Graphic Design Course Logo, Typography and Print

Do you plan to pursue a career in the lucrative graphic design industry? Or do you want to be able to create distinctive logos and professional designs for print or online publishing? Then this course is for you. This 7.5-hour graphic design course (10 sessions x 45 mins) will teach you the basics of three of the most widely-used applications for design: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

You will learn the elements and principles of design, how to retouch photos, use of typography or text art, and how to create your own logo. You will be taught the basics of layouts, as well as how to create designs appropriate for printing. This course will immensely develop your skills in graphic design as your instructor will provide you with practice drills in class and at home.

These private lessons are customizable according to your learning needs and can be taken at your most convenient schedule. By completing this course, you will learn how to use the 3 Adobe applications and become able to create simple designs. With constant practice, you can master the art of graphic design. You will also get an overview of how to use Behance platform and community to showcase your portfolio of designs, get inspired and discover creative work.

About the Instructor

Kate Yasakova is a freelance senior graphic designer from Ukraine. She has over 8 years of experience in web and graphic design. She is an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Dreamweaver.

Course Outline

• Introduction to Graphic Design
• Elements and Principles of Design
• Photoshop for Designers
• Introduction to Typography
• Logo Creation with Adobe Illustrator
• Print and Pre-press Basics
• InDesign Introduction