Craig Kunce
  • Design Fund.
    • DESIGN FUNDAMENTALS
    • Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
    • Design Trends
    • Where to Find Assets
    • AI Design Critiques
    • Tutorials, Tips & Tricks – By Software
    • Professionalism & Self-Awareness
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    • Assignments
    • 1. Email Marketing – Instructions
    • 2. Social Media Graphic – Instructions
    • -OR- 2. Web Ad Design – Instructions (DF)
    • 3. 2-Sided Flyer (with AI) – Instructions
    •      Designing with AI – Examples
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    • Articles to Read
    • The Graphic Design Process
    • Creativity
    • Marketing Message
    • Target Audience
    • Design Style
    • Color in Graphic Design
    • Color Gamut in Graphic Design
    • Color Meaning
    • Typography in Graphic Design
    • Layout
    • Chunking Information
    • Art & Photo Direction in Graphic Design
    • Graphic Design Principle: Unity
    • Graphic Design Principle: Emphasis
    • Graphic Design Principle: Balance
    • Graphic Design Principle: Rhythm
    • Elements of Graphic Design
    • Marketing Material Analysis
  • DWT
    • DESIGNING WITH TYPE
    • Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
    • Design Trends
    • Where to Find Assets
    • Tutorials, Tips & Tricks – By Software
    • Professionalism & Self-Awareness
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    • ASSIGNMENTS
    • 1. Type-Heavy Title Design – Instructions
    •      Sustainable Quote/Logo – Instructions
    • 2. Brochure – Instructions
    • 3. Type-Heavy Video – Instructions
    •      Type-Heavy Video – Examples
    •      Type-Heavy Video – Tutorial
    •      Animated Text Tutorials
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    • Weekly Discussions
    • The Graphic Design Process
    • Typography in Graphic Design – Review
    • Typography Fundamentals
    • Typography – Choosing Typefaces
    • Typography Tips & Tricks
    • Typography History
    • Web vs. Desktop Fonts
    • Type on a Website
    • Type on Packaging
    • Type Democratization
  • Photoshop
    • PHOTOSHOP
    • Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
    • Where to Find Assets
    • Tutorials, Tips & Tricks – By Software
    • Design Project Intake Form
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    • Assignments
    • 1. Photo Restoration
      • Photoshop: Photo Restoration—Healing Tools
      • Photoshop: Photo Restoration—Camera Raw Filter
    • 2. Magazine Cover
      • Photoshop: Photo Corrections in Camera Raw
      • Photoshop: Transform Objects
      • Photoshop: Change a Color
      • Photoshop: Selections, Layers, and Compositing
      • Photoshop: Drawing Shapes & Gradients
      • Photoshop: Adding & Stylizing Type
      • Photoshop: Layer Masks
    • 3. 3D Marketing Graphic
    • 4. DVD Cover and Web Ads -OR-
    • 4. Packaging Design
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    • WEEKLY TUTORIALS
    • Photoshop: Scan, size, and adjust
    • Photoshop: Selection Tools
    • Photoshop: Healing Tools
    • Photoshop: Brushes and Painting
    • Photoshop: Red-Eye Tool
    • Photoshop: Changing a Photo to B&W
    • Photoshop: Altering a photo
    • Photoshop: Masking an Image
    • Photoshop: Fixing Keystoning
    • Photoshop: Fixing Lens Distortion & Keystoning
    • Photoshop: Camera Raw Color Correction 1
    • Photoshop: Camera Raw Color Correction 2
    • Photoshop: Photomerge—Landscape
    • Photoshop: Photomerge—image scans
    • Photoshop Tutorial: Applying Effects in a Gradient
    • Photoshop Tutorial: Tone-on-tone photo over color
    • Photoshop Tutorial: Photo inside Type
  • GD&M
    • GRAPHIC DESIGN & MARKETING
    • Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
    • Design Trends
    • Where to Find Assets
    • AI Design Critiques
    • Tutorials, Tips & Tricks – By Software
    • Professionalism & Self-Awareness
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    • Assignments
    • 1. Packaging Design – Instructions
    •     Sustainable Packaging Design
    •     Packaging: Box Template
    •     Packaging Design: What to Include
    •     Product Photography Tips
    •     Photoshop Box Mockup
    •     Illustrator 3D Can Mockup
    •     Brand Guidelines – Instructions
    • 2. Marketing Video – Instructions
    •     Marketing Video – Workflow Tutorial
    •     Marketing Videos – Examples
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    • Articles To Read
    • The Graphic Design Process
    • What is Visual Branding?
    • What is Marketing?
    • Client Relationships
    • Project Management
  • CGD
    • COMPREHENSIVE GRAPHIC DESIGN
    • Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
    • Where to Find Assets
    • AI Design Critiques
    • Tutorials, Tips & Tricks – By Software
    • Professionalism & Self-Awareness
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    • Assignments
    • 1. Vector Animation Video
    •     Vector Animation – Instructions
    •     Vector Animation – Examples
    •     Vector Animation – Strategy and Comps
    •     Vector Animation – Layer Prep
    •     Vector Animation – Animate in After Effects
    • 2. Brochure with a Map
  • Portfolio
    • GRAPHIC DESIGN PORTFOLIO
    • Student Self-Evaluation Forms & Examples
    • Where to Find Assets
    • Tutorials, Tips & Tricks – By Software
    • Professionalism & Self-Awareness
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    • Assignments
    • 1. Job Research – Instructions
    •     A list of Local Employers
    • 2. Resume – Instructions
    •     Examples
    •     Resume Writing
    • 3. Interviewing Tips
    •     Mock Interview – Instructions
    • 4. Printed Portfolio – Instructions
    • 5. Design Showcase – Display Design
    •     Presenting Your Portfolio
    • 6. Behance Portfolio – Instructions
    •     Behance Portfolio Template
    • DMP Reel – Instructions
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    • Helpful Articles to Read
    • 9 Keys to an Effective Cover Letter
    • Introduction to LinkedIn
    • 3 Keys to Salary Negotiations
    • 6 Tips for Completing a Job Application
    • A list of Local Employers
    • 10 Keys to Interview Thank You Notes
    • 7 Tips for your Professional References
  • My Portfolio
    • Illustration Work
    • My Behance Portfolio
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    • My Artwork – Sold on Products
    • Bio – Get to know me
    • Windhill Books (Books I write)
    • Home Additions 2024
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    • Design Showcase 2025
    • Design Showcase 2024
    • Hyflex Educational Delivery Method
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    • Woodworking
    • My YouTube Channel
    • My Rumble Channel
    • My Woodworking Portfolio
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    • Graphic Design Projects by Course
    • Welcome to Graphic Design at Western
    • Student Work
      • Infographics – General Studies
      • Logos – First Year
      • Signs – Green Living
      • Signs – Mixed Recycling
      • Social Media Graphics – Student Work

Tutorials, Tips & Tricks – By Software

After Effects

YouTube Playlist – All Craig’s After Effects Tutorials

Illustrator

YouTube Playlist – All Craig’s Illustrator Tutorials

Photoshop

YouTube Playlist – All Craig’s Photoshop Tutorials

Welcome.
I'll be your instructor for these courses. I'm excited to be a part of your journey as you begin your graphic design career.

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