Description

Once you purchase this listing, you will be given full access to the course videos and the eBook! Please note that you must have or create an account on TPK to take the course. If you do not have an account, you can easily create one during the checkout process (or create one now). Once you checkout, you will receive an email with a link to the course, or you can find the course in your account.

The Digitizing Artwork and Calligraphy eCourse includes the following, plus a 70-page Digitizing Artwork and Calligraphy eBook to aid in your learning!:

Lesson 1: Scanning Tips Plus an Intro to Photoshop

  • Scanning an Image Video {4 minutes}
  • An Introduction to Photoshop Video {13 minutes}
  • Homework, Multiple Choice and True/False Quiz

Lesson 2: How to Digitize Calligraphy

  • How to Digitize Calligraphy Video {15 minutes}
  • How to Make a Calligraphy Overlay Video {11 minutes}
  • How to Design a Return Address Rubber Stamp Video {14 minutes}
  • How to Digitally Correct Calligraphy Mistakes {9 minutes}
  • Homework, Multiple Choice and True/False Quiz

Lesson 3: How to Digitize Artwork

  • How to Digitize Artwork Video {17 1/2 minutes}
  • How to Prepare White Background Artwork for Professional Printing Video {4 minutes}
  • How to Prepare Full-Canvas Artwork for Professional Printing Video {7 1/2 minutes}
  • Homework, Multiple Choice and True/False Quiz

Lesson 4: Making PDF Files for Home Printers

  • How to Make a Printable PDF File (for At-Home Printing) Video {16 1/2 minutes}
  • How to Display Printable PDF Files Video {8 minutes}
  • Homework, Multiple Choice and True/False Quiz

Lesson 5: Designing Invitations

  • How to Design an Invitation in Photoshop Video {17 minutes} – This video will show you how to make an invitation intended for digital (standard) printing. Note that it’s difficult to design for letterpress printing using Photoshop; many letterpress printers prefer Adobe Illustrator-made vector files.
  • How to Make a Chalkboard-Style Design Video {9 minutes}
  • Homework, Multiple Choice and True/False Quiz

This course should take at least three weeks to finish, and by the time you are done, you will have a solid knowledge of how to work with your artwork and calligraphy using Photoshop! With this knowledge, you can sell professional prints of your art and lettering, take on commissions for wedding invitation design, and design PDF printables for distribution on your blog or website. As you are taking the course, I encourage you to ask questions in the “Discussion” section below each lesson; I will answer Discussion questions within 48 hours!