The Complete Graphic Design Theory for Beginners Course (Udemy.com)

Learn Graphic Design Theory and the Basic Principles of Color Theory, Typography, Branding, Logo Design, Layout & More!

Created by: Lindsay Marsh

Produced in 2021

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What you will learn

  • You will have intermediate to expert level knowledge of graphic design theory that you will immediately be able to apply to your career, job, hobby, or company.
  • You will be given a major overview of the most common graphic design practices and the thought process behind these principles.
  • You will be given real-world, applicable projects that you can follow along with and practice.
  • You will achieve the experience and knowledge to take graphic design fundamentals and apply them in your everyday life.
  • You will learn color theory and how it applies to the world around us, from products and art to branding and advertising.
  • You will learn typography theory and how type plays a major role in both print mediums and digital media.
  • You will learn photography composition and how it interacts with graphic design elements to create stunning looking artwork.
  • You will learn layout, user interface and experience design, and composition t

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Overall Score : 92 / 100

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Course Description

NEW! June 2021 - How to Become a Graphic Designer New Lessons and 14 page Resource PDF!
NEW! Jan 2021 - Design Trends for 2021 and how to create them!
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. Withover 4.
5+ hours (and counting) of videoandpractical projects to follow along with, this course is JAMPACKEDwith 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:
The Basics of Graphic DesignColor TheoryTypographyLayoutCompositionUser Experience BrandingLogo DesignPhotography in Graphic DesignModernTrends and ThemesThe Legal Side of Graphic Designand 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 indesign 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 little30 day money back guaranteething.
That basically means that if you don't enjoy this course for any reason at all, you can get afull refundup to thirty days since the time you purchase it.
It's awin-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!
Who this course is for:
This course is specifically design for beginners interested in graphic design theory. Philosophies and practical projects are given so that you not only understand the reasoning behind the theory, but you also get a chance to practice it to.
This course is great for:- Graphic Designers- Website Designers- Logo Designers- UI / UX Designers- Product Designers- T-Shirt Designers- Businesses- Marketers- Social Media Expertsany anyone else interested in learning the fundamentals of graphic design theory!

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Instructor Details

Lindsay Marsh

If anyone has questions about which course may work best for them, please feel free to contact or message me.
I have had many self-made titles over the years: Brand Manager, Digital Architect, Interactive Designer, Graphic Designer, Web Developer and Social Media Expert, to name a few. My name is Lindsay Marsh and I have been creating brand experiences for my clients for over 15years. As a freelance graphic designer, I have worked on a wide variety of projects both in the digital and print space.
I have had the wonderful opportunity of taking classes at some of the top design schools in the world: Parsons at The New School, The Pratt Institute and NYU.
I have had the pleasure of teaching over 100,000+ students globally online. I have provided private tutoring in the the area of design and marketing for over 8 years. I am also now a certified Canva Certified Creative.
The thing I enjoy most of all about being a teacher is seeing my students flourish and to be able to start careers that are passionate and rewarding.
I have a Facebook group dedicated to helping my students thrive and start new freelance design businesses. I want to get to know my students and provide additional challenges that get them ready for wonderful opportunities in the design world.

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By Saud Sian on 11/14/2020

Amazing course for a beginner. Other courses here on Udemy talk a lot and I have to skip through to get to the actual information. This course doesn't do that, I end up watching all the video without skipping.

By Harvey Duenas on 11/7/2020

Great to learn the basics. Its an excellent course!

By Baiju Kolladi on 11/7/2020

it was great course , i have learned many new things

By Ipsita Banerjee on 11/7/2020

Halfway through the course and it is still amazing. Learnt a lot about and Typeface and Fonts. This course is comprehensive and informative.

By Ramon Fuentes Sandoval on 11/7/2020

Its a great course, I learned so much. I love GD, Im designer for job experience, not for college and finally I could learn the theory. Im going to take the logo design and adobe masterclass courses.

By Alisa Podgaynaya on 11/1/2020

Well, what can I say? I have just finished the course, and I must say, it's one of the best courses I've taken on Udemy so far.
1. The tutors are super knowledgeable and are able to convey the information in a simple, engaging, and understandable way. With it being theoretical, it can be hard to just sit through hours of listening. Not in this case. Because ->
2. The production is outstanding. All videos have powerful visual support, which makes it easy to follow along and understand what it's all about. The quality of videos and narration is great. There is no background noise of a computer or other people who might have been around. Everything is clean and well-edited, which, once again, makes it easy to follow along and get engaged. Additionally, tutors are nice to listen to, speaking softly and slowly, so nothing overwhelms you.
3. The theory provided in the course is the very foundation that I (already doing some designing work) lacked drastically. For example, color theory. While they don't tell you "you should pick your colors like this", tutors provide a solid understanding of how it works and how it would all go together, what's natural and pleasing for the human eye. So, in the end, you can just recall what you heard them tell you and think about it, analyze, and come up with a more effective and visually stunning design.
I have so much to say about this course, which would not probably all fit in here, but the bottom line is, it really exceeded my expectations. I've seen amazingly done courses here, but this one stands out even among those.
Again, since the course is theoretical and includes only a few practical exercises, the quality and the way information is presented are essential, and I think these guys nailed it!
I went through it pretty fast and some concepts may not be well-settled in my mind yet, but I know for sure that as I work, I will be going back and referring to this or that in this course.
I will surely look into more courses from Lindsay and Jeremy and highly encourage anyone and everyone interested in learning design to do so as well!
Great work, guys, you rock!!! Cheers, everybody :)

By Max Boulard on 10/26/2020

Great course for getting to learn the fundamentals of graphic design along with real world example and exercices.

By Mirja Annawald on 10/18/2020

Great course for beginners, thank you! :)

By Felipe Wakasuqui on 10/16/2020

Amazing course. The videos are so beautifully done, concise and direct, and also engaging. I liked a lot to watch them, even tough some theory I have already learned from others courses. The instructors speak clearly and give good demonstrations. The only reason I am not 100% satisfied is because, after becoming excited and searching other of her courses, I saw a lot of content of this course is covered in a bigger course called Graphic Design Masterclass, so I should have bought that one instead. Anyway, I found this course fantastic. Congratulations.

By Samet Zeydan on 10/15/2020

Great place to start and also refresh your knowledge if you are already practicing design.

By Eva Maria on 10/15/2020

Der Kurs bietet eine wunderbare Einfhrung in das Grafik Design!

By Dana DeRidder on 10/11/2020

I have always loved art and photography. Taking a new step in life to learn graphic design. This course was great for me. Starting with the basics and going into what is going on in 2020. Looking forward to starting the next class.