Fundamentals of Graphic Design

Overview

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Unleash your creativity and design captivating visuals for the gaming world with the Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate. Learn essential graphic design principles and Adobe Photoshop skills to create stunning promotional posters and marketing materials. Explore typography, color theory, image composition, and layout techniques, and apply them to real-world projects. Develop your design thinking, gain practical experience, and create a standout portfolio piece that showcases your talent. By the end of this course, you'll be able to: • Identify and apply the principles of typography, imagery, color, and layout in graphic design. • Demonstrate basic skills in using Adobe Photoshop for creating graphic designs. • Create visually appealing compositions by selecting appropriate colors, typography, and imagery. • Complete a final project that demonstrates the application of fundamental graphic design principles in a promotional poster using Adobe Photoshop. This is an introduction course, intended for learners with a passion for art and design, or who are interested in the gaming industry and want to learn how to create visuals for games, or students considering a degree in graphic design or related field. To succeed in this course, you should have basic literacy, a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for visual communication and design principles, and access to Adobe Photoshop.

Syllabus

Introduction to Photoshop and graphic design

This module discovers the creative potential of Adobe Photoshop for crafting impactful graphic designs. You'll discover fundamental tools and techniques, from image selection and manipulation to color theory and application.

Introduction to text and typography in Photoshop

This module explores the fundamental concepts of typography, master essential formatting techniques, and teaches how to apply advanced typographic principles to create visually stunning and effective layouts.

Foundations of visual composition

This module explores how to create visually captivating and impactful designs in Photoshop by mastering the principles of composition and layout. Discover essential techniques like grid systems, balance, alignment, proximity, and Gestalt principles, and learn how to apply them effectively to guide the viewer's eye, create visual hierarchy,

Elevated Photoshop techniques and design principles

This module discusses a range of tools and features, from basic image adjustments to creative filters and advanced techniques like smart objects and blending modes. Gain proficiency in managing and exporting your work in the most suitable file formats for different purposes.