Fantastic structure, easy to follow along. The practical exercises were spot on and helped solidify the concepts.
Graphic Design Fundamentals with Photoshop
Learn essential design principles like typography, layout, and color theory while building practical Photoshop skills to create clean, professional visual assets.
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Course contents
6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h 4m
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The Designer's Mindset
Master the core terminology and principles of visual communication.
- Introduction to Visual Communication
Design is about solving problems and communicating messages, not just decoration.6 min - Visual Hierarchy: Leading the Eye
How to use size and weight to tell the viewer what to look at first.7 min - Contrast: Creating Impact
Using differences in color, shape, and size to make elements stand out.7 min - Balance: Symmetry and Weight
Distributing visual weight to create stability or dynamic energy.7 min - Composition: The Rule of Thirds
Applying classic structural rules to place elements effectively.7 min
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Typography and Color Theory
Learn to choose fonts and colors that reinforce your design's message.
- Typography: The Personality of Type
Understanding Serif, Sans Serif, and how they communicate different moods.7 min - Font Pairings and Readability
How to combine two fonts without creating visual conflict.7 min - Color Theory: The Color Wheel
Understanding primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.7 min - Creating Effective Color Schemes
Using complementary and analogous schemes for harmony.7 min - Analyzing Design Structures
A case study breakdown of a professional design to see theory in action.7 min
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Photoshop Technical Essentials
Navigate the software and understand the core logic of layers and non-destructive editing.
- Navigating the Photoshop Interface
Finding your way around panels, toolbars, and the workspace.6 min - The Power of Layers
Organizing and stacking elements to build a complex design.6 min - Essential Creation Tools
Using shapes and basic drawing tools to create clean assets.6 min - Non-Destructive Workflow: Smart Objects
Why you should never resize a layer without making it 'Smart' first.7 min - Intro to Adjustment Layers
Changing colors and brightness without damaging the original image pixels.6 min
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Selections and Image Enhancement
Master the tools needed to isolate objects and improve image quality.
- Basic Selection Techniques
Using Marquee and Lasso tools for simple shapes.6 min - Advanced Selections
Using the Quick Selection and Object Selection tools for complex subjects.6 min - Refining and Masking
Using Layer Masks to hide parts of an image instead of deleting them.6 min - Color and Light Correction
Using Levels and Hue/Saturation to enhance visual assets.6 min - Cleaning Up Assets
Using basic retouching tools to remove unwanted spots or distractions.6 min
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Layout and Grid Systems
Apply design theory to create structured, professional layouts.
- Modern Grids: The Invisible Skeleton
Setting up guides and grids to create organized designs.6 min - Designing for Social Media
Adapting layouts for square and vertical formats.6 min - Clean Web Layouts
Applying whitespace and alignment to digital interfaces.6 min - Alignment and Spacing Rules
The difference between 'looking right' and being mathematically aligned.6 min - Building a Balanced Composition
Combining text, images, and shapes into one cohesive layout.6 min
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Finalizing and Exporting
Prepare designs for the real world across different platforms.
- Exporting for Web
Optimizing file size and quality for fast loading.6 min - Exporting for Social Media
Ensuring colors and resolution stay sharp on platforms.6 min - Preparing for Print
Understanding CMYK, bleeds, and high-resolution requirements.6 min - File Formats: JPG vs PNG vs PDF
When to use each format for the best result.6 min
The Multi-Platform Brand Kit
Create a consistent visual set for a fictional brand, including a social media post, a web banner, and a printable flyer.
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Really enjoyed this course. The structure made it easy to follow, and the content was super engaging.
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