The Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course
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NEW SECTION! 2022 Design Trends and Practical Projects added!
Learn Graphic Design Theory in this New Course!
Many people want to become designers but don’t know the basic fundamentals of design at all.
It can takes years to piece together different ideas to truly begin to understand how it even works.
but it doesn’t have to be like that.
By understanding the foundations of color, typography, layout, composition, branding, and other fields of study in the graphic design realm, you can propel yourself from a beginner to an expert, just by having the right education.
You have found the perfect course for learning graphic design. It doesn’t matter if you have no experience at all, this course was designed to teach you design theory in the most effective means necessary.
With over 4.5+ hours (and counting) of video and practical projects to follow along with, this course is JAM PACKED with information to help you learn this graphic design theory!
The videos build on one another so that as you work through this course, you will understand more and more!
Pretty sweet, huh? 🙂
Not only that, but this course is also designed so that if you already know some design theory and just need help with a specific principle, you can skip directly to that topic!
So who can benefit from learning graphic design theory?
The fundamentals of design are useful for a lot of careers, industries, and hobbies. It doesn’t matter if it’s logo design, web design, social media, user interface design, advertising, product design, printing, or t-shirts. This course will cover ideas that can be used in any niche!
Each section goes into specific detail of the main principle being taught so that you get in-depth knowledge of that theory.
This course will cover:
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The Basics of Graphic Design
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Color Theory
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Typography
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Layout
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Composition
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User Experience
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Branding
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Logo Design
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Photography in Graphic Design
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Modern Trends and Themes
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The Legal Side of Graphic Design
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and much, much more!
Other great stuff you might want to know..
Not only will you get over 5+ hours of video content (and counting) and lessons, project files, and a new life skill, you will also have direct communication with the instructors to help you along.
This includes direct messages, discussions, and specialized projects in the course that will allow you to interact with the instructors and others. There is even a facebook group to connect with Lindsay and I and other students to ask questions, get feedback and participate in design challenges.
Feeling lost? Don’t worry, we are here for you!
As they say, “Come for the course, stay for the community.”
What else is there to know?
Well there is that little 30 day money back guarantee thing.
That basically means that if you don’t enjoy this course for any reason at all, you can get a full refund up to thirty days since the time you purchase it.
It’s a win-win situation!
and we applaud winners.
So what are you waiting for?!
The time is now to stop procrastinating and begin learning graphic design theory so that you can take full advantage of everything that it has to offer!
Enroll now in this course and get started!
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Color Theory in DesignIn this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will be introduced to color theory in design.
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Seeing the World through Color
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how we see the world through color.
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Color Mixing and Systems
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about color and color mixing.
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Color for Digital and Print Media
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about working with color for digital or print media.
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Color Selections and Methods
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about different color selections and methods.
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Color Harmonies and Meanings
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will you will learn about color harmonies and the meanings by color.
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Create a Mood Board with Canva
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will create a mood board with Canva.
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Selecting Color for a New Design
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how to select a color for a new design.
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Create a Duotone Effect with Photoshop
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will create a duotone effect in Photoshop.
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Typography in Design
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about typography in design.
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Type Anatomy
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about type anatomy.
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Type Styles - Serif Fonts
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about Serif type styles.
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Type Styles - Sans-Serif Fonts
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about Sans-Serif type styles.
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Kerning and Spacing
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about kerning and spacing.
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Type Hierarchy
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about type hierarchy.
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Font Pairing
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about font pairing.
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Font Pairing Practice
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will practice font pairing.
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Font Pairing Practice - Long Headlines
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will practice long headlines.
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Font Pairing Practice - Different Styles
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will practice different font pairing styles.
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Photography in Design
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The Basics of Photography
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn the basics of photography.
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Composition and Layout
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about photography composition and layout..
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Typography and Photography
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about how typography and photography fit together.
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Color Theory in Photography
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about color theory in photography.
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Where to Find Images
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will see some popular places to find images for your projects.
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Resource: Where to Find ImagesClickable Links for the Best Image Resources
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How to Cut Out a Subject from a Photo
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how to remove the background from a photo to separate your subject from the background.
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How to Create an Advertisement in Canva
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how to create a basic advertisment in Canva.
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Layout and Design
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about layout and design.
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Effective Layout
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn what creates an effective layout.
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Grids and Blocking
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about grids and blocking.
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A Detailed Study of Grids in Layout Design
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Design Theme
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn how to create a design theme.
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Editorial Spread Design - Part 1
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will create an editorial spread design.
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Editorial Spread Design - Part 2
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will finish an editorial spread design.
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UX Design
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about UX design.
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The Characteristics of Strong Logo Designs
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about the characteristics of strong logo designs.
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Clever Logo Inspirations
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will see clever logo inspirations.
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The Entire Brand
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about a complete brand.
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The Ideation Process: Sketching Out Ideas - Part 1
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn an ideation process and sketching your ideas.
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The Ideation Process: Sketching Out Ideas - Part 2
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn an ideation process and sketching your ideas.
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The Ideation Process: Sketching Out Ideas - Part 3
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn an ideation process and sketching your ideas.
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Properly Using Photos, Fonts, and Resources
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about the legal side of design.
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Fonts
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about using fonts legally.
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Photos
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about using photographs legally.
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Resources
In this Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course lecture, you will learn about using other resources legally.
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Section Preview
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Color
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Typography
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Frosted Glass - Glassmorphism
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3D Typography
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Project #1 - Condensed Typography - Social Media Project - Part 1
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Project #1 - Condensed Typography - Social Media Project - Part 2
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Project #1 - Outlined Typography - Social Media Project - Part 3
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Project # 2 - Glassmorphism - Part 1
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Project # 2 - Glassmorphism - Part 2
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Project # 2 - Glassmorphism - Part 3
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Project #3 - 3D Typography in Adobe Dimensions - Part 1
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Project #3 - 3D Typography in Adobe Dimensions - Part 2
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Project #3 - 3D Typography in Adobe Dimensions - Part 3
