Organised by Helena Vaughan
Have you ever wanted to create your own digital designs? Learn how to use free internet software to edit images and create your own original designs. You’ll learn helpful tips and techniques from a qualified art teacher.
A computer with a good internet connection is essential for this session.
- No specialist equipment needed
- No need to subscribe or download software
- Skills are fully transferable to Photoshop
- Suitable for beginners
- Suitable for age 10+
This is a series of 4 sessions designed to guide you through the basics, then develop understanding and skills to enable you to confidently create your own digital designs. Sessions will run as follows:
Session 1- 12th Feb- Poster design
You'll be introduced to the main tools and functions to create your own poster. In this session you'll learn:
- How layers work and how to use them effectively
- Shape, selection, text and colour tools to create your poster elements
- How to compose an eye catching layout combining text and images
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About Helena
I'm a qualified graphic design teacher and professional artist. I've been teaching digital design skills for over 12 years. I also use these skills in my own design practice to create a portfolio which includes branding, book illustration as well as private and commercial commissions.
You can find out more about me and my work at www.helenavaughan.co.uk
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If you book this session the rest of the series could also be of interest to you. Check out details below of what else you could learn:
Session 2- 26th Feb- Photo editing
You'll discover the tools used to manipulate and enhance photos to get the most out of them. In this session you'll learn:
- How to get creative with your photos to get some great effects including filters, colouring and special effects
- How to enhance photos to improve their quality including colouring, lighting and cleaning up faults
Session 3- 12th March- Expressive text
You'll learn techniques to create text that really says something! Great for eye catching social media posts and printed designs. In this session you'll learn:
- How to use text tools and functions effectively
- 3D, shape and colouring effects to make your text visually exciting
- How to think about text as a graphic designer
Session 4- 26th March- Logo design
You'll look at what makes an effective logo to make your own design that you can apply across a whole brand. In this session you'll learn:
- How logos work best if they're designed effectively
- Text, shape and colouring tools to design your logo
- How to apply your logo across a brand including social media, printed media or merchandise
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