Graphic Design Masterclass – Learn Great Design

Graphic Design Masterclass – Learn Great Design
Last updated 2/2022
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280×720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz

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! 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! 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
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 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 34 Basics – Working with Photos

Lecture 35 Basics – Brush Tool

Lecture 36 Basic Practice Project

Lecture 37 Basic Practice Project #2

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 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 62 NEW! The Neural Filter – AI Technology in Photoshop 2021

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 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!

Section 11: Photoshop Projects – YouTube Thumbnail

Lecture 77 Travel Hacks – Thumbnail Project

Lecture 78 Graphic Design – Thumbnail Project

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 97 Shape Builder Tool

Lecture 98 Offset Path Tool

Lecture 99 Offset Path Tool with Text

Lecture 100 Vector Illustration Project

Section 17: Vector Space Badge Project

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 120 Symbol Refinement

Lecture 122 Color Exploration

Lecture 124 Business Card

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

Lecture 131 Introduction

Lecture 132 The Blend Tool

Lecture 133 Blend Tool with Text

Lecture 134 Repeat Tool

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

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 149 Adobe InDesign Introduction

Lecture 150 Adobe InDesign Basic Setup

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 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 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 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