Graphic Design Bootcamp- Create Projects Right Away!_1

Graphic Design Bootcamp: Create Projects Right Away!, available at $149.99, has an average rating of 4.48, with 111 lectures, 4 quizzes, based on 16326 reviews, and has 119599 subscribers.

You will learn about 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. This course is ideal for individuals who are Employees or Employers that need to gain skills in graphic design so you can produce graphics and print materials for your company. or Beginners that want to start a career as a graphic designer. or Entrepreneurs that plan to start their own business or become a freelancer. or Anyone that wants to learn how to take their creative ideas and put them into a print or digital format. It is particularly useful for Employees or Employers that need to gain skills in graphic design so you can produce graphics and print materials for your company. or Beginners that want to start a career as a graphic designer. or Entrepreneurs that plan to start their own business or become a freelancer. or Anyone that wants to learn how to take their creative ideas and put them into a print or digital format.

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Summary

Title: Graphic Design Bootcamp: Create Projects Right Away!

Price: $149.99

Average Rating: 4.48

Number of Lectures: 111

Number of Quizzes: 4

Number of Published Lectures: 108

Number of Published Quizzes: 2

Number of Curriculum Items: 117

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 111

Number of Practice Tests: 1

Original Price: $199.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

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.

Who Should Attend

Employees or Employers that need to gain skills in graphic design so you can produce graphics and print materials for your company.

Beginners that want to start a career as a graphic designer.

Entrepreneurs that plan to start their own business or become a freelancer.

Anyone that wants to learn how to take their creative ideas and put them into a print or digital format.

Target Audiences

Employees or Employers that need to gain skills in graphic design so you can produce graphics and print materials for your company.

Beginners that want to start a career as a graphic designer.

Entrepreneurs that plan to start their own business or become a freelancer.

Anyone that wants to learn how to take their creative ideas and put them into a print or digital format.

Do you like to learn in a project-based environment?

Do you want to learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign?

Do you want to tackle BOTH print and web design projects?

You’re in the right place! This course is for anyone who is interested in becoming a graphic designer, and is especially geared toward beginners. When you enroll in this course, you will have access to over 16 hours of on-demand content, as well as the opportunity to join a private Facebook group with over 19,000 members.

* COURSE UPDATED: November 2023

Welcome to the Graphic Design Bootcamp! This course has over 6,000 5-star reviews, and has been a Udemy bestseller for more than 3 years!

I move quickly through the content, since many students enjoy a quick learning pace. Prefer a more laid-back pace? Many students find that re-watching lectures or pausing the lectures during key learning points is a helpful way to digest the information.

I also make use of shortcuts – something that all great designers learn how to do to increase their productivity and maximize their workflow – so once you enroll, be sure to download the course shortcut hotsheet: a PDF listing many of the most-used shortcut codes so that you can follow along easily and get ahead quickly.

In this course I’ll also show you how to make some of the most popular projects in the industry, like:

· custom logos

· business cards

· brochures

· flyers

· web graphics

· and more.

What Students Are Saying About This Course:

· “I have used Adobe CC for a few years now, but everything I’ve learned I’ve learned from doing. While some of this has been basic as I’m already familiar with the tools, there are tricks and advice that I would have never known that make life MUCH easier (the “content-aware” fill is a game changer) and I really enjoy the pacing and manner in which he explains the tools, techniques and theory!” – Nikki Tetreault

· “This course is good. The tutor is really nice and clear (US accent is alien to me so I sometimes find it difficult to understand – the tutor here is great, doesn’t speak too fast & is clear, without too many colloquialisms). Enjoying the classes. Feel prepared enough for the purpose I took the course. Would definitely recommend and also do other courses by this tutor” – Alvira Kiss

· “I started this course with little experience and thankfully I have learnt a lot throughout this course. I can’t wait to learn more about this industry and make my mark on the world and its all thanks to this course which has kickstarted my journey!” – Charles Vaughn

· “So far it’s been great. I’m a student that struggles largely in traditional school settings, the ability to pause, take notes, rewind, and move back and forth as I need has been great. The instructor has been clear and precise, and has given plenty to think about as we’re creating files.” – Samantha Finn

· “For a guy whove been working with photoshop for nearly 10 years Im still learning from this course.” – Aryne Neil Cabatan

What to Expect:

We will be using Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator; the industry-standard applications for graphic design. I’ll also review relevant terms and design practices to help you create pixel-perfect projects for print and web, with the goal to get you up and running as soon as possible so you can start your new and exciting career as a graphic designer.

If you aren’t looking to learn design for a job, don’t worry – this is a great course for you too! Many of my students are moms looking to make fun cards or invitations, or students looking to spice up their resumes and social media graphics, and teachers looking to add some creative elements to their homework materials – the list goes on and on. Design is for everyone! And this course is, too!

There is also a private Facebook group with over 13,000 students and counting, which is an awesome resource for you to take advantage of while you go through the course. The group is an excellent place to post projects, get insightful critiques, and network with other like-minded students and working professionals all over the world.

All project files are included as a free download at the beginning of each section, and you are welcome to use the files however you want, or simply to follow along with the projects as you move through the lessons.

As mentioned before, I cover a lot of program shortcuts in this course as well!

For the most part, all of the principles you will learn in this course transcend the tools you actually use – There are students using Adobe versions from CS3 up to CC 2019, and there are even students using apps like Sketch and Pixelmator to make some of the projects in this course.

If you see anything in any of the lectures that no longer apply with the software update, please let me know! I’m doing my best to keep this course up to date and continue to add value for you.

Instructor Qualifications and Background:

Derrick has spent his entire career in the creative arts and marketing sector. Starting back as early as high school where he turned homework into paying gigs, his love for all things art and technology driven has continued to grow. Working with brands such as MTV, Nintendo, and Netflix while employed as an intern for Seven 2 Interactive catapulted his career. His branding work and graphic design has been included in international publications for the design industry and regularly featured on trending websites.

Derrick is the owner of a small design agency, Mitchell’s Garage | Creative Media Chop Shop, located in the heart of downtown Kalispell, Montana. Mitchell’s Garage has been successful in reaching and working with clients all over the world, including Washington D.C., New York, California, Calgary, Austria, Australia, Washington, Colorado, and of course, throughout Montana.

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction to the course

Lecture 1: How to Download All Course Exercise Files and Assets

Lecture 2: Get Up and Running With Adobe Creative Cloud

Lecture 3: DOWNLOAD THESE SHORTCUT PDFs

Chapter 2: Getting comfortable with Photoshop: Making a Poster

Lecture 1: Photoshop 2024 Updates

Lecture 2: Poster Introduction and file setup

Lecture 3: Gathering Assets

Lecture 4: Making Selections

Lecture 5: Refining Selections 8.17.17 (both old + updated versions)

Lecture 6: Refining Selections Update: The New Photoshop 2015.5 Selection and Masking Space

Lecture 7: Working With Text

Lecture 8: Refining the Layout

Lecture 9: Creating Additional Looks to Give Your Client Options

Lecture 10: Exporting Your Artwork

Chapter 3: Photoshop Continued: Creating a Composite Image

Lecture 1: Introduction to Photoshop Compositing

Lecture 2: Getting assets for your first composite image

Lecture 3: Refining Selections

Lecture 4: Compositing Continued & Color Levels…

Lecture 5: Pushing Your Design Further

Lecture 6: One More Idea & Exporting Your Image

Chapter 4: Getting comfortable with Illustrator: Typography Poster

Lecture 1: Introduction to the Project

Lecture 2: Working With Text: Type Tools, Adobe Typekit, and Creating Outlines

Lecture 3: Working with Shapes, Color & Graphics

Lecture 4: Artboards and Creating Additional Designs

Lecture 5: Exporting Your Files

Chapter 5: Logo Design: Create a Custom Logo for Your Business or a Client

Lecture 1: Introduction to This Section

Lecture 2: Research and Gathering Ideas

Lecture 3: Creating a Moodboard

Lecture 4: Bring in Your Text and Picking Fonts

Lecture 5: Basic Tool Overview

Lecture 6: Creating Your First Looks

Lecture 7: Refining Ideas

Lecture 8: Designing Your Presentation For Your Clients

Lecture 9: Exporting and Sending Comps to Clients

Lecture 10: Finalize Your Logo, Part 1: Refining Color and Creating a "Details" Page

Lecture 11: Finalize Your Logo, Part 2: Artboard Setup for Quick Export and File Management

Lecture 12: Finalize Your Logo, Part 3: Batch Export Files and Professional Client Delivery

Chapter 6: Create a Magazine Ad

Lecture 1: Project Introduction

Lecture 2: Setting Up the Magazine Ad File

Lecture 3: Gathering Assets and How to Scrape Photos

Lecture 4: Getting Things in Place

Lecture 5: Magazine Ad Design Continued…

Lecture 6: Bullet Lists and Font Awesome Icons

Lecture 7: Further Refinement, Adding Photos, and Masking with Shapes

Lecture 8: Export the Final Ad for Press & Reviewing Design Decisions

Lecture 9: How to Package Editable Photoshop Files to Share With Someone Else

Chapter 7: Getting Familiar with InDesign: Create an eBook

Lecture 1: InDesign ebook intro

Lecture 2: Placing Assets and Basic Layout

Lecture 3: Finalize the Design, Exporting, and Packaging Final Files

Chapter 8: Create a Custom Brochure

Lecture 1: Project Introduction

Lecture 2: Beginning With the End in Mind

Lecture 3: File Setup

Lecture 4: Outside Layout: Part 1

Lecture 5: Outside Layout: Part 2

Lecture 6: Inside Layout

Lecture 7: Exporting Final Files, Part 1: Generic Export

Lecture 8: Exporting Final Files, Part 2: Adding Printer Marks and Fold Guides in Indesign

Lecture 9: Exporting Final Files, Part 3: Add Printer Marks and Fold Guides in Illustrator

Chapter 9: Create Custom Business Cards

Lecture 1: Project Introduction & File Setup

Lecture 2: Business Card Design

Lecture 3: Exporting Final Files and Custom Finishes

Chapter 10: Design Theory

Lecture 1: Texture

Lecture 2: Continuity

Lecture 3: Typography

Lecture 4: Alignment

Lecture 5: Contrast

Lecture 6: Color

Lecture 7: Balance

Chapter 11: Getting Online with Adobe Portfolio and Behance

Lecture 1: Build Your Portfolio: Introduction to Behance.net and myportfolio.com

Lecture 2: Features Overview of Behance.net and myportfolio.com

Lecture 3: Export From Adobe CC Directly to Behance.net and myportfolio.com

Lecture 4: Create a Custom Cover and Full-Width Portfolio Image for Behance

Lecture 5: Behance Display App for iPad and iPhone

Chapter 12: Questions & Answers

Lecture 1: Working with the pen tool: Problem in making path selection… -Mahwish

Lecture 2: Outline stroke and offset path in Illustrator

Lecture 3: Gradients in Photoshop and Illustrator

Chapter 13: BONUS: Next Steps and where to go from here…

Lecture 1: BONUS

Chapter 14: BONUS: 30-Day Facebook Live Replays

Lecture 1: Introduction to this bonus section and my Facebook Live Broadcasts

Lecture 2: Episode 1: How to start a business

Lecture 3: Episode 2: How to start a business, part 2

Lecture 4: Episode 3: Font resources, quick Photoshop tip, and watch me make a newsletter

Lecture 5: Episode 4: Office Tour & Q/A Session

Lecture 6: Episode 5: The lifestyle of a graphic designer and scheduling your freedom

Lecture 7: Episode 6: What’s in my travel gear bag!

Instructors

Derrick Mitchell
Creative Director; Online Teacher to over 128,000 students

Rating Distribution

1 stars: 130 votes

2 stars: 248 votes

3 stars: 1419 votes

4 stars: 5054 votes

5 stars: 9475 votes

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have access to the course materials?

You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.

Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?

Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don’t have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That’s up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!