The Sketch Effect/The FUNdamentals of Sketchnotes

The FUNdamentals of Sketchnotes

  • Course

Learn to create sketchnotes with us, and master the art of visual communication!

We’ll make it easy and fun for you to learn the basic skills so you can:

  • Better understand and remember lessons.

  • Document your memories and experiences.

  • Share and teach ideas with others.

Start building the confidence you need to create sketchnotes.

Welcome to your Masterclass in Sketchnotes

In this sketchnote course, you'll embark on an exciting adventure to discover the art of sketchnoting through engaging video lessons.

You'll learn to see the world through a creative lens and express your thoughts visually in ways you never thought possible.

Here's a glimpse of what's in store:

  • Best materials to make awesome Sketchnotes

  • The basics of typography, design, and layouts 

  • Making dynamic color palettes

  • Drawing hacks

  • Hear a number of corny jokes

  • ...and much more!

Course Curriculum

Our visual note-taking course is designed to equip you with all the skills you need for effective sketchnoting.

Prepare to immerse yourself in an educational adventure that's informative, incredibly enjoyable, and creatively fulfilling!

Introduction to Sketchnotes

01 Easy and Fun.mp4
Preview
02 How it Started.mp4
03 Who this course is for.mp4
Preview
04 Why Sketchnote.mp4
05 The Process of Creating Sketchnotes.mp4
06 Course Overview.mp4
Lesson 01 Overview.pdf

Tools & Supplies

01 Traditional Sketchnotes.mp4
02 Pens vs Pencils.mp4
03 Pens.mp4
04 Markers (for coloring).mp4
05 Paper, Notebooks, and Other Surfaces.mp4
06 Digital Sketchnotes.mp4
07 Software.mp4
08 Conclusion.mp4
Lesson 02 Materials.pdf

Drawing Basic

01 Warning!.mp4
02 The Purpose of Drawing.mp4
03 How to Draw Simple Things.mp4
04 Common Drawing Categories.mp4
05 Incremental Illustration.mp4
06 Visual Library.mp4
07 Conclusion.mp4
Lesson 03 DrawingBasics.pdf

Lettering

01 Lettering Pitfalls.mp4
02 Letter Anatomy.mp4
03 Letter sizes.mp4
04 Design your Fonts.mp4
05 Expressive fonts.mp4
06 Conclusion.mp4
Lesson 04 Lettering.pdf

Color

01 Color Pitfalls.mp4
02 The Purpose of Color.mp4
03 Ways to Use color.mp4
04 Choosing a Palette.mp4
06 Conclusion.mp4
Lesson 05 Color.pdf
05 Building a Palette.mp4

Visual Hierarchy

01 What is Visual Hierarchy.mp4
02 Why Visual Hierarchy Matters.mp4
03 How to Create Hierarchy.mp4
04 Conclusion.mp4
Lesson 06 Hierarchy.pdf

Active Listening

01 What is Active Listening.mp4
02 Why Does Active Listening Matter?.mp4
03 Barriers to Active Listening.mp4
04 How to Actively Listen.mp4
05 Conclusion.mp4
Lesson 07 ActiveListening.pdf

Concepts

01 Why do Concepts Matter?.mp4
02 Types of Concepts.mp4
03 How to Push your Concepts.mp4
Lesson 08 Concepts.pdf

Page Layouts

01 Intro to Layouts.mp4
02 Why do Layout matters?.mp4
03 Types of Layouts.mp4
04 How to Choose a Layout.mp4
05 Conclusion.mp4
Lesson 09 Layout.pdf