
Introduction
Welcome to this course! I really hope you are excited to learn about how to design your first book cover! In this course, we will go everything you need to know, from research to the final product.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
What You Need from This Course for Success
After this lecture, you will know:
- What you need from this course for success.
- How to use the Udemy platform.
- Playback features on the Udemy platform.
- How to leave a discussion for the class.
- How to leave a review.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Write Down Your Book Ideas
After this lecture, you will know:
- Why you should begin brainstorming book ideas.
- What some things you should think about before starting.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
How Can Graphic Design Theory Help You?
After this lecture, you will know:
- How learning graphic design theory can help you.
- What the basics of graphic design theory entail.
- What the elements of design are.
- What the principles of design are.
- What exactly color theory means.
- Understanding typography in graphic design theory.
- What composition is and how it is used.
- Examples of what to look for when designing book covers.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Researching Book Covers Online
After this lecture, you will know:
- Why researching book covers online is helpful.
- What types of book covers you should research.
- The best places to research book covers.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Book Cover Specifications
After this lecture, you will know:
- Specifications for different book platforms.
- The different types of files you may need.
- The difference is aspect ratios.
- The different file sizes and dimensions you may need.
- What to look out for when designing your book cover.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Using Images for Your Book Cover
After this lecture, you will know:
- How to use images for your book cover.
- Where to find images for your book cover.
- Copyright and legalities you need to understand.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
A Quick Overview of Canva
After this lecture, you will know:
- How to use Canva and it's toolset.
- How to set up a blank design.
- How to use a template design.
- How to use the different design tools.
- How to name and save your design.
- How to download your design.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Using a Pre-Made Canva Template
After this lecture, you will know:
- Where to find Canva's pre-made templates.
- How to select a pre-made template.
- How to edit pre-made templates.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Designing a Book Cover
After this lecture, you will know:
- How to design a book cover.
- How to set up a blank canvas in Canva.
- How to use grids, images, and text.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Naming, Saving, and Downloading
After this lecture, you will know:
- What to do when you're down with your design.
- How to name your design.
- How to save your design.
- How to download your design in different formats.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Resizing Your Image for Multiple Platforms
After this lecture, you will know:
- How to resize your image in Canva.
- What to look out for when resizing your design.
- Best practices when designing your book cover.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Sharing Your Book Cover
After this lecture, you will know:
- Why it's important to share your book cover.
- How to share your book cover with the class.
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
Thank You for Watching this Course
I want to personally thank you for taking the time to watch this course. I hope you found it valuable in creating your own book covers!
If you get lost at any point, please message me directly or start a new discussion in the course so that I can help you. I am always available for my students and want to give you the best education possible. Cheers!
@jeremydeighan
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