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There are 4 modules in this course
Unleash your creativity and design captivating visuals for the gaming world with the Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate. Learn essential graphic design principles and Adobe Photoshop skills to create stunning promotional posters and marketing materials. Explore typography, color theory, image composition, and layout techniques, and apply them to real-world projects. Develop your design thinking, gain practical experience, and create a standout portfolio piece that showcases your talent.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
• Identify and apply the principles of typography, imagery, color, and layout in graphic design.
• Demonstrate basic skills in using Adobe Photoshop for creating graphic designs.
• Create visually appealing compositions by selecting appropriate colors, typography, and imagery.
• Complete a final project that demonstrates the application of fundamental graphic design principles in a promotional poster using Adobe Photoshop.
This is an introduction course, intended for learners with a passion for art and design, or who are interested in the gaming industry and want to learn how to create visuals for games, or students considering a degree in graphic design or related field. To succeed in this course, you should have basic literacy, a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for visual communication and design principles, and access to Adobe Photoshop.
This module discovers the creative potential of Adobe Photoshop for crafting impactful graphic designs. You'll discover fundamental tools and techniques, from image selection and manipulation to color theory and application.
What's included
30 videos13 readings6 assignments
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30 videos•Total 101 minutes
Welcome to Xbox graphic design professional certificate•4 minutes
Welcome to Fundamentals of Graphic Design•2 minutes
Exploring graphic design careers: Paths, projects and perks•4 minutes
Day in the life: Esther Lin•5 minutes
What is graphic design?•3 minutes
Core principles of graphic design•5 minutes
Welcome to Photoshop•3 minutes
Creating documents in Photoshop•3 minutes
Photoshop panels, toolbars, menu options, and workspace customization•4 minutes
Photoshop workspace part two•3 minutes
Create and use layer masks•3 minutes
Layer visibility and organization•4 minutes
Drag, resize, and rotate an image•4 minutes
Selection tools in Photoshop and their importance in editing•3 minutes
Marquee, lasso, magic wand, and quick selection tools in Photoshop•5 minutes
Pen tool in Photoshop•4 minutes
The role of imagery in design•3 minutes
Types of images•4 minutes
Choosing the right image•3 minutes
Essential image editing tools•4 minutes
Cropping and resizing images•3 minutes
Photo retouching basics•3 minutes
Refine selections in Photoshop•4 minutes
The psychology of color•3 minutes
The color wheel•3 minutes
Using color adjustment tools•3 minutes
Color in branding•2 minutes
Color schemes in action•2 minutes
Color accessibility•3 minutes
Create and apply color palettes in Photoshop•3 minutes
13 readings•Total 130 minutes
Welcome to Xbox graphic design professional certificate syllabus•10 minutes
Meet Sunshine Harvest Eats•10 minutes
Software subscriptions needed for this certificate•10 minutes
Introducing layers and masks•10 minutes
Layer mask examples•10 minutes
Helpful tips for layers, masks, and dragging, resizing and rotating images•10 minutes
Selection tools best practices, examples and tips•10 minutes
Apply graphic design fundamentals in Photoshop•30 minutes
Activity: Sunshine Harvest Eats: Start a fresh and vibrant smoothie poster•30 minutes
Identify Photoshop fundamentals•15 minutes
Recognize the selection tools in Photoshop•15 minutes
Recognize selection tools in Photoshop and image basics•15 minutes
Introduction to text and typography in Photoshop
Module 2•5 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores the fundamental concepts of typography, master essential formatting techniques, and teaches how to apply advanced typographic principles to create visually stunning and effective layouts.
What's included
17 videos9 readings5 assignments
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17 videos•Total 57 minutes
Introduction typography fundamentals•2 minutes
Introduction to text and typography in Photoshop•3 minutes
The power of fonts•4 minutes
Navigate the type workspace•3 minutes
Serif vs. Sans Serif•3 minutes
Formatting type in Photoshop•3 minutes
Essential font classifications•4 minutes
The anatomy of a letter•3 minutes
Hierarchy and legibility•5 minutes
Typography tips and tricks in Photoshop•3 minutes
Pairing fonts effectively•5 minutes
Apply kerning and tracking in Photoshop•3 minutes
Typography and layout•3 minutes
Creating typographic layouts in Photoshop•4 minutes
Apply hierarchy and legibility in Photoshop•3 minutes
Typography trends•4 minutes
Typography in different mediums•4 minutes
9 readings•Total 90 minutes
Typography terms demystified•10 minutes
Choosing the right font•10 minutes
Font families and psychological effects of fonts•10 minutes
Introduction to kerning and tracking•10 minutes
Exemplar: Sunshine Harvest Eats: Juice label design•10 minutes
Typography and branding and visual hierarchy•10 minutes
Typography inspiration•10 minutes
Common typography mistakes•10 minutes
Exemplar: Sunshine Harvest Eats social media post•10 minutes
5 assignments•Total 150 minutes
Activity: Sunshine Harvest Eats: Juice label design•45 minutes
Apply text formatting in Photoshop•15 minutes
Recognize typography fundamentals•15 minutes
Identify font fundamentals•15 minutes
Activity: Sunshine Harvest Eats social media post•60 minutes
Foundations of visual composition
Module 3•6 hours to complete
Module details
This module explores how to create visually captivating and impactful designs in Photoshop by mastering the principles of composition and layout. Discover essential techniques like grid systems, balance, alignment, proximity, and Gestalt principles, and learn how to apply them effectively to guide the viewer's eye, create visual hierarchy,
What's included
20 videos8 readings6 assignments
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20 videos•Total 64 minutes
Foundations of visual communication•2 minutes
Composition basics•4 minutes
The power of composition•4 minutes
Apply composition in Photoshop•3 minutes
Composition in action•2 minutes
The grid system•2 minutes
Creating grids in Photoshop•2 minutes
Balance, layout, alignment and proximity•5 minutes
Apply balance, layout, alignment and proximity in Photoshop•4 minutes
Identify the foundations of visual communication•15 minutes
Recognize advanced layout principles and Gestalt principles•15 minutes
Elevated Photoshop techniques and design principles
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module discusses a range of tools and features, from basic image adjustments to creative filters and advanced techniques like smart objects and blending modes. Gain proficiency in managing and exporting your work in the most suitable file formats for different purposes.
Xbox is a prominent player in the video game industry, encompassing a wide range of products and services beyond just consoles. It has evolved significantly since its inception in 2001, becoming a multi-faceted brand that caters to gamers across various platforms.
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although i work on photoshop everyday , i learned a lot of useful tricks to create a beautiful design
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Do the assignments always! It was a really fun course I've learned a lot. It should've been 1 month for me if I've done the portfolio projects soon rather than later 10/10 recommend!
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Reviewed on Feb 17, 2025
Would like to see more visual examples when talking about design fundamentals. Not just animated versions but real-world examples.
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