Adobe Graphic Design Masterclass
Learn graphic design theory and Adobe software in just 6 weeks.
With built in homework and optional mentoring.
“Peter’s course showed me just how much is possible with InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. By implementing his tricks and tools, I’m on my way to becoming a better, faster, and more creative designer.”
— Heather Pentecost, Events & Development Associate, Linc Housing
“Peter’s course took me from beginner level to the next level. It also reminded me of the core fundamental knowledge that’s needed to build a solid skill set”
— Mercedes Thomas, Marketer and Entrepreneur @sadiequips
Made for beginners
How many hours have you wasted just trying to learn the InDesign or Photoshop skills you need?
Most courses spend a lot of time showing you things you’ll never use, leaving you feeling frustrated and overloaded with information.
On our unique course you’ll focus tightly on the broad range of design skills that marketers and entrepreneurs need in 2024.
Learn design in
6 weeks
It’s hard to stay self-motivated when you’re learning new skills, especially if you’re not convinced it’ll make any difference.
Commit to our 6 week course and you’ll gain the skills you need to add “graphic designer” to your CV.
Having a solid structure to work through, and someone to be accountable to will help you stay focused. As your skills and confidence grow you’ll want to learn and create more.
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Module 1:
Welcome!
About Design for Marketers
ContextModule 2:
Essentials
Understanding the big pictureModule 3:
Getting started with InDesign
Editing InDesign documents
Editorial work in InDesignModule 4:
Getting started with Illustrator
Using SVG files in IllustratorModule 5:
Getting started with Photoshop
Improving images in PhotoshopModule 6:
Introduction to design theoryModule 7:
InDesign Templates & Packages
Preparing InDesign files for commercial printingModule 8:
Edit a map in Illustrator
Edit infographics in Illustrator
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Module 9:
Retouching images with PhotoshopModule 10:
Further design theoryModule 11:
Create social media images with InDesignModule 12:
Working with shapes in Illustrator
Working with patterns in Illustrator
Working with blends in IllustratorModule 13:
Introduction to Bridge
Working with selections in PhotoshopModule 14:
Understand colour theoryModule 15:
Create print documents with InDesignModule 16:
Create a map in Illustrator
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Module 17:
Creating Social images with Photoshop
Creating a GIF animation with PhotoshopModule 18:
Introduction to typographyModule 19:
Create newsletters with InDesign Create leaflets with InDesignModule 20:
Create infographics with IllustratorModule 21:
Create a product mockup in PhotoshopModule 22:
Introduction to After Effects
Edit an After Effects animationModule 23:
Create a simple animation in After EffectsModule 24:
Create a more complex animation in After EffectsModule 25:
Importing animations into Squarespace
Where to go from here
Learn by doing.
With mentor support.
Passively watching courses or YouTube videos won’t build your graphic design skills or confidence. Our practical course gets you creating what you need, and nothing more. Instead of just passively learning a few things, you’ll actively design things like newsletters, infographics and social images as you work through the course.
Learning something new should leave you feeling empowered. If you’re learning irrelevant things, and not actively using your new skills, you won’t gain momentum. The mentoring built into our programs* will keep you on track. We’ll make sure you’re learning what you need to learn, and we’ll keep you moving forward, with homework, feedback and Zoom calls.
*excludes the “Self Serve” option
What you’ll create
Below are examples of what you’ll create during the course. You’ll start slowly, editing existing social media images, maps, infographics, animations and more. Then, once you’re confident using the programs you’ll create them from scratch. Using the brand guidelines provided you can use your new graphic design skills and growing creative confidence to make similar assets for other brands too.
Infographics
Postcards
Facebook Images
Web banners
Website animations
Complex infographic
Create a poster
Create a graph
Cut out images
Cut out images
Create a flyer
Simple website graphics
Complex print layout
Social Media Scrollers
Create a map
Postcard
Poster
Editing adverts
Retouching images
Animated adverts
Design theory
Editing SVGs
Banner image
Simple animation
Newsletter
Typographic theory
Using Mockups for your designs
“I really enjoyed taking part in this bootcamp. I have learned so much from each module. It’s easy to follow and this is something that I will be going back to for future reference.”
— Gladdie Cabral, Social Media Assistant
“Peter's tutorials are fantastic. He speaks clearly and slowly so you have time to absorb what is being said, without feeling rushed and he takes the time to explain things to you so it doesn't feel that you are listening to a lot of gobbledygook”
— Donna Malec, Secretrary
“I’ve wanted to be a graphic designer for a very long time… I’ve been very impressed with the way Peter explains and demonstrates the basic functions of the Adobe packages. This gives a great foundation for you to build on.”
— Danielle White, Marketing Assistant
“Clear, concise and to the point. Easy to follow. I felt like I had accomplished something at the end so all good for me. I feel like I can learn this stuff after all”.
— Mary Louise Kairus, Virtual Assistant
“With your course I understand why I am learning about a specific aspect of designing, how I can apply it and also what more needs to happen on my end for mastery.”
— Lovely Edwards, The All Pink Everything Girls
& Education Legacy
“Having simple guidance to professional design has meant I’ve been able to up the game with presentation - without the luxury of a team of designers”.
— Hannah Clifford, Head of Development, LIFT
Learn graphic design theory and practice
Even if you know how to use the tools, that doesn’t mean your designs will look any good. And if you don’t know how to improve them, you’ll be stuck. You’ll end up spending way longer on projects than you need to, and often unhappy with the results at the end.
Our course includes modules on graphic design theory, so you’ll be able to say why you designed something the way you did, and have markers to measure your work against.
FAQs
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It’s for marketing professionals that want to learn professional design skills they can immediately use in their work.
It’s ideally suitable for anyone who wants to apply for a Creative Marketer role but lacks professional design skills.
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Of course. It’ll be relevant to you if you want to acquire professional design skills to use in a 2022 work context.
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If you just want to learn, say, InDesign then this course will be too broad for you. If you just want to learn a few quick tricks then this course will go in too much depth for you. But if you’re prepared to put the time in to gain real skills, confidence and experience, this would be perfect for you.
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The course runs over 25 modules, each with a theme (like “Create social media images with InDesign”).
You’ll work through these ideally in order, as each module builds on the previous one.
Each module has multiple (video) lessons, and the files are provided so you can work through on your own.
At the end of each module there are multiple homework options for you, so you can apply your new skills and gain more experience.
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In each section of the course you’ll be guided to design something for one of four brands that have been created for the course.
In the homework you’re invited to stretch your skills by creating alternative versions, or by designing something similar for one of the other brands.
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To give you an idea of the scope of the course, it contains over 15 hours of video over 25 modules, most of which have 3 homework assignments.
How long the course will take you depends mainly on how much homework you do.
As a rough guide, we recommend you should allow about 3 months if you’re doing some work on it most days.
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No. You can access the course anytime after you’ve bought it. But the mentoring only lasts for 3 months from the date of purchase.
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We advise mentoring, as you’ll learn much more than you will on your own. But it’s not compulsory (and cheaper without).
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You’ll get specific feedback on any homework you create, to help you further develop your design skills.
Feedback is either by email or Zoom, depending on which course you choose (“Mentored – Email ” or “Mentored – Zoom”).
Should you want additional mentoring after 3 months have expired, you can request to purchase more.
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The Bespoke course is designed for individuals or small teams who have a specific learning goal or project to work on.
As well as getting a weekly Zoom call, the course content can be tailored to perfectly fit your requirements.
Schedule a call (below) to discuss your requirements.
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You’ll need access to the Adobe programs [InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects] to participate in the course.
Adobe.com offer both a 7 day free trial, and a monthly subscription, should you need one.
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Once you’ve completed the course you can request a personalised certificate to show what you’ve achieved.
Also, if you’ve created a large body of homework then you can request a review of your portfolio, and a personalised testimonial from your mentor.
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If within 7 days of signing up you realise that this course isn’t for you, simply let us know for a full refund.
Is it for you?
This one minute video will show you why we made this course, why it’s unique, and how it will help you in your career.
Adobe Graphic Design Masterclass
– Self Serve
Adobe Graphic Design Masterclass
– Mentored, Email
Adobe Graphic Design Masterclass
– Mentored, Zoom
Adobe Graphic Design Masterclass
– Bespoke
