Graphic Design – E-Learning

About Course

Dive into the dynamic realm of graphic design with Spectrum Film School’s online course. Ideal for beginners, explore essential principles like color theory, typography, layout design, photography, logo creation, and branding. Uncover the art of design in a concise, engaging format, ensuring a captivating learning experience tailored for your creative journey.

Gain a clear understanding of how to work with BOTH print and web projects in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Develop the skills and confidence to create common graphic design projects.
Build a skill set that can set you up to be employable in the creative industry as a graphic designer.
Begin to understand the basics of logo design, including typography and color usage.
Learn how to make and refine selections using Photoshop.
Learn how to make composite images using Photoshop.
Work with typography, shapes, colors, and more in Illustrator.
Learn how to efficiently package and export files.
Learn how to lay out graphics and text while designing an eBook with InDesign.
Discover how to export your finished portfolio projects directly from the Adobe CC into Behance.
Learn how to mask shapes and work with Font Awesome icons.
Learn how to set up a logo mood board and how to present your work to clients.
Work with the type tools in Adobe Illustrator.

Course Content

Introduction to the course

What Is Graphic Design

06:30
The History of Graphic Design

07:43
Typography

06:24
Color

06:32
Composition and Layout

05:15
Images

06:26
Fundamentals of Design

06:26
Branding and Identity

06:25

Getting comfortable with Illustrator

Interface Introduction

00:00
Panels & Workspaces

00:00
Artboards

00:00
Vector basics, Selection, Direct selection & more tools

00:00
Fill & Stroke effects

00:00
Using Colour, Swatches, Pantone’s, Gradients & more tools

00:00
Handy Tips to Improve Your Workflow

00:00
Creating shape vectors

00:00
Grouping, Compounding vectors & Using the shape builder tool

00:00
Drawing with the Pen tool, Pencil tool & Brush tool

00:00
The Blob brush tool & Eraser tool

00:00
Type tools

00:00
Setting up a document, Placing in a drawing & Sketching

00:00
Image trace tool for sketches

00:00
Tracing a hand drawn sketch & Converting to vector artwork

00:00
Compounding vector shapes, strokes & Pathfinder tool

00:00
Colouring a vector drawing

00:00
Adding text to a poster design

00:00
Prepare and export ready for print

00:00

Getting comfortable with Photoshop

Let’s Take an overview of Photoshop

00:00
Opening, Editing & Saving

00:00
How to Use Layers & Masks

00:00
How to Use Adjustment Layers

00:00
How to Create Selections

00:00
How to Use Levels & Curves

00:00
How to Change Any Color with Hue/Saturation

00:00
Scale, Rotate & Align with Transform

00:00
How to Use the Brush Tool

00:00
How to Crop & Resize Images

00:00
How to Add Text to a Photo

00:00
How to Use the Liquify Tool

00:00
Edit Non-Destructively with Smart Objects

00:00
How to Use Blend If

00:00
How to Use Blending Modes

00:00
How to Remove Distractions

00:00
How to Dodge & Burn

00:00
How to Create a Photo Collage

00:00
How to Edit RAW Photos

00:00
How to Color Grade a Photo

00:00
How to Change the Color of Anything

00:00
How to Correct Exposure

00:00
How to Remove Blemishes from a Portrait

00:00
How to Use Frequency Retouching

00:00
How to Sharpen a Portrait

00:00
How to Cut Out a Subject with the Pen Tool

00:00
How to Cut Out Hair

00:00
How to Match Light & Color for Composites

00:00
How to Edit Landscapes in Camera RAW

00:00
How to Swap a Sky in a Landscape

00:00
Prepare and export ready for print

00:00

Getting comfortable with InDesign

Let’s Take an overview of InDesign

00:00
Creating a New InDesign Document

00:00
Creating and Using Color

00:00
Basic Navigation of the InDesign Software

00:00
Adding and Manipulating Text

00:00
How to Use Adobe Fonts

00:00
Finding and Using Free and Paid Images

00:00
What Is Image Resolution?

00:00
Single Pages vs. Spreads

00:00
Columns and Linking Text Boxes

00:00
How to Create Paragraph Styles

00:00
InDesign Tips & Tricks

00:00
Exporting Your Documents

00:00
Sharing Your Files With Others

00:00
Working With Other People’s InDesign Documents

00:00
How to Use InDesign Templates

00:00

Getting comfortable with Canva

Introduction to Canva

00:00
Opening Canva for the first time

00:00
Navigating the Canva homepage

00:00
How to start designing on a blank page in Canva

00:00
Why beginning with a Canva template is easier

00:00
How the editor changes when you use a template

00:00
How to customize a Canva template

00:00
Using search will save you time

00:00
How to search from the Canva homepage

00:00
How to search within the Canva editor

00:00
How to personalize functions in the editor

00:00
Canva’s photo editor is easy to use

00:00
How to upload a photo and create a design

00:00
How to edit photos, apply effects and use filters

00:00
How to download and share your design

00:00
Introduction to elements

00:00
What is the Elements tab?

00:00
How to use lines

00:00
How to use shapes

00:00
How to use graphics

00:00
How to use charts

00:00
How to use frames

00:00
How to use grids

00:00
Introduction to text in Canva

00:00
Adding text to a Canva page

00:00
Finding and searching fonts

00:00
Basic text styling

00:00
Using text and style tabs

00:00
Experimenting with text effects

00:00
Using the video timeline

00:00
Using video templates

00:00
How to use the stock video library

00:00
How to upload your own videos

00:00
How to record yourself in Canva

00:00
Adding animations and transitions

00:00
Adding audio and music

00:00
Saving and sharing your work

00:00
Inviting others to collaborate on designs

00:00
How to set permissions to edit or view on your design

00:00
How to add comments and assign tasks in Canva

00:00
How to download or publish your design

00:00
Who can access my designs?

00:00
How to save to a folder

00:00
How to creating, rearrange and delete folders

00:00
How to sorting and star folders

00:00
How to use and navigate your team page

00:00
How to save designs as templates, and add team members

00:00
Where can I get more help?

00:00
Where can I learn more design skills?

00:00
What is Design Circle and how can I use it?

00:00
Canva Space sounds interesting, what is it?

00:00
More support services

00:00

Creating logo Designs

Characteristics of Solid Logo Designs

00:00
The Client Brief and Getting Satrted

00:00
The Brainstorming and Sketching Process

00:00
Vectorizing Assets

00:00
Manually Adjusting Type

00:00
Details and Typography

00:00
Picking Your Final Concept

00:00
Grid Work

00:00
Picking Colors

00:00
Adding Details and Extras

00:00
Exporting Files

00:00
Logo Design Assignment
Logo Design Assignment
Logo Design Assignment
Logo Design Assignment
Logo Design Assignment
Logo Design Assignment

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Introduction to the course

What Is Graphic Design

The History of Graphic Design

Typography

Color

Composition and Layout

Images

Fundamentals of Design

Branding and Identity

Getting comfortable with Illustrator

Interface Introduction

Panels & Workspaces

Artboards

Vector basics, Selection, Direct selection & more tools

Fill & Stroke effects

Using Colour, Swatches, Pantone’s, Gradients & more tools

Handy Tips to Improve Your Workflow

Creating shape vectors

Grouping, Compounding vectors & Using the shape builder tool

Drawing with the Pen tool, Pencil tool & Brush tool

The Blob brush tool & Eraser tool

Type tools

Setting up a document, Placing in a drawing & Sketching

Image trace tool for sketches

Tracing a hand drawn sketch & Converting to vector artwork

Compounding vector shapes, strokes & Pathfinder tool

Colouring a vector drawing

Adding text to a poster design

Prepare and export ready for print

Getting comfortable with Photoshop

Let’s Take an overview of Photoshop

Opening, Editing & Saving

How to Use Layers & Masks

How to Use Adjustment Layers

How to Create Selections

How to Use Levels & Curves

How to Change Any Color with Hue/Saturation

Scale, Rotate & Align with Transform

How to Use the Brush Tool

How to Crop & Resize Images

How to Add Text to a Photo

How to Use the Liquify Tool

Edit Non-Destructively with Smart Objects

How to Use Blend If

How to Use Blending Modes

How to Remove Distractions

How to Dodge & Burn

How to Create a Photo Collage

How to Edit RAW Photos

How to Color Grade a Photo

How to Change the Color of Anything

How to Correct Exposure

How to Remove Blemishes from a Portrait

How to Use Frequency Retouching

How to Sharpen a Portrait

How to Cut Out a Subject with the Pen Tool

How to Cut Out Hair

How to Match Light & Color for Composites

How to Edit Landscapes in Camera RAW

How to Swap a Sky in a Landscape

Prepare and export ready for print

Getting comfortable with InDesign

Let’s Take an overview of InDesign

Creating a New InDesign Document

Creating and Using Color

Basic Navigation of the InDesign Software

Adding and Manipulating Text

How to Use Adobe Fonts

Finding and Using Free and Paid Images

What Is Image Resolution?

Single Pages vs. Spreads

Columns and Linking Text Boxes

How to Create Paragraph Styles

InDesign Tips & Tricks

Exporting Your Documents

Sharing Your Files With Others

Working With Other People’s InDesign Documents