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Graphic Design Careers: First Steps

via LinkedIn Learning

Overview

Want to become a graphic designer? Discover the most crucial skills, tools, and techniques for graphic designers today, and where to find training to kick-start your career.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • The first steps to learning design
1. Getting Started in Graphic Design
  • Planning your design
  • The importance of sketching
  • Learning design history
  • Harnessing your creativity
2. The Essentials of Graphic Design
  • Key components of design
  • Types of design projects
  • Essential software tools for design
  • Printing considerations for design
3. Publishing
  • Digital output for design
  • Ebook format and distribution options
Conclusion
  • Additional design skills to learn
  • Next steps

Taught by

Cara St. Hilaire

Reviews

4.5 rating, based on 2 Class Central reviews

4.7 rating at LinkedIn Learning based on 4229 ratings

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  • its good but not that enjoyable . it did give me some new idea and great courses to learn from. i skipped one of the courses Cuz it started to get kind of boring . but after all its a nice course
  • Umer Arshad
    The course curriculum was meticulously crafted, covering a wide array of topics essential for mastering graphic design. From the fundamentals of typography and color theory to advanced techniques in layout design and image manipulation, each module was comprehensive yet easy to digest. The progression of lessons felt natural, building upon previously acquired knowledge while introducing new concepts seamlessly.

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