Overview

Overview 

  • Completion Certificate awarded upon completion to show employers your new skills
  • Free upgrade on to our state of the art platform
  • Career Advice available on completion
  • 12 Months unlimited Access

Photoshop & Illustrator CC: Become a Professional Logo Designer

This Photoshop & Illustrator CC: Become a Professional Logo Designer online course will lead you through the entire logo design workflow from start to finish, using real world examples and step-by-step instructions. You’ll start off with understanding the concept, functions and importance of logos. Next you’ll analyze some of the most recognized logos in the world and explore best practices and current trends in logo design. Plagiarism and copyright – very important topics for any creative job – are also covered at this stage.

Next you’ll take an in-depth look at the visual elements of a logo and two of the most important elements; typography and color. Following that, the nitty gritty of the logo design process and graphics fundamentals will be covered, before the most challenging stage; getting to know how Photoshop and Illustrator work and actually creating your first logo using both.

Step-by-Step Secrets to Designing Great Logos

  • Master the use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for effective logo design
  • Explore the function of logos and why some work better than others
  • Discover the fundamental design principles behind great logos
  • Learn how to land clients and understand what they want from a design
  • Push your creative skills into an in-demand, specialized area
  • Combine Technical Skills with Creative Principles

Course Outline

By purchasing this course, you'll learn the following:

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Course Requirements
  • What You’ll Be Able To Accomplish With This Course

CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED

  • Introduction To Getting Started
  • An Introduction To Logo Design
  • What Exactly Is A Logo?
  • Why Do Logos Even Exist? What Is Their Purpose?
  • Most Logos Are Meaningless
  • Logos Identify Our Tribe
  • A Metaphor For Logos
  • Successful Logo Requirements
  • Logos For Small Business
  • A Brief History Of Logo Design

CHAPTER 3: LOGO FUNDAMENTALS: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

  • Introduction To Logo Fundamentals: Understanding The Basics
  • Can Only Artists Design Great Logos?
  • Why Small Business Needs Your Logo Design Skills
  • Guidelines And Best Practices For Logo Design
  • Analyzing Globally Recognizable Logos
  • Trends In Logo Design
  • Copying, Stealing…Plagiarism!
  • Avoid The Cliche
  • Why Bad Logos Don’t Work

CHAPTER 4: A LOGO’S VISUAL ELEMENTS

  • Introduction To A Logo’s Visual Elements
  • Organizing A Logo’s Visual Information
  • Using Alignment Within Logos
  • Using Whitespace To Your Advantage
  • Creating Visual Interest With Movement

CHAPTER 5: THE POWER OF TYPOGRAPHY

  • Introduction To The Power Of Typography
  • Type-Only Logos
  • Understanding Typeface Styles
  • Typography Terminology
  • Choosing A Typeface Hierarchy
  • Forbidden Fonts!
  • Font Resources

CHAPTER 6: UNDERSTANDING COLOR

  • Introduction To Understanding Color
  • How Colour Is Interpreted
  • Brand Differentiation Via Color
  • How Many Colours Should A Logo Have
  • Understanding Color Spaces

CHAPTER 7: THE LOGO DESIGN PROCESS

  • Introduction To The Logo Design Process
  • Step 1: Getting Started With Client Questions
  • Step 2: Research And Information Gathering
  • Step 3: Brainstorming Ideas
  • Step 4: Moving To The Computer
  • Step 5: Presenting Your Best Ideas
  • Step 6: Final Logo Delivery

CHAPTER 8: GRAPHICS FUNDAMENTALS

  • Introduction To Graphics Fundamentals
  • Raster vs Vector Graphics
  • Alternatives To Photoshop
  • Alternatives To Illustrator
  • How Does InDesign Fit Into All This?

CHAPTER 9: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR PRIMER

  • Introduction To Adobe Illustrator Primer
  • Getting Started With Illustrator
  • Understanding Paths And Anchor Points
  • AligningAnd Spacing Objects
  • Grouping, Locking, Stacking, And Duplicating Objects
  • Working With Color
  • Building Colour Schemes And Palettes
  • Illustrator Typography
  • Advanced Typography Techniques
  • Mastering The Pen Tool

CHAPTER 10: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP PRIMER

  • Introduction To Adobe Photoshop Primer
  • Getting Started With Photoshop
  • Understanding Resolution And Resizing
  • Using Photoshop Layers
  • Creating And Modifying Selections
  • Handling And Formatting Text

CHAPTER 11: CREATING A LOGO WITH PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

  • Introduction To Creating A Logo With Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Clean Up With Photoshop
  • Automatically Converting Pixels To Vector Shapes
  • Manually Tracing Pixels To Create Vector Shapes
  • Ideas For Logo Variations
  • Saving To Different File Formats From Illustrator
  • Saving To Different File Formats From Photoshop

CHAPTER 12: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Introduction To Additional Resources
  • Inspirational Resources For Logo Designers
  • How Much Should You Charge?
  • How To Find Clients
  • Conclusion

Who Is This For

This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career in design and development.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.

Requirements

Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.

Media

SimplyCert provides industry leading online training courses for individuals and businesses alike.

We build our curriculum using proven educational concepts and sound instructional design principles to create the highest quality courses in the IT training field.

SimplyCert employs only the industry’s best instructors and course developers to create courses and certification preparation materials unrivaled in the marketplace.

With a passion for technology and a focus on being the first company to bring new technology courses to market, SimplyCert strives and succeeds in ALWAYS providing its student with the tools needed to succeed at the highest possible level and raise the benchmark in today’s IT industry.

Career Path

A list of Career Paths you can pursue:

  • Web Designer
  • Front End Web Designer
  • Junior
  • Website Designer
  • Developer
  • Front End Developer (Client-Side Developer)
  • Designer
  • Web Developer
  • React Developer
  • Senior Developer
  • HTML Developer
  • UX Designer
  • JavaScript Developer
  • Front End Web Developer (Client-Side Developer)
  • .NET Developer
  • PHP Developer
  • Angular Developer
  • HTML CSS Designer
  • UI Developer

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Please click the Job Boards below for current vacancies:


Image result for reed.co.uk logo
Image result for totaljob logo
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Training Features

  • EXPERT INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

    Our Courseware uses only the industry’s finest instructors. They have a minimum of 15 years real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.

  • QUIZZES & EXAM SIMULATORS

    Our custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. Our Courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing centre. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.

  • VISUAL DEMONSTRATIONS & MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS

    Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. Our Courseware always focuses on real world scenarios and skill-set development.

  • NAVIGATION & CONTROLS

    Our self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow you the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing you to control the pace of your training. This allows students to learn at their own pace around their schedule.

  • 12 MONTHS UNLIMITED ACCESS

    Each student will have 12 months unlimited access to allow you to have access to the training anytime 24/7.

Exams Process

The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)

The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification allows you to demonstrate proficiency in Adobe digital communications tools. Become a Certified Associate and stand apart from your peers, boost your confidence, and expand your career opportunities.

Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification demonstrates proficiency in Adobe's digital communication tools i.e. Creative Suite (CS) software. ACA is a prerequisite qualification that students need in order to succeed in the high demand areas of digital communication and media. It is proof for those seeking jobs that require demonstrating the ability to use digital media needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications. It provides students with a valuable competitive edge.

Certiport's internet-based testing software makes ACA exams easy to deliver and delivers robust, internationally standardised assessment of each student's performance.

You can locate your nearest testing center by accessing the link below.

http://www.certiport.com/locator

You can take the ACA exams in the following courses.

  • Dreamweaver CS6
  • Flash Pro CS6
  • Photoshop CS6
  • Premier CS6

Upon successful completion, you will also receive a downloadble Complition Certifcate free of charge.

Got a question about exams? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0203 633 4671. We're happy to help!

Good Luck in your exams!

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Photoshop & Illustrator CC: Become a Professional Logo Designer

Overview

Overview 

  • Completion Certificate awarded upon completion to show employers your new skills
  • Free upgrade on to our state of the art platform
  • Career Advice available on completion
  • 12 Months unlimited Access

Photoshop & Illustrator CC: Become a Professional Logo Designer

This Photoshop & Illustrator CC: Become a Professional Logo Designer online course will lead you through the entire logo design workflow from start to finish, using real world examples and step-by-step instructions. You’ll start off with understanding the concept, functions and importance of logos. Next you’ll analyze some of the most recognized logos in the world and explore best practices and current trends in logo design. Plagiarism and copyright – very important topics for any creative job – are also covered at this stage.

Next you’ll take an in-depth look at the visual elements of a logo and two of the most important elements; typography and color. Following that, the nitty gritty of the logo design process and graphics fundamentals will be covered, before the most challenging stage; getting to know how Photoshop and Illustrator work and actually creating your first logo using both.

Step-by-Step Secrets to Designing Great Logos

  • Master the use of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for effective logo design
  • Explore the function of logos and why some work better than others
  • Discover the fundamental design principles behind great logos
  • Learn how to land clients and understand what they want from a design
  • Push your creative skills into an in-demand, specialized area
  • Combine Technical Skills with Creative Principles

Course Outline

By purchasing this course, you'll learn the following:

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

  • Meet Your Instructor
  • Course Requirements
  • What You’ll Be Able To Accomplish With This Course

CHAPTER 2: GETTING STARTED

  • Introduction To Getting Started
  • An Introduction To Logo Design
  • What Exactly Is A Logo?
  • Why Do Logos Even Exist? What Is Their Purpose?
  • Most Logos Are Meaningless
  • Logos Identify Our Tribe
  • A Metaphor For Logos
  • Successful Logo Requirements
  • Logos For Small Business
  • A Brief History Of Logo Design

CHAPTER 3: LOGO FUNDAMENTALS: UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS

  • Introduction To Logo Fundamentals: Understanding The Basics
  • Can Only Artists Design Great Logos?
  • Why Small Business Needs Your Logo Design Skills
  • Guidelines And Best Practices For Logo Design
  • Analyzing Globally Recognizable Logos
  • Trends In Logo Design
  • Copying, Stealing…Plagiarism!
  • Avoid The Cliche
  • Why Bad Logos Don’t Work

CHAPTER 4: A LOGO’S VISUAL ELEMENTS

  • Introduction To A Logo’s Visual Elements
  • Organizing A Logo’s Visual Information
  • Using Alignment Within Logos
  • Using Whitespace To Your Advantage
  • Creating Visual Interest With Movement

CHAPTER 5: THE POWER OF TYPOGRAPHY

  • Introduction To The Power Of Typography
  • Type-Only Logos
  • Understanding Typeface Styles
  • Typography Terminology
  • Choosing A Typeface Hierarchy
  • Forbidden Fonts!
  • Font Resources

CHAPTER 6: UNDERSTANDING COLOR

  • Introduction To Understanding Color
  • How Colour Is Interpreted
  • Brand Differentiation Via Color
  • How Many Colours Should A Logo Have
  • Understanding Color Spaces

CHAPTER 7: THE LOGO DESIGN PROCESS

  • Introduction To The Logo Design Process
  • Step 1: Getting Started With Client Questions
  • Step 2: Research And Information Gathering
  • Step 3: Brainstorming Ideas
  • Step 4: Moving To The Computer
  • Step 5: Presenting Your Best Ideas
  • Step 6: Final Logo Delivery

CHAPTER 8: GRAPHICS FUNDAMENTALS

  • Introduction To Graphics Fundamentals
  • Raster vs Vector Graphics
  • Alternatives To Photoshop
  • Alternatives To Illustrator
  • How Does InDesign Fit Into All This?

CHAPTER 9: ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR PRIMER

  • Introduction To Adobe Illustrator Primer
  • Getting Started With Illustrator
  • Understanding Paths And Anchor Points
  • AligningAnd Spacing Objects
  • Grouping, Locking, Stacking, And Duplicating Objects
  • Working With Color
  • Building Colour Schemes And Palettes
  • Illustrator Typography
  • Advanced Typography Techniques
  • Mastering The Pen Tool

CHAPTER 10: ADOBE PHOTOSHOP PRIMER

  • Introduction To Adobe Photoshop Primer
  • Getting Started With Photoshop
  • Understanding Resolution And Resizing
  • Using Photoshop Layers
  • Creating And Modifying Selections
  • Handling And Formatting Text

CHAPTER 11: CREATING A LOGO WITH PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

  • Introduction To Creating A Logo With Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Clean Up With Photoshop
  • Automatically Converting Pixels To Vector Shapes
  • Manually Tracing Pixels To Create Vector Shapes
  • Ideas For Logo Variations
  • Saving To Different File Formats From Illustrator
  • Saving To Different File Formats From Photoshop

CHAPTER 12: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Introduction To Additional Resources
  • Inspirational Resources For Logo Designers
  • How Much Should You Charge?
  • How To Find Clients
  • Conclusion

Who Is This For

This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career in design and development.

Our Online Courses is a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered.

In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.

Requirements

Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PC’s.

Media

SimplyCert provides industry leading online training courses for individuals and businesses alike.

We build our curriculum using proven educational concepts and sound instructional design principles to create the highest quality courses in the IT training field.

SimplyCert employs only the industry’s best instructors and course developers to create courses and certification preparation materials unrivaled in the marketplace.

With a passion for technology and a focus on being the first company to bring new technology courses to market, SimplyCert strives and succeeds in ALWAYS providing its student with the tools needed to succeed at the highest possible level and raise the benchmark in today’s IT industry.

Career Path

A list of Career Paths you can pursue:

  • Web Designer
  • Front End Web Designer
  • Junior
  • Website Designer
  • Developer
  • Front End Developer (Client-Side Developer)
  • Designer
  • Web Developer
  • React Developer
  • Senior Developer
  • HTML Developer
  • UX Designer
  • JavaScript Developer
  • Front End Web Developer (Client-Side Developer)
  • .NET Developer
  • PHP Developer
  • Angular Developer
  • HTML CSS Designer
  • UI Developer

Image result for job search
Please click the Job Boards below for current vacancies:


Image result for reed.co.uk logo
Image result for totaljob logo
Image result for monster jobs uk
Image result for monster recruitment

Training Features

  • EXPERT INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING

    Our Courseware uses only the industry’s finest instructors. They have a minimum of 15 years real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.

  • QUIZZES & EXAM SIMULATORS

    Our custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. Our Courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing centre. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.

  • VISUAL DEMONSTRATIONS & MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS

    Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. Our Courseware always focuses on real world scenarios and skill-set development.

  • NAVIGATION & CONTROLS

    Our self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow you the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing you to control the pace of your training. This allows students to learn at their own pace around their schedule.

  • 12 MONTHS UNLIMITED ACCESS

    Each student will have 12 months unlimited access to allow you to have access to the training anytime 24/7.

Exams Process

The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)

The Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification allows you to demonstrate proficiency in Adobe digital communications tools. Become a Certified Associate and stand apart from your peers, boost your confidence, and expand your career opportunities.

Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification demonstrates proficiency in Adobe's digital communication tools i.e. Creative Suite (CS) software. ACA is a prerequisite qualification that students need in order to succeed in the high demand areas of digital communication and media. It is proof for those seeking jobs that require demonstrating the ability to use digital media needed to plan, design, build, and maintain effective communications. It provides students with a valuable competitive edge.

Certiport's internet-based testing software makes ACA exams easy to deliver and delivers robust, internationally standardised assessment of each student's performance.

You can locate your nearest testing center by accessing the link below.

http://www.certiport.com/locator

You can take the ACA exams in the following courses.

  • Dreamweaver CS6
  • Flash Pro CS6
  • Photoshop CS6
  • Premier CS6

Upon successful completion, you will also receive a downloadble Complition Certifcate free of charge.

Got a question about exams? Contact our course advisors by email or by phone on 0203 633 4671. We're happy to help!

Good Luck in your exams!

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