Introduction to Graphic Design

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction

Lecture 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Module 1 – Introduction to Design in Photoshop

Lecture 1: Web Research

Lecture 2: Import Images

Lecture 3: Laying Out Images

Lecture 4: Key Tools Part 1

Lecture 5: Key Tools Part 2

Lecture 6: Marquee Tools

Lecture 7: Pen & Shape Tools

Lecture 8: Extended Excercise

Chapter 3: Module 2 – Logo Design

Lecture 1: Spacing, Alignment & Colour

Lecture 2: The Importance of Shape

Lecture 3: Finding a Style which Suits You

Lecture 4: Importing your Logo

Lecture 5: Using Shapes and Paths to Ink Logo

Lecture 6: Logo Spacing & Fonts

Lecture 7: Refining Logo with FX

Lecture 8: Knowing your Client

Lecture 9: Building & Taking Away from Shapes

Lecture 10: Fine Tweaking

Lecture 11: Creating Iterations

Lecture 12: Extended Exercise

Chapter 4: Module 3 – Poster Design

Lecture 1: Poster Research

Lecture 2: Analysing the Layout

Lecture 3: Using Vectors or Smart Objects

Lecture 4: Exploring Custom Shapes

Lecture 5: Finding Other Custom Shapes

Lecture 6: Making a Speech Bubble

Lecture 7: Making an Icon

Lecture 8: Making Unique Shapes

Lecture 9: Creating the Borders & Background

Lecture 10: Creating the Pet Using Paths

Lecture 11: Adding the Circle & Shadow

Lecture 12: Adding the Font & Final FX

Lecture 13: Exporting from Photoshop

Lecture 14: Poster Extended Exercise

Chapter 5: Module 4 – Web Design

Lecture 1: Web Research

Lecture 2: Web Layout Alignment & Justification

Lecture 3: Using Groups & Naming Conventions

Lecture 4: Making a Banner

Lecture 5: Designing more Website Icons

Lecture 6: Creating Forms

Lecture 7: Creating the Base layout

Lecture 8: Creating the Menu Hover Links

Lecture 9: Adding the Main Content Section

Lecture 10: Adding the Footer Content Section

Lecture 11: Extended Exercise

Chapter 6: Module 5 – Making an Online Portfolio

Lecture 1: Create your Personal Branding

Lecture 2: Saving out your Finished work

Lecture 3: Creating an account with Image Shack

Lecture 4: Examining Links for Blog Posting

Lecture 5: Creating an Account on Blogger

Lecture 6: Bringing in your Personalised Banner

Lecture 7: Creating your First Blog Post

Lecture 8: Extended Excercise