign basics
Design trends
Finding your design niche

Whether you’re a beginner or have some design experience, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the exciting world of graphic design. Enroll today and start your journey to becoming a skilled and confident graphic designer!

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

Course Content

01 – Important The Course Guide Downloadable Zip File

001 – IMPORTANT The Course Guide Overview Downloadable Resources.mp4

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002 – Exclusive Student Facebook Group Post projects and join the discussion.mp4

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Section Quiz

02 – How to Become a Graphic Designer

03 – Graphic Design Theory

005 – The Anatomy of Typography.mp4

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006 – Different Type Styles.mp4

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007 – Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts.mp4

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008 – Detailed Review SansSerif Fonts.mp4

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009 – Using Type in Layout and Design.mp4

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010 – Font Pairing Basics.mp4

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011 – Design Theory INTERMISSION.mp4

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012 – Working with Typography Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases.mp4

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013 – Working with Typography Large Blocks of Text.mp4

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014 – Color Theory Color Wheel Basics and Color Harmony.mp4

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015 – The Psychology of Color.mp4

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016 – Color Theory Exploring Color Palettes.mp4

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017 – Color Theory Exploring Color Palettes Part 2.mp4

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018 – Color Theory Exploring Color Palettes part 3.mp4

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019 – EXTRA Student Challenge Exploring Color Palettes.mp4

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020 – Photos in Design.mp4

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021 – Layout and Blocking in Design.mp4

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022 – Layout Theory Layout and Design.mp4

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023 – Layout Theory Effective Layout.mp4

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024 – Layout Theory Introduction to Grids in Design.mp4

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025 – Layout Theory A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design.mp4

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026 – Layout Theory Design Themes on multiple pagespanels.mp4

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027 – Small Design Details Matter In Design Texture Drop Shadows Layering and Light.mp4

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028 – Lets Get Technical Color Profiles Sizes and Bleed.mp4

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Section Quiz

04 – NEW The History of Graphic Design Styles

05 – Adobe Photoshop The Very Basics

034 – Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.mp4

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035 – Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Basic Setup.mp4

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036 – Adobe Photoshop The Basics Worksheet Part 1.mp4

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037 – Adobe Photoshop The Basics Worksheet Part 2.mp4

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038 – Adobe Photoshop The Basics Worksheet Part 3.mp4

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039 – Basics Working with Photos.mp4

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040 – Basics Brush Tool.mp4

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041 – Basic Practice Project.mp4

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042 – Basic Practice Project 2.mp4

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043 – Extra Lesson Smart Objects.mp4

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Section Quiz

06 – Adobe Photoshop Introduction to Photo Editing

044 – Photoshop Photo Editing Basics.mp4

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045 – Using Adjustments The Hourglass Project.mp4

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046 – Using Adjustments The Hourglass Project 2.mp4

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047 – Using Adjustments The Hourglass Project 3.mp4

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048 – Photoshop Editing The Plant Photo.mp4

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049 – Photoshop Editing The Piano Photo.mp4

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050 – The Amazing Camera Raw Filter.mp4

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051 – Gradient Maps 1.mp4

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052 – Gradient Maps 2.mp4

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053 – Gradient Maps 3.mp4

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054 – Gradient Maps Final.mp4

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055 – Student Projects.mp4

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Section Quiz

07 – NEW How to Encourage and Spark Creativity

08 – Photoshop Intermediate Tools

09 – Photoshop Editing and Manipulation Intermediate Skills

063 – Changing Hair Color.mp4

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064 – Changing Object Color.mp4

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065 – NEW Photo Manipulation Tools Liquify and Photo Touchup.mp4

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066 – NEW Photo Manipulation Tools Part 2.mp4

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067 – NEW The Neural Filter AI Technology in Photoshop 2021.mp4

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068 – Nondestructive Editing Part 1.mp4

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069 – Nondestructive Editing Part 2.mp4

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070 – Student Question How to use Warp Tool for 3D Mockups.mp4

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Section Quiz

10 – Photoshop Projects Double Exposure Effect

11 – Adobe Photoshop 2022 Updates

12 – Photoshop Projects YouTube Thumbnail

13 – Photoshop Project Book Cover Design

14 – How to Give and Receive Critiques and Feedback

15 – EXTRA PROJECT Working with Photoshop Mockups

16 – Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Basic Tools The Tracing Worksheet

094 – Basic Introduction and Dashboard Setup.mp4

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095 – Vector Tracing Worksheet Creating Simple Shapes.mp4

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096 – Vector Tracing Worksheet Creating Complex Shapes.mp4

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097 – Master the Pen Tool.mp4

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098 – Pen Tool Practice.mp4

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099 – Pen Tool Practice Part 2.mp4

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100 – Shape Builder Tool.mp4

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101 – Offset Path Tool.mp4

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102 – Offset Path Tool with Text.mp4

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103 – Vector Illustration Project.mp4

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104 – Extra Page Grids and Pixel Art.mp4

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Section Quiz

17 – Vector Space Badge Project

18 – Optional Introduction To Affinity Designer An Adobe Illustrator Alternative

19 – Logo Design Branding Theory

20 – Logo Design and Branding Project

117 – Logo Design Client Brief.mp4

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118 – Word Mapping.mp4

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119 – Brainstorming in Vector.mp4

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120 – Picking Our Concepts.mp4

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121 – Typography.mp4

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122 – Typography Part 2.mp4

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123 – Symbol Refinement.mp4

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124 – Different Variations and Orientations.mp4

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125 – Color Exploration.mp4

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126 – Color Exploration part 2.mp4

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127 – Business Card.mp4

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128 – Business Card Part 2.mp4

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129 – Letterhead.mp4

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130 – Logo and Branding Presentation Guide downloadable resource attached.mp4

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Section Quiz

21 – Create A Custom Brand Presentation Mockup

22 – Logo Design Student Challenges Pick Your Favorite Challenge

23 – Adobe Illustrator Creating Vector Art Blend Transform and Repeat Tools

138 – Introduction.mp4

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139 – The Blend Tool.mp4

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140 – Blend Tool with Text.mp4

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141 – Repeat Tool.mp4

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142 – Repeat tool part 2.mp4

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143 – Repeat Tool Part 3.mp4

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144 – Vector Art Student Project.mp4

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145 – Polar Grid Tool.mp4

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Section Quiz

24 – Adobe Illustrator 3D Tools

25 – Student Project Challenge

26 – The 5 Day Student Challenge

27 – Adobe InDesign Lets Learn the Software

151 – Layout Theory Editorial Layouts.mp4

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152 – Layout Theory Editorial Layouts part 2.mp4

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153 – Adobe InDesign Introduction.mp4

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154 – Adobe InDesign Basic Setup.mp4

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155 – Basic Setup part 2.mp4

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156 – Basic Setup part 3.mp4

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157 – Art School Poster Project.mp4

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158 – Editorial Spread Project.mp4

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159 – Editorial Spread Project Managing Large Blocks of Text.mp4

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160 – Editorial Spread Project Photos.mp4

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161 – Editorial Spread Project Final.mp4

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162 – Paragraph and Character Styles.mp4

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163 – Text Wrap.mp4

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164 – Custom Text Wrap Project.mp4

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Section Quiz

28 – InDesign PROJECT Create a Cookbook

165 – Cookbook Project Introduction.mp4

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166 – Cookbook Project Front Cover.mp4

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167 – 3Cookbook Project Welcome Page.mp4

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168 – Cookbook Project Texture.mp4

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169 – Cookbook Project Recipe Spread.mp4

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170 – Cookbook Project Masterpages.mp4

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171 – Cookbook Project Exporting.mp4

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172 – InDesign Packages.mp4

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173 – InDesign Tables Adding URL Links and automatic page numbering.mp4

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Section Quiz

29 – EXTRA InDesign Portfolio Building Template

30 – Bonus Lecture What courses should I take NEXT Discounts

31 – Design Trends 2022 With Student Design Projects

179 – Design Trends 2022 Overview.mp4

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180 – Trends in Typography.mp4

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181 – Body Wash Package Design Project.mp4

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182 – Part 2.mp4

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183 – Part 3.mp4

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184 – Photoshop Post Render Edits.mp4

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185 – Creating A Dynamic Instagram Reel.mp4

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186 – Soda Can Project.mp4

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187 – Soda Can Mockup.mp4

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188 – Extra Project Demonstration.mp4

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Section Quiz

32 – Design Trends 2021 3 Student Projects Still relevant today

189 – Section Introduction.mp4

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190 – Design Trends Color.mp4

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191 – Design Trends Typography.mp4

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192 – Design Trends 3D.mp4

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193 – Design Trends UXUI.mp4

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194 – Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project Lesson 1.mp4

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195 – Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project Lesson 2.mp4

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196 – Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project Lesson 3.mp4

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197 – Glass Morphism Project Lesson 1.mp4

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198 – Glass Morphism Project Lesson 2.mp4

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199 – Glass Morphism Project Lesson 3.mp4

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200 – 3D Typography Project Lesson 1.mp4

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201 – 3D Typography Project Lesson 2.mp4

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202 – 3D Typography Project Lesson 3.mp4

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Section Quiz

33 – Design Trends for 2020 Older but still Really Helpful

203 – An introduction Downloadable Resources.mp4

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204 – Typography Trends.mp4

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205 – Skeuomorphism to Neumorphic design.mp4

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206 – HandDrawn Assets.mp4

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207 – Movement in Design.mp4

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208 – Geometric Shapes.mp4

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209 – Design Trends for 2019 Section Intro Downloadable Resources.mp4

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210 – Lets Go 3D.mp4

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211 – 3D Tools and software.mp4

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212 – Getting started with 3D In Adobe Photoshop.mp4

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213 – Design Trends in Color.mp4

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214 – Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator.mp4

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215 – Trends in Typography for 2019.mp4

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Section Quiz

34 – Finding Your Design Niche

216 – NEW Finding Your Design Niche Section Intro.mp4

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217 – Getting Started.mp4

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218 – Logo Design Niche.mp4

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219 – Branding Niche.mp4

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220 – Print Design Editorial Design Niche.mp4

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221 – Pattern Design Niche.mp4

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222 – Package Design Niche.mp4

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223 – UXUI Design Niche.mp4

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224 – Social Media Design Niche.mp4

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225 – Student Project.mp4

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Section Quiz

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Course Content

01 – Important The Course Guide Downloadable Zip File

001 – IMPORTANT The Course Guide Overview Downloadable Resources.mp4

002 – Exclusive Student Facebook Group Post projects and join the discussion.mp4

Section Quiz

02 – How to Become a Graphic Designer

003 – What is Graphic Design What Type of Projects Will I Do.mp4

004 – The StepbyStep Process of Becoming a Graphic Designer.mp4

Section Quiz

03 – Graphic Design Theory

005 – The Anatomy of Typography.mp4

006 – Different Type Styles.mp4

007 – Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts.mp4

008 – Detailed Review SansSerif Fonts.mp4

009 – Using Type in Layout and Design.mp4

010 – Font Pairing Basics.mp4

011 – Design Theory INTERMISSION.mp4

012 – Working with Typography Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases.mp4

013 – Working with Typography Large Blocks of Text.mp4

014 – Color Theory Color Wheel Basics and Color Harmony.mp4

015 – The Psychology of Color.mp4

016 – Color Theory Exploring Color Palettes.mp4

017 – Color Theory Exploring Color Palettes Part 2.mp4

018 – Color Theory Exploring Color Palettes part 3.mp4

019 – EXTRA Student Challenge Exploring Color Palettes.mp4

020 – Photos in Design.mp4

021 – Layout and Blocking in Design.mp4

022 – Layout Theory Layout and Design.mp4

023 – Layout Theory Effective Layout.mp4

024 – Layout Theory Introduction to Grids in Design.mp4

025 – Layout Theory A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design.mp4

026 – Layout Theory Design Themes on multiple pagespanels.mp4

027 – Small Design Details Matter In Design Texture Drop Shadows Layering and Light.mp4

028 – Lets Get Technical Color Profiles Sizes and Bleed.mp4

Section Quiz

04 – NEW The History of Graphic Design Styles

029 – Introduction to the History of Style Movements.mp4

030 – Art Nouveau and Bauhaus.mp4

031 – Art Deco and Swiss Design Style.mp4

032 – Pop Art and the Future.mp4

033 – Student Project You can come back after software training section if needed.mp4

Section Quiz

05 – Adobe Photoshop The Very Basics

034 – Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite.mp4

035 – Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Basic Setup.mp4

036 – Adobe Photoshop The Basics Worksheet Part 1.mp4

037 – Adobe Photoshop The Basics Worksheet Part 2.mp4

038 – Adobe Photoshop The Basics Worksheet Part 3.mp4

039 – Basics Working with Photos.mp4

040 – Basics Brush Tool.mp4

041 – Basic Practice Project.mp4

042 – Basic Practice Project 2.mp4

043 – Extra Lesson Smart Objects.mp4

Section Quiz

06 – Adobe Photoshop Introduction to Photo Editing

044 – Photoshop Photo Editing Basics.mp4

045 – Using Adjustments The Hourglass Project.mp4

046 – Using Adjustments The Hourglass Project 2.mp4

047 – Using Adjustments The Hourglass Project 3.mp4

048 – Photoshop Editing The Plant Photo.mp4

049 – Photoshop Editing The Piano Photo.mp4

050 – The Amazing Camera Raw Filter.mp4

051 – Gradient Maps 1.mp4

052 – Gradient Maps 2.mp4

053 – Gradient Maps 3.mp4

054 – Gradient Maps Final.mp4

055 – Student Projects.mp4

Section Quiz

07 – NEW How to Encourage and Spark Creativity

056 – How to Encourage and Spark Creativity.mp4

Section Quiz

08 – Photoshop Intermediate Tools

057 – Duotones and Gradients.mp4

058 – Cutting out and Isolating Objects.mp4

059 – Cutting out and Isolating Objects Part 2.mp4

060 – The Amazing Content Aware Tool.mp4

061 – Spot Healing Brush Tool.mp4

062 – Layering Masks.mp4