Bootcamp description

Become a Graphic Design Master!

Ever dreamt of turning your ideas into captivating visuals? This graphic design class is your gateway to making that dream a reality.

Feeling overwhelmed by Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign? Fear not! We'll focus on practical projects, not just software specifics. Learn by doing as you master the fundamental skills:

• Typography: Make your text sing with perfect font choices and layouts.
• Color Theory: Command the power of color to evoke emotions and grab attention.
• Layout & Composition: Create visually balanced and impactful designs.
• Photo Integration & Editing: Seamlessly blend photos into your designs and unleash your editing prowess.

We'll go beyond the basics, diving into:

• Magazine Layout Design: Master the art of crafting visually stunning publications.
• Branding & Logo Design: Develop a brand identity that leaves a lasting impression.

We also learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, illustrator and InDesign and do projects with real world applications. Every designer needs to know and master these programs and this course makes sure you know the essential tools to power through amazing projects. 

In Adobe Photoshop, we will review photo editing and manipulation techniques like how to cut objects out, duotones, changing color on objects, the liquify tool and we will create a compelling YouTube thumbnail with our newly learned photoshop skills as well as an entire book cover design project. 

In Adobe Illustrator, we will master the pen tool by hand tracing simple and complex shapes. We will explore the power of the shape builder tool and In the end of this section, we will design a complete logo design. There is an entirely new introduction and tools section that has been added where we work through a 7 page vector tracing worksheet and in the end create a complex vector illustration using our newly learned illustrator vector tools. Lastly, we will put together an event flyer to practice our layout skills, and even work through the branding process and create a logo, business card and letterhead for a business.

We will will create a magazine layout in InDesign and learn the master pages tool to drastically speed up your design workflow when working with multiple paged layout

This course is perfect for:

• Beginners with a passion for design.
• Those intimidated by software, but eager to learn by doing.
• Anyone who wants to take their creative skills to the next level.

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