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Graphic Design Masterclass: Master Illustrator & Photoshop
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Graphic Design Masterclass: Master Illustrator & Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop for Graphic Design: Beginner to Pro
Created byJames Joab Soren, Hudson Dynamic Lab
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Graphic Design Fundamentals: Grasp core principles like color theory, composition, and typography for impactful designs.
  • Adobe Illustrator: Craft scalable vector graphics for logos, illustrations, icons, and more, with proficiency in Illustrator's tools.
  • Adobe Photoshop: Unlock the potential of Photoshop for photo editing, digital painting, and image manipulation, bringing your creative vision to life.
  • Design Harmony: Learn to seamlessly integrate Illustrator and Photoshop to create cohesive and professional-grade graphics.
  • Real-World Projects: Apply your newfound skills to practical projects, designing logos, brochures, posters, captivating social media graphics, and more.

Course content

2 sections • 50 lectures • 7h 56m total length

  • Introduction2:02

    Explore Adobe Illustrator basics for beginners, navigate the user interface, set up documents and workspaces, and learn essential tools from selection to gradient.

  • Lesson 1 - Interface Creating First Document12:08
  • Lesson 2 - Selection Tool5:39

    Explore the selection tool in Illustrator: select, move, and resize objects, manage layers with the layers panel, and use corner circle icons with shift-drag to resize.

  • Lesson 3 - Direct Selection Tool6:22
  • Lesson 4 - Group Selection Tool6:30
  • Lesson 5 - Magic Wand Tool5:26

    Learn to use the magic wand tool in Adobe Illustrator to select objects by similar fill color, stroke color, stroke width, or opacity with adjustable tolerance.

  • Lesson 6 - Lasso Tool2:14

    Master the lasso tool in Adobe Illustrator to select objects, anchor points, or path segments by drawing a closed shape. Hold shift to add, alt to deselect.

  • Lesson 7 - Pen Tool4:20
  • Lesson 8 - Anchor Tool4:53
  • Lesson 9 - Curvature Tool3:30

    Master the curvature tool in Adobe Illustrator to draw and edit curves with smooth anchor points, combining pen tool-like actions, path creation, and path deletion for flexible paths and shapes.

  • Lesson 10 - Type Tool6:55

    Master the type tool in Illustrator, adjusting fonts, sizes, alignment, and document settings. Learn to apply envelope, warp, and mesh effects and convert text to vector art.

  • Lesson 11 - Area Type Tool6:59

    Learn to use the area type tool in Adobe Illustrator to place text inside shapes and adjust width, height, rows, columns, and text alignment through the area type tool options.

  • Lesson 12 - Type on Path Vertical Type Tool8:07
  • Lesson 13 - Vertical Area Type Tool More6:22
  • Lesson 14 - Case Alignment9:35
  • Lesson 15 - Line Arc Spiral Tools10:20

    Learn to use the line arc tool and the spiral tool in Adobe Illustrator, adjusting axis lengths, slope, and arc type to create arcs and spirals.

  • Lesson 16 - Grid Tool7:05
  • Lesson 17 - Rectangle Tool5:36

    Learn how to use the rectangle tool in Adobe Illustrator to create rectangles and squares, modify dimensions, center alignment, offset, rounded corners, and basic transforms like flip, rotate, and scale.

  • Lesson 18 - Polygon Star Tools7:44
  • Lesson 19 - Brush Tool13:21

    Explore the brush tool in Adobe Illustrator to draw free-form paths, adjust stroke width and profiles, and create varied artworks with rotation, scaling, flipping, centering, and precise edits.

  • Lesson 20 - Shaper Pencil Tools7:13

    Master vector drawing with the shape tool to convert gestures into shapes, and use the pencil tool for freeform, hand drawn vectors with automatic anchor placement.

  • Lesson 21 - Smooth, Path Eraser Join Tools7:51

    Learn to use the smooth tool, path eraser tool, and join tool in Adobe Illustrator beginner's course to smooth edges, erase path segments, and join lines.

  • Lesson 22 - Eraser, Scissors Knife Tools8:41

    Explore how to use the eraser, scissors, and knife tools in Adobe Illustrator to erase, cut, and split objects, compare path eraser with eraser, and learn joining and stroke basics.

  • Lesson 23 - Rotate Tool3:33
  • Lesson 24 - Reflect Tool3:23
  • Lesson 25 - Scale, Shear Reshape Tool8:25

    Master the scale, shear, and reshape tools in Adobe Illustrator by resizing objects, skewing with pivot and anchor points, and reshaping complex paths.

  • Lesson 26 - Width, Warp, Twirl, Pucker Bloat Tools18:52

    Explore how to use the width tool to adjust stroke width, and apply warp, twirl, pucker, and bloat tools to distort, twist, and inflate shapes in Illustrator.

  • Lesson 27 - Scallop Tool7:22

    Use the scallop tool in Adobe Illustrator to create scalloped edges on paths and objects, adjusting intensity, complexity, and details for inside or outside scalloping, including brush effects.

  • Lesson 28 - Free Transform Tool8:15

    Learn to use the free transform tool in Adobe Illustrator to rotate, scale, shear, and distort objects, including perspective distort, free distort, and the constrain option.

Requirements

  • Skill of basic computer

Description

Unleash Your Creativity: Graphic Design with Illustrator & Photoshop

Transform your ideas into stunning visuals with this beginner-friendly course!

Master the in-demand skills of graphic design using the industry's leading software: Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. This comprehensive course equips you with the essential knowledge and practical techniques to create professional-quality graphics from scratch.

Dive Deep:

  • Graphic Design Fundamentals: Grasp core principles like color theory, composition, and typography for impactful designs.

  • Adobe Illustrator: Craft scalable vector graphics for logos, illustrations, icons, and more, with proficiency in Illustrator's tools.

  • Adobe Photoshop: Unlock the potential of Photoshop for photo editing, digital painting, and image manipulation, bringing your creative vision to life.

  • Design Harmony: Learn to seamlessly integrate Illustrator and Photoshop to create cohesive and professional-grade graphics.

  • Real-World Projects: Apply your newfound skills to practical projects, designing logos, brochures, posters, captivating social media graphics, and more.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Become a Design Powerhouse: Navigate both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with confidence to bring your design ideas to life.

  • Design with Impact: Effectively utilize design principles to elevate your creative projects and impress your audience.

  • Craft Professional Graphics: Produce high-quality graphics for diverse needs, from marketing materials to engaging social media content.

Is this course right for you?

This course is your perfect launchpad if you're a complete beginner with no prior design experience or someone looking to refine your existing graphic design skills.

Level Up Your Skills:

  • Flexible Learning: Tailor your learning journey with on-demand video lectures, downloadable resources, and practice exercises.

  • Expert Instruction: Gain valuable insights from an experienced instructor in the graphic design field.

  • Engaging Community: Connect with fellow aspiring designers and share your creative journey within the course community.

Don't wait! Enroll today and unlock your creative potential in the world of graphic design!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is a perfect starting point for anyone with an interest in graphic design but no prior knowledge of using design software.
  • Even if you have some experience with graphic design, this course can help you solidify your understanding of core principles and expand your skillset with both Illustrator and Photoshop.

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