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George Mason University subscribes to LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com) which offers many courses on graphic design. Here are a few introductory courses that may be helpful:

1. Introduction to Graphic Design
2. What is Graphic Design?

Adobe InDesign is a layout and design tool. It can be used to create brochures, flyers, posters, magazines, presentations, etc. Adobe created a guide to help users learn InDesign. 

The following videos on LinkedInLearning can be used to learn how to use InDesign! Be sure to select the training for the version of InDesign you have.

• InDesign CC 2019 Essential Training
• InDesign 2020 Essential Training
• InDesign 2021 Essential Training

The SP@RC lab in Fenwick library offers computers with InDesign. Also look for InDesign workshops hosted by SP@RC on the library page. 

Adobe Photoshop is a graphics editor tool. Check out the following resources for help with Photoshop!

• Use Adobe's Photoshop User Guide to become a Photoshop expert. 
• These videos show how to use the editing features in Photoshop. 
• Find more than 20 Photoshop tutorials on this site. 
• Learn more about the features of Photoshop Elements.  
• Use Adobe's Photoshop Elements User Guide to learn how to use Photoshop Elements.
• Find troubleshooting help on Photoshop Elements on Adobe's Learn & Support page. 

Look for Photoshop workshops hosted by SP@RC on the library page. 

It is very important to understand the issues and restrictions with using images for graphic design projects. The Images infoguide reviews the following topics:

• Copyright laws and Fair Use conditions
• Where to find images 
• Resources on visual literacy