Master Graphic Design & Software with Practical Projects

Master Graphic Design and Adobe Design Software By Doing Popular Design Projects Do you like to learn by doing practical real-world projects. This project-based course is extensive, starting at beginner level projects and moving all the way to advanced level design projects. With over 10+ hours of video-based project learning this course was created to appeal to graphic design students of any level and can help expose students to all the most popular graphic design projects while learning software and design principles.

We talk about all aspects of design including theory, layout, color, exporting and preparing files for print, working with digital and print files and of course mastering the Adobe software including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign. We will walk through step by step the creation of:(Beginner Level Projects) Badges and SealsLogo DesignPackage DesignMagazine Cover and SpreadYoutube ThumbnailAlbum Art Cover(Intermediate and Advanced Projects) An Entire Branding Package which includes:Logo DesignPosterLarge Welcome BannersLanyardsPostcard (front and back)Social Media GraphicsDigital AdsClient Presentations We will complete a Package Design for a food project, including the front, back, labels and print preparation. We cover Book cover design and we conquer three different types of book covers including a romance novel, a non-fiction book and an illustrative children's book cover.

We talk about what makes a solid book cover and follow basic layout principles, use grids, work with typography and learn how to create concepts that pop using examples as our guide. We will conquer digital projects as well including going over what makes compelling YouTube cover photos and we will create a dynamic one together. We even talk about creating digital art and as we create an eclectic modern album art cover.

Then, we master editorial design as we create a dynamic cover for a home cooking magazine as well as a full article spread. We talk about how to work with larger blocks of text, font pairing and headlines and how to maximize both Photoshop and InDesign to maximize our impact. Last, but certainly not least we will have a 4+ hour advanced section for those looking for more detailed real-world projects.