Graphic Design & Motion Graphics

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Intermediate42 hoursOffsite

About this course

Learn to design and animate professional visual work — design principles, color and typography, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, branding and logo design, layout and print design, social media and digital design, and motion graphics with After Effects — ending in a capstone brand identity system and motion graphics reel.

Who this course is for

Beginners with some creative interest wanting a structured, complete foundation in graphic design and motion graphics, or adjacent professionals (marketers, content creators) wanting genuine design/animation competency. This is the Intermediate-tier design course in the catalog.

Entry requirements

- Minimum age 16, basic digital literacy - A laptop able to run Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects (or comparable alternative tools) - No prior design or animation training required

Curriculum

Module 1: Foundations of Graphic Design & the Design Process (3 lectures)
  • VideoWelcome to Graphic Design & Motion Graphics15 min
  • ArticleWhat Graphic Design Actually Does, and the Design Process85 min
  • QuizModule 1 Quiz: Foundations of Graphic Design & the Design Process20 min
Module 2: Design Principles: Balance, Contrast, Alignment, Hierarchy (3 lectures)
  • ArticleThe Principles of Design: Balance, Contrast, Alignment, Repetition80 min
  • ArticleVisual Hierarchy & Emphasis in Graphic Design80 min
  • QuizModule 2 Quiz: Design Principles20 min
Module 3: Color Theory & Typography for Graphic Design (4 lectures)
  • ArticleColor Theory for Graphic Designers75 min
  • ArticleTypography Fundamentals: Choosing, Pairing, and Setting Type75 min
  • ArticleApplying Color & Type Together: A Worked Layout70 min
  • QuizModule 3 Quiz: Color Theory & Typography20 min
Module 4: Raster vs. Vector Graphics (2 lectures)
  • ArticleRaster vs. Vector: Choosing the Right Tool and File Format60 min
  • ArticleResolution, Color Modes, and File Formats for Print and Screen60 min
Module 5: Adobe Photoshop Fundamentals (5 lectures)
  • ArticleGetting Started with Photoshop: Interface & Workspace70 min
  • ArticleLayers, Selections, and Masks, Step by Step80 min
  • ArticleRetouching & Compositing Basics70 min
  • ArticleExporting for Web and Print60 min
  • QuizModule 5 Quiz: Adobe Photoshop Fundamentals20 min
Module 6: Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals (5 lectures)
  • ArticleGetting Started with Illustrator: Vector Basics & the Pen Tool80 min
  • ArticleShapes, Paths, and the Pathfinder, Step by Step75 min
  • ArticleWorking with Color, Gradients, and Effects65 min
  • ArticleArtboards and Exporting Vector Work60 min
  • QuizModule 6 Quiz: Adobe Illustrator Fundamentals20 min
Module 7: Branding & Logo Design, Step by Step (4 lectures)
  • ArticleWhat Makes a Strong Brand Identity65 min
  • ArticleLogo Design, Step by Step: From Concept to Vector90 min
  • ArticleBuilding a Brand Style Guide65 min
  • QuizModule 7 Quiz: Branding & Logo Design20 min
Module 8: Layout & Print Design (2 lectures)
  • ArticleGrid Systems and Layout Design, Step by Step90 min
  • ArticlePrint Design Essentials: Bleed, Margins, and Prepress90 min
Module 9: Digital & Social Media Graphic Design (2 lectures)
  • ArticleDesigning for Social Media: Formats, Templates, and Platform Constraints90 min
  • ArticleDigital Ad Design and Content Batching Workflows90 min
Module 10: Motion Graphics Foundations & Animation Principles (3 lectures)
  • ArticleWhat Motion Graphics Is, and the 12 Principles of Animation80 min
  • ArticleStoryboarding and Animatics, Step by Step80 min
  • QuizModule 10 Quiz: Motion Graphics Foundations & Animation Principles20 min
Module 11: After Effects: Kinetic Typography & Compositing (5 lectures)
  • ArticleGetting Started with After Effects: Interface & Keyframes80 min
  • ArticleKinetic Typography, Step by Step85 min
  • ArticleCompositing, Effects, and Layer Techniques85 min
  • ArticleRendering and Exporting for Web and Social90 min
  • QuizModule 11 Quiz: After Effects: Kinetic Typography & Compositing20 min
Module 12: Capstone: Brand Identity System & Motion Graphics Reel (1 lecture)
  • ArticleCapstone Brief: Brand Identity System & Motion Graphics Reel120 min

Instructor

Uko Hanson

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