*** Before class, please open a FREE account at Canva.com; if you use a ipad or phone install the app as well.***

Make sure your browser supports either graphite or vect.r . Otherwise, please install Krita, Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, or another vector-based drawing tool for logo-making class day.

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Canva
Vectr
Adobe Photoshop
Photopea
Adobe Illustrator
Graphite
Redbubble
Inkscape
Krita

💡   Please log into the Outschool classroom on the same device as your art app and give permission for zoom to control your device remotely if possible. If you are using a hand-held mobile device for your art app, I recommend you ALSO log into the Outschool classroom on a second device with a student-facing camera. 

I will be demonstrating using Graphite for our logo-design lessons; I will use Canva for all other lessons. I will demonstrate how to remove a background using Photoshop/ Photopea. I may occasionally show mock-ups created by Redbubble as well.

Redbubble.com is a print-on-demand platform that can quickly create a mock-up of merchandise. For the purposes of this class, I will be showing how a logo or other design created in Canva will really look on a T-shirt, coffee mug, etc. using my own account. Students will NOT be invited to create their own account for the purposes of this class.


Graphic Design Basics
💻  Canva is a free (with paid options) online software with many options for creating graphics. Most of our work can be completed using only canva. No installation required on a computer. For mobile devices, install the app at canva.com or from your app store. 
Canva requires all account holders to be aged 13 or older – parents will need to create an account for students aged under 13 years. It is recommended that all students log in with a parent account. This course uses the free version of Canva; you do not need to upgrade to a paid subscription. Be sure you are logged into an active account before class begins, preferably on the SAME DEVICE AS ZOOM.


Vector-Art Programs for Logo Design
💻  Graphite is free online software that works like Adobe Illustrator but is easy to use. It will work in most up-to-date browsers with a good internet connection. This program works best on a computer; may not function properly on mobile devices. Find it at https://editor.graphite.rs/

💻  Vectr is free online software that works like Adobe Illustrator but is easy to use. It will work in most up-to-date browsers with a good internet connection. Find it at vectr.com

💻  Inkscape is free software that works like Adobe Illustrator and is great for students using a laptop. It's counter-intuitive to use, but good free alternative for students who already know Illustrator. Install it from inkscape.org

💻  Krita is a free, open source software for all devices with photo editing capabilities but built for illustration. Find it at https://krita.org

💻  Adobe Illustrator is still the industry standard for digital illustration and graphic design. It is available for any device in a paid edition, but free trial and “lite” editions exist for mobile devices. Find it at https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator or search your app store for "Illustrator."


Image Editing Software for Raster Graphics
💻  Photopea.com is free online software that works nearly exactly like Adobe Photoshop and is great for students using a computer. Students who have not purchased and installed Photoshop on their computer may opt to use Photopea instead if they have a strong internet connection. Find it at https://www.photopea.com

💻  Adobe Photoshop is still the industry standard for photo editing and digital art. It is available for any device in a PAID edition, but free and “lite” editions exist for mobile devices. Find it at https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop or search your app store for "Photoshop."