AI Mastery Academy — Midjourney course

Midjourney Masterclass

Create artistic, high-quality images and videos with Midjourney's web app

30 classroom sessions • Simple English • Learn by watching, trying and practising

Classroom presentation
AI Mastery Academy • Midjourney Masterclass • Simple English
75-minute class format

How each class works

  1. Understand one small idea
  2. Watch the teacher demonstrate
  3. Repeat the steps on your own device
  4. Complete a practical task and homework

Feature names and menus can change by account, device, country and plan — follow what you see on your screen.

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The 30 classes

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The 30 classes

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Class 01 — Learning goal

Meet Midjourney

Understand Midjourney and what it is known for.
  • Known for beautiful lighting, style and detail.
  • Paid subscription is needed to generate.
  • Images are public by default on lower plans.
  • Check rights and quality.
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Class 01 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Open midjourney.com.
  2. Browse Explore.
  3. Sign in.
  4. Look at plan options.
Your turn
  • Browse Explore.
  • Save 5 favourite images.
  • Read plan options.
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Class 01 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

A misty morning at Howrah Bridge with boats on the Hooghly, painterly style, soft light.
Check your understanding
  1. What is Midjourney known for?
  2. Is it free?
  3. Public images?
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Class 02 — Learning goal

Account and plans

Sign up and choose a plan.
  • Basic, Standard, Pro and Mega plans differ in GPU time and privacy.
  • Stealth (private) mode on higher plans.
  • Fast vs Relax hours.
  • Cancel through official settings.
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Class 02 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Sign in.
  2. Open Manage subscription.
  3. Compare plans.
  4. Choose carefully.
Your turn
  • Compare plans.
  • Note GPU time.
  • Note privacy.
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Class 02 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Explain Midjourney plans in simple words for a beginner.
Check your understanding
  1. What is GPU time?
  2. Stealth mode?
  3. Fast vs Relax?
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Class 03 — Learning goal

The web app

Learn the interface.
  • Explore: community images.
  • Create: prompt bar and your images.
  • Organize: folders and filters.
  • Settings: version, stylization, speed.
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Class 03 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Open Create.
  2. Find the prompt bar.
  3. Open settings.
  4. Open Organize.
Your turn
  • Visit each section.
  • Open settings.
  • Make a folder.
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Class 03 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Explain each section of the Midjourney web app.
Check your understanding
  1. What is Explore?
  2. Where are settings?
  3. Organize use?
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Class 04 — Learning goal

Your first prompt

Generate four images.
  • Type a description.
  • Wait for the grid.
  • Choose favourites.
  • Use Vary or Upscale.
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Class 04 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Type prompt.
  2. Press enter.
  3. Open an image.
  4. Try Vary.
Your turn
  • Generate 2 prompts.
  • Open images.
  • Try Vary Subtle and Strong.
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Class 04 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

A cute red panda reading a book in a library, warm light, storybook illustration.
Check your understanding
  1. How many images per prompt?
  2. What is Vary?
  3. Upscale?
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Class 05 — Learning goal

Prompt structure

Write better prompts.
  • Subject and action.
  • Medium: photo, oil painting, 3D.
  • Lighting and colour.
  • Composition: close-up, wide shot.
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Class 05 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Subject.
  2. Medium.
  3. Lighting.
  4. Composition.
Your turn
  • Write 3 structured prompts.
  • Compare.
  • Save best.
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Class 05 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Close-up oil painting of a Rajasthani woman in a colourful dupatta, golden hour, rich textures.
Check your understanding
  1. Prompt parts?
  2. Medium?
  3. Composition?
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Class 06 — Learning goal

Aspect ratio (--ar)

Change image shape.
  • --ar 1:1 square.
  • --ar 9:16 stories.
  • --ar 16:9 banners.
  • --ar 4:5 posts.
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Class 06 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Add --ar 9:16.
  2. Generate.
  3. Try 16:9.
  4. Compare.
Your turn
  • Make 3 ratios.
  • Compare.
  • Choose uses.
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Class 06 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Mountain lake reflection at dawn --ar 16:9
Check your understanding
  1. Ratio for stories?
  2. Banners?
  3. How set?
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Class 07 — Learning goal

Versions and models

Choose the model version.
  • Latest version for best quality.
  • Niji models for anime styles.
  • Draft mode for fast ideas (where available).
  • Compare versions.
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Class 07 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Open settings.
  2. Change version.
  3. Generate same prompt.
  4. Compare.
Your turn
  • Compare 2 versions.
  • Try draft mode.
  • Note.
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Class 07 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

A samurai cat in the rain — compare default and Niji.
Check your understanding
  1. What is Niji?
  2. Draft mode?
  3. Why compare?
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Class 08 — Learning goal

Stylization and variety

Control style strength and variation.
  • --stylize (--s): how artistic.
  • --chaos: more variety in the grid.
  • --weird: unusual results.
  • Use small changes.
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Class 08 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Generate with --s 50.
  2. Try --s 500.
  3. Add --chaos 30.
  4. Compare.
Your turn
  • Test stylize values.
  • Test chaos.
  • Note results.
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Class 08 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Village market scene --s 250 --chaos 20
Check your understanding
  1. What does stylize do?
  2. Chaos?
  3. Weird?
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Class 09 — Learning goal

Vary, Upscale and Remix

Improve a chosen image.
  • Vary (Subtle/Strong).
  • Upscale (Subtle/Creative).
  • Remix to change prompt while varying.
  • Repeat until happy.
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Class 09 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Select image.
  2. Vary Subtle.
  3. Upscale.
  4. Remix with new prompt.
Your turn
  • Vary twice.
  • Upscale.
  • Remix once.
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Class 09 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Remix my image to change the season from summer to monsoon.
Check your understanding
  1. Vary Subtle vs Strong?
  2. Upscale types?
  3. Remix?
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Class 10 — Learning goal

Editor: pan, zoom and region edits

Edit images.
  • Zoom out to show more.
  • Pan to extend a side.
  • Vary Region to repaint.
  • Change prompt for the area.
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Class 10 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Open editor.
  2. Zoom out.
  3. Select region.
  4. Repaint.
Your turn
  • Zoom out once.
  • Pan once.
  • Repaint a region.
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Class 10 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Zoom out my portrait to show the full street behind the person.
Check your understanding
  1. Zoom out?
  2. Pan?
  3. Vary Region?
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Class 11 — Learning goal

Image prompts

Use images in prompts.
  • Image prompt: overall content/style.
  • Image weight (--iw).
  • Use your own images.
  • Combine with text.
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Class 11 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Upload image.
  2. Add text.
  3. Set --iw.
  4. Generate.
Your turn
  • Use one image prompt.
  • Change weight.
  • Compare.
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Class 11 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Use my shop photo as an image prompt and create a festive illustrated version.
Check your understanding
  1. Image prompt?
  2. --iw?
  3. Whose images?
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Class 12 — Learning goal

Style reference (--sref)

Copy a visual style.
  • Use an image or sref code.
  • --sw controls strength.
  • Consistent brand look.
  • Respect artists' rights.
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Class 12 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Upload style image.
  2. Set as style reference.
  3. Generate.
  4. Adjust --sw.
Your turn
  • Use --sref.
  • Change --sw.
  • Make a set.
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Class 12 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Create a set of 3 festival posters in the same style using a style reference.
Check your understanding
  1. What is --sref?
  2. --sw?
  3. Rights?
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Class 13 — Learning goal

Omni reference and characters

Keep people or objects consistent.
  • Upload subject image.
  • Set reference weight.
  • Describe new scenes.
  • Use permitted subjects.
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Class 13 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Upload subject.
  2. Set reference.
  3. Scene 1.
  4. Scene 2.
Your turn
  • 3 consistent images.
  • Adjust weight.
  • Compare.
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Class 13 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Put my mascot (uploaded) on a beach and in a classroom.
Check your understanding
  1. Why reference?
  2. Weight?
  3. Permission?
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Class 14 — Learning goal

Personalization

Train your taste.
  • Rank pairs of images.
  • Unlock personalization.
  • Use --p to apply.
  • Create moodboards.
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Class 14 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Rank images.
  2. Enable --p.
  3. Generate with and without.
  4. Compare.
Your turn
  • Rank images.
  • Compare --p.
  • Make a moodboard.
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Class 14 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Generate the same scene with and without --p.
Check your understanding
  1. What is --p?
  2. How train?
  3. Moodboards?
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Class 15 — Learning goal

Moodboards

Collect style inspiration.
  • Add images to a moodboard.
  • Use it as a profile.
  • Brand consistency.
  • Update over time.
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Class 15 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Create moodboard.
  2. Add images.
  3. Use in prompt.
  4. Compare.
Your turn
  • Build a moodboard.
  • Use it.
  • Refine.
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Class 15 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Create a moodboard for an organic food brand: earthy, natural, warm.
Check your understanding
  1. Moodboard?
  2. Use?
  3. Update?
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Class 16 — Learning goal

Text in images

Add simple text.
  • Put text in quotes.
  • Keep it short.
  • Proofread.
  • Use a design tool for long text.
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Class 16 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Add "text" in prompt.
  2. Generate.
  3. Check spelling.
  4. Edit elsewhere if needed.
Your turn
  • Make 2 text images.
  • Proofread.
  • Fix.
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Class 16 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Vintage poster with the words "Chai Time", hand-lettered, warm colours.
Check your understanding
  1. How add text?
  2. Short why?
  3. Long text?
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Class 17 — Learning goal

Negative prompts (--no)

Remove unwanted elements.
  • --no text, people, blur.
  • Keep lists short.
  • Check output.
  • Combine with good prompt.
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Class 17 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Generate.
  2. Add --no.
  3. Compare.
  4. Keep.
Your turn
  • Use --no twice.
  • Compare.
  • Note.
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Class 17 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Empty beach at sunrise --no people, boats
Check your understanding
  1. What does --no do?
  2. Examples?
  3. Short lists?
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Class 18 — Learning goal

Seeds and repeatability

Repeat results.
  • Find seed of a job.
  • Reuse with changes.
  • Not perfectly identical.
  • Useful for testing.
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Class 18 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Get seed.
  2. Reuse.
  3. Change one word.
  4. Compare.
Your turn
  • Use seed.
  • Compare.
  • Note.
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Class 18 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Reuse the seed of my favourite image and change "day" to "night".
Check your understanding
  1. What is seed?
  2. Identical?
  3. Testing use?
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Class 19 — Learning goal

Video generation

Animate images.
  • Animate an image.
  • Choose automatic or manual motion prompt.
  • Low/high motion.
  • Extend clips.
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Class 19 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Select image.
  2. Animate.
  3. Choose motion.
  4. Download.
Your turn
  • Animate one image.
  • Try high motion.
  • Download.
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Class 19 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Animate my landscape image with gentle wind in the trees, low motion.
Check your understanding
  1. How animate?
  2. Motion levels?
  3. Extend?
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Class 20 — Learning goal

Organize and download

Manage your library.
  • Folders by project.
  • Filters by date/ratio.
  • Download full size.
  • Delete unwanted.
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Class 20 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Create folders.
  2. Filter.
  3. Download.
  4. Clean.
Your turn
  • Organise library.
  • Download.
  • Clean.
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Class 20 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Suggest folder names for my Midjourney work for clients.
Check your understanding
  1. Folders?
  2. Filters?
  3. Download?
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Class 21 — Learning goal

Stealth mode and privacy

Keep work private.
  • Public gallery visibility.
  • Stealth on Pro/Mega.
  • Avoid sensitive content.
  • Client work needs privacy.
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Class 21 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Check plan.
  2. Enable stealth if available.
  3. Review gallery.
  4. Rules.
Your turn
  • Check privacy.
  • Write rules.
  • Review gallery.
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Class 21 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

What should I consider for client work privacy in Midjourney?
Check your understanding
  1. Public default?
  2. Stealth?
  3. Client work?
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Class 22 — Learning goal

Using Discord

Optional Discord workflow.
  • Join the server.
  • Use /imagine in bot channels or DM.
  • Same parameters work.
  • Web app is easier for beginners.
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Class 22 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Join Discord.
  2. Open a bot channel.
  3. Type /imagine.
  4. Generate.
Your turn
  • Try Discord once.
  • Compare with web.
  • Choose.
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Class 22 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

/imagine a lighthouse on a rocky coast at night, stars, oil painting
Check your understanding
  1. /imagine?
  2. Same parameters?
  3. Which is easier?
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Class 23 — Learning goal

Photography styles

Realistic photos.
  • Lens: 35mm, 85mm.
  • Lighting: softbox, golden hour.
  • Depth of field.
  • Film styles.
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Class 23 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Choose subject.
  2. Add camera words.
  3. Add light.
  4. Generate.
Your turn
  • Make 3 photo-style images.
  • Compare.
  • Save.
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Class 23 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Portrait of an elderly tea seller, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural window light.
Check your understanding
  1. Lens words?
  2. Lighting?
  3. Depth?
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Class 24 — Learning goal

Illustration and art styles

Artistic looks.
  • Medium: watercolour, ink, gouache.
  • Movements: art deco, folk art.
  • Indian styles: Madhubani, Kalighat-inspired.
  • Avoid copying living artists.
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Class 24 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Pick medium.
  2. Pick movement.
  3. Generate.
  4. Compare.
Your turn
  • Try 3 art styles.
  • Compare.
  • Save.
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Class 24 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Madhubani-inspired illustration of a fish and lotus, vibrant colours.
Check your understanding
  1. Medium?
  2. Movement?
  3. Living artists?
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Class 25 — Learning goal

Marketing and branding

Visuals for business.
  • Consistent style with --sref.
  • Correct ratios.
  • Add exact text in design tools.
  • Check rights.
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Class 25 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Define style.
  2. Generate set.
  3. Add text in Canva.
  4. Publish.
Your turn
  • Campaign set.
  • Add text.
  • Publish plan.
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Class 25 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Create 3 campaign images for a monsoon tea promotion in one style.
Check your understanding
  1. Consistency?
  2. Text where?
  3. Rights?
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Class 26 — Learning goal

Commercial use and copyright

Know the rules.
  • Read terms.
  • Large companies may need higher plans.
  • No trademarks/characters.
  • No misleading real-people images.
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Class 26 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Read terms.
  2. Review designs.
  3. Fix risks.
  4. Keep records.
Your turn
  • Review terms.
  • Check designs.
  • Checklist.
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Class 26 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Explain Midjourney's commercial use basics for a small business.
Check your understanding
  1. Commercial use?
  2. Trademarks?
  3. Records?
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Class 27 — Learning goal

Ethics

Create responsibly.
  • No deepfakes.
  • Label AI.
  • Respect cultures.
  • Avoid harmful content.
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Class 27 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Discuss.
  2. Review.
  3. Label.
  4. Rules.
Your turn
  • Review.
  • Label.
  • Rules.
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Class 27 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Give 5 responsible AI art rules for social media.
Check your understanding
  1. Deepfakes?
  2. Label?
  3. Cultures?
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Class 28 — Learning goal

Common problems and fixes

Fix issues.
  • Wrong subject: simplify prompt.
  • Extra limbs: vary region.
  • Out of fast hours: relax mode.
  • Banned words: rephrase.
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Class 28 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Identify.
  2. Fix.
  3. Regenerate.
  4. Check.
Your turn
  • Fix 2 issues.
  • Use relax.
  • Rephrase.
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Class 28 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Midjourney blocked my prompt. How do I rephrase safely?
Check your understanding
  1. Wrong subject?
  2. Limbs?
  3. Hours?
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Class 29 — Learning goal

Practical examination

Show skills.
  • Prompting.
  • Parameters.
  • Editing.
  • Ethics.
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Class 29 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Read.
  2. Create.
  3. Export.
  4. Explain.
Your turn
  • Tasks.
  • Export.
  • Explain.
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Class 29 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Create a consistent 3-image series with --sref and one animated clip.
Check your understanding
  1. Parameters used?
  2. Consistency?
  3. Improve?
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Class 30 — Learning goal

Final project and next steps

Build a portfolio series.
  • Theme.
  • Consistent style.
  • Edits.
  • Present.
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Class 30 — Practical

Student activities

Step by step
  1. Choose.
  2. Plan.
  3. Create.
  4. Present.
Your turn
  • Series.
  • Present.
  • Next.
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Class 30 — Try this prompt

Demonstration and discussion

Suggest 5 Midjourney portfolio project ideas.
Check your understanding
  1. Theme?
  2. Style?
  3. Next?
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Course complete

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