33 sections • 221 lectures • 28h 18m total length

How to Become a Graphic Designer

2 lectures • 23min

• What is Graphic Design? What Type of Projects Will I Do?
• The Step-by-Step Process of Becoming a Graphic Designer

Graphic Design Theory

24 lectures • 1hr 56min

• The Anatomy of Typography
• Different Type Styles
• Detailed Review and History of Serif Fonts
• Detailed Review – Sans-Serif Fonts
• Using Type in Layout and Design
• Font Pairing Basics
• Design Theory – INTERMISSION
• Working with Typography: Headlines and Multiple Word Phrases
• Working with Typography: Large Blocks of Text
• Color Theory: Color Wheel Basics and Color Harmony
• The Psychology of Color
• Color Theory – Exploring Color Palettes
• Color Theory – Exploring Color Palettes – Part 2
• Color Theory – Exploring Color Palettes – part 3
• EXTRA: Student Challenge – Exploring Color Palettes
• Photos in Design
• Layout and Blocking in Design
• Layout Theory: Layout and Design
• Layout Theory: Effective Layout
• Layout Theory: Introduction to Grids in Design
• Layout Theory: A Detailed Guide To Grids in Design
• Layout Theory: Design Themes on multiple pages/panels
• Small Design Details Matter In Design: Texture, Drop Shadows, Layering and Light
• Let’s Get Technical: Color Profiles, Sizes and Bleed

Adobe Photoshop – The Very Basics

10 lectures • 1hr 24min

• Introduction to the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
• Adobe Photoshop Introduction and Basic Setup
• Adobe Photoshop – The Basics Worksheet – Part 1
• Adobe Photoshop – The Basics Worksheet – Part 2
• Adobe Photoshop – The Basics Worksheet – Part 3
• Basics – Working with Photos
• Basics – Brush Tool
• Basic Practice Project
• Basic Practice Project #2
• Extra Lesson: Smart Objects

Adobe Photoshop – Introduction to Photo Editing

12 lectures • 1hr 41min

• Photoshop Photo Editing Basics
• Using Adjustments – The Hourglass Project
• Using Adjustments – The Hourglass Project – 2
• Using Adjustments – The Hourglass Project – 3
• Photoshop Editing – The Plant Photo
• Photoshop Editing – The Piano Photo
• The Amazing Camera Raw Filter
• Gradient Maps – 1
• Gradient Maps – 2
• Gradient Maps – 3
• Gradient Maps – Final
• Student Projects!

NEW! How to Encourage and Spark Creativity

1 lecture • 11min

• How to Encourage and Spark Creativity

Photoshop Intermediate Tools

6 lectures • 43min

• Duotones and Gradients
• Cutting out and Isolating Objects
• Cutting out and Isolating Objects – Part 2
• The Amazing Content Aware Tool
• Spot Healing Brush Tool
• Layering Masks

Photoshop Editing and Manipulation – Intermediate Skills

8 lectures • 59min

• Changing Hair Color
• Changing Object Color
• NEW! Photo Manipulation Tools – Liquify and Photo Touchup
• NEW! Photo Manipulation Tools – Part 2
• NEW! The Neural Filter – AI Technology in Photoshop 2021
• Non-destructive Editing Part 1
• Non-destructive Editing – Part 2
• Student Question: How to use Warp Tool for 3-D Mock-ups

Photoshop Projects – Double Exposure Effect

5 lectures • 36min

• Introduction Project – Man and the Mountains
• Part 2
• Second Project: The Cat and the Forest
• Select and Mask REVIEW
• Third Project – The Girl and the Road

NEW! Adobe Photoshop – 2022 Updates!

3 lectures • 21min

• part 1
• part 2
• part 3 – Harmonization

Photoshop Projects – YouTube Thumbnail

6 lectures • 1hr 11min

• Part 1 – Getting Started
• Seltzer Thumbnail Project – Part 2
• Seltzer Thumbnail Project – Part 3
• Travel Hacks – Thumbnail Project
• Graphic Design – Thumbnail Project
• Graphic Design – Thumbnail Project – Part 2

Photoshop Project – Book Cover Design

6 lectures • 1hr 7min

• Discovering Your Concept
• Our Cover Idea
• Photo Editing
• Non-destructive Editing (A review)
• Spine, Bleed and Exporting
• Exporting

How to Give and Receive Critiques and Feedback

1 lecture • 12min

• How to Give and Receive Critiques

EXTRA PROJECT – Working with Photoshop Mockups

2 lectures • 22min

• Working with Photoshop Mockups – A Jacket
• Photoshop Mockups – Book Cover

EXTRA SECTION: 10 Tips from A Pro Designer

2 lectures • 7min

• 10 Quick Tips from a Pro Designer
• Bonus Tip: Infographics

Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Basic Tools – The Tracing Worksheet

11 lectures • 1hr 51min

• Basic Introduction and Dashboard Setup
• Vector Tracing Worksheet – Creating Simple Shapes
• Vector Tracing Worksheet – Creating Complex Shapes
• Master the Pen Tool
• Pen Tool Practice
• Pen Tool Practice – Part 2
• Shape Builder Tool
• Offset Path Tool
• Offset Path Tool with Text
• Vector Illustration Project
• Extra Page: Grids and Pixel Art

Vector Space Badge Project

5 lectures • 57min

• Getting Started – Vector Tracing Our Rocket
• Vector Tracing Our Rocket – part 2
• Typography
• The Smoke Details – Adding Shadows
• Final Details

(Optional) Introduction To Affinity Designer – An Adobe Illustrator Alternative

4 lectures • 30min

• Affinity Designer Introduction
• The Pen Tool and Other Tool Differences
• Using Personas
• Shape Builder Tool Alternative in Affinity Designer

Logo Design & Branding Theory

3 lectures • 16min

• Characteristics of Solid Logo Designs
• Logo Inspirations
• Mood Boards

Logo Design and Branding Project

14 lectures • 2hr 4min

• Logo Design – Client Brief
• Word Mapping
• Brainstorming in Vector
• Picking Our Concepts
• Typography
• Typography – Part 2
• Symbol Refinement
• Different Variations and Orientation
• Color Exploration
• Color Exploration – part 2
• Business Card
• Business Card – Part 2
• Letterhead
• Logo and Branding Presentation Guide (downloadable resource attached)

Logo Design Student Challenges: Pick Your Favorite Challenge!

3 lectures • 7min

• Create your Own Personal Logo and Brand
• Create a Logo for A Mobile Video App – Client Breif
• Create A Logo for A High-End Gym

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

8 lectures • 58min

• Introduction
• The Blend Tool
• Blend Tool with Text
• Repeat Tool
• Repeat tool – part 2
• Repeat Tool – Part 3
• Vector Art Student Project
• Polar Grid Tool

NEW! Adobe Illustrator 2022 Updates – 3D Tools

3 lectures • 38min

• New 3D Tools in Illustrator 2022 – An Overview
• 3D Class Project
• 3D Class Project – Part 2

Adobe Illustrator Project: Event Flyer Design

4 lectures • 30min

• Basic Blocking
• Working with Photos
• The Finishing Touches
• Movie Poster Design – Student PROJECT and CHALLENGE

Corel Draw 

• Lesson 1: Getting to know the workspace and fonts/Creating a simple report cover
• Lesson 2: Using the toolbox/Using color
• Lesson 3: Drawing and editing objects/Creating a greeting card
• Lesson 4: Using photographs in a motivational poster
• Lesson 5: Using a template to create a two-page newsletter
• Lesson 6: Bitmap and vector effects
• Lesson 7: Letterhead and data merge
• Lesson 8: Creating a three-panel brochure for a student business
• Lesson 9: Slideshow presentation
• Lesson 10: Using scripts and macros to create a calendar

The 5 Day Student Challenge!

1 lecture • 7min

• 5 Day Challenge Introduction

Adobe InDesign – Let’s Learn the Software!

14 lectures • 1hr 47min

• Layout Theory – Editorial Layouts
• Layout Theory – Editorial Layouts – part 2
• Adobe InDesign Introduction
• Adobe InDesign Basic Setup
• Basic Setup – part 2
• Basic Setup – part 3
• Art School Poster Project
• Editorial Spread Project
• Editorial Spread Project – Managing Large Blocks of Text
• Editorial Spread Project – Photos
• Editorial Spread Project – Final
• Paragraph and Character Styles
• Text Wrap
• Custom Text Wrap Project

InDesign PROJECT – Create a Cookbook

9 lectures • 1hr 24min

• Cookbook Project Introduction
• Cookbook Project Front Cover
• 3Cookbook Project Welcome Page
• Cookbook Project – Texture
• Cookbook Project – Recipe Spread
• Cookbook Project – Masterpages
• Cookbook Project – Exporting
• InDesign Packages
• InDesign – Tables, Adding URL Links and automatic page numbering

EXTRA! InDesign Portfolio Building Template

3 lectures • 13min

• How to Use the InDesign Portfolio Builder Template
• Student Projects
• Projects Guide Pdf

Bonus Lecture: What courses should I take NEXT? Discounts!

2 lectures • 11min

• Ready for the Intermediate Level Masterclass?
• The Ultimate Course Overview: Lindsay Marsh Courses + Discounts

NEW! Design Trends 2022! With Student Design Projects!

10 lectures • 1hr 42min

• Design Trends 2022 Overview
• Trends in Typography
• Body Wash Package Design Project
• Part 2
• Part 3
• Photoshop Post Render Edits
• Creating A Dynamic Instagram Reel
• Soda Can Project
• Soda Can Mockup
• Extra – Project Demonstration

Design Trends 2021 – 3 Student Projects – Still relevant today!

14 lectures • 1hr 50min

• Section Introduction
• Design Trends Color
• Design Trends Typography
• Design Trends 3D
• Design Trends UX/UI
• Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project – Lesson 1
• Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project – Lesson 2
• Condensed and Outlined Fonts Project – Lesson 3
• Glass Morphism Project – Lesson 1
• Glass Morphism Project – Lesson 2
• Glass Morphism Project – Lesson 3
• 3D Typography Project – Lesson 1
• 3D Typography Project – Lesson 2
• 3D Typography Project – Lesson 3

Design Trends for 2020! (Older but still Really Helpful)

13 lectures • 1hr 20min

• An introduction + Downloadable Resources!
• Typography Trends
• Skeuomorphism to Neumorphic design
• Hand-Drawn Assets
• Movement in Design
• Geometric Shapes
• Design Trends for 2019 – Section Intro & Downloadable Resources!
• Let’s Go 3-D!
• 3-D Tools and software
• Getting started with 3-D In Adobe Photoshop
• Design Trends in Color
• Gradient Meshes in Adobe Illustrator

Finding Your Design Niche!

10 lectures • 36min

• NEW! Finding Your Design Niche Section Intro
• Getting Started
• Logo Design Niche
• Branding Niche
• Print Design & Editorial Design Niche
• Pattern Design Niche
• Package Design Niche
• UX/UI Design Niche
• Social Media Design Niche
• Student Project