Create Beautiful Imagery with Midjourney AI
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Create Beautiful Imagery with Midjourney AI
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What you'll learn
Master Midjourney’s tools to create and customize stunning AI-generated images.
Experiment with artistic styles, aspect ratios, and advanced commands for unique results.
Enhance AI-generated images using Photoshop, Discord, and other creative platforms.
Integrate Midjourney with RunwayML and Suno to create videos and music compositions.
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There are 10 modules in this course
Updated in May 2025.
This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Unlock the power of AI-generated art with Midjourney and create stunning visuals with ease. This course takes you from setting up your Midjourney account to mastering advanced tools for artistic expression. You'll explore image generation, aspect ratios, stylization, and creative commands to craft unique, high-quality visuals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, this course will help you elevate your digital art skills. You'll start by learning the basics of Midjourney, from account setup to generating your first images. As you progress, you'll explore key features like image variations, upscaling, artistic styles, and prompt customization. The course also covers using Midjourney on Discord and refining images with Photoshop. Next, you’ll dive into advanced techniques, including personalization, multiple iterations, SREFs, and integrating Midjourney with RunwayML and Suno for video and music projects. You'll also explore product creation for platforms like Redbubble. Perfect for artists, designers, and creatives, this course requires no prior experience with Midjourney. By the end, you'll have the skills to create professional AI-generated artwork effortlessly.
In this module, we will guide you through setting up your Midjourney account, from creating an account with Google to subscribing to the appropriate plan. Additionally, we’ll explore the main features of the Midjourney website to help you get comfortable with its interface.
What's included
4 videos1 reading
4 videos•Total 13 minutes
- Welcome to the course! Here is what we cover!•2 minutes
- Setting up a Midjourney account with Google on Midjourney.com•2 minutes
- Subscribing to Midjourney•4 minutes
- Exploring the Midjourney Website•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
- Full Course Resources•10 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to creating and refining images on Midjourney, starting with the basics like aspect ratios and style direction. You’ll also learn how to adjust image complexity, apply different artistic styles, and use advanced commands like Chaos, Weird, and Niji Mode to elevate your creations. Plus, we'll dive into how to use images for reference and style inspiration.
What's included
19 videos1 assignment
19 videos•Total 78 minutes
- Creating our first image on Midjourney•3 minutes
- Changing our image aspect ratio in Midjourney•4 minutes
- Directing style in Midjourney•4 minutes
- Beauty in Midjourney with the stylization command•4 minutes
- Adding variety with Chaos in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Adding complexity to our images with the Weird command in Midjourney•3 minutes
- The Settings menu in Midjourney•5 minutes
- Standard versus Raw mode in Midjourney•5 minutes
- Creation Actions within a Midjourney Image•2 minutes
- Creating Variations of our images in Midjourney•5 minutes
- Upscaling our images in Midjourney•6 minutes
- The Rerun and Use commands in Midjourney•4 minutes
- More Options in the Creations Actions Menu in Midjourney•1 minute
- Directing Color in Midjourney•5 minutes
- Directing Camera positioning in Midjourney•6 minutes
- Directing Artistic Styles in Midjourney•4 minutes
- Niji Mode in Midjourney•5 minutes
- Using Images as Reference in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Using Images as a Style Reference in Midjourney•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Beginner Midjourney - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore a variety of creative prompts in Midjourney, from dynamic character poses to detailed artwork like wood-style designs and traditional landscapes. You’ll also experiment with unique visual effects like tilt shift, isometric views, and movie poster designs. Learn how to apply these techniques to elevate your creations and master new styles.
What's included
14 videos1 assignment
14 videos•Total 60 minutes
- Creating Action in our Characters using Dynamic Poses in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Die Cut Stickers in Midjourney•4 minutes
- Working with Wood Styles in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Cookies and Cake in Midjourney•2 minutes
- Papercut Craft with Midjourney•2 minutes
- Movie Posters and Text in Midjourney•6 minutes
- Traditional Portraits and Landscapes in Midjourney•5 minutes
- Isometric Views in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Creating Beautiful Interior shots with Midjourney•7 minutes
- Creating Icons in Midjourney•7 minutes
- Icon Packs in Midjourney•5 minutes
- Knolling in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Tilt Shift in Midjourney•4 minutes
- Sketches with Midjourney•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Exploring Prompts in Midjourney - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will dive into intermediate tools within Midjourney, focusing on editing and refining your images with features like the Edit, Eraser, and Retexture tools. You’ll also learn how to use Outpainting to extend your images and experiment with changing aspect ratios. The Full Editor will give you more control over your creative process, allowing for more advanced edits and prompt suggestions.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment
7 videos•Total 32 minutes
- The Edit Tool in Midjourney•2 minutes
- The Eraser Tool (Inpainting) in Midjourney•8 minutes
- Outpainting and adding to our images in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Zooming out and changing aspect ratios in Midjourney•6 minutes
- Practicing the Edit Tool in Midjourney•3 minutes
- The Full Editor and suggesting prompts in Midjourney•4 minutes
- The Retexture Tool in the Midjourney Full Editor•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Intermediate Midjourney - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will walk you through integrating Midjourney with Discord, setting up your account, and creating images directly within the Discord interface. You’ll discover how to navigate key tools and commands like Vary Region and Describe, and learn how to manage your images effectively. Additionally, we’ll show you how to blend images and use advanced options like Prefer Option Set to refine your work in Discord.
What's included
13 videos1 assignment
13 videos•Total 50 minutes
- Setting up Discord and connecting to Midjourney Discord•4 minutes
- Creating our first image with Midjourney on Discord•3 minutes
- Exploring the Midjourney tools on Discord•3 minutes
- The Vary Region button on Midjourney Discord•3 minutes
- Opening our Midjourney Discord creations on the Midjourney Website•2 minutes
- The Describe command in Midjourney on Discord•3 minutes
- Using Images for reference in Midjourney on Discord•3 minutes
- Creating Options with Prefer Option Set in Midjourney on Discord•7 minutes
- The Show command and Deleting Midjourney images•4 minutes
- The Info command in Midjourney on Discord•2 minutes
- Settings for Midjourney on Discord•6 minutes
- The Shorten command on Midjourney on Discord•6 minutes
- Blending images and the Ask command on Midjourney on Discord•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Midjourney on Discord - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore advanced techniques in Midjourney, including Iterations, SREF harvesting, and using Seeds for generating multiple images and ensuring consistency. You’ll also dive into personalization options, adjusting your global and standard profiles and crafting moodboards to guide your creative direction. These skills will help you take your image creation process to the next level.
What's included
11 videos1 assignment
11 videos•Total 57 minutes
- Creating multiple images at once with Iterations on Midjourney•4 minutes
- Running Multiple Iteration Loops in one prompt with Midjourney•3 minutes
- Introduction to SREFs in Midjourney•7 minutes
- SREF harvesting with the Repeat Command in Midjourney•9 minutes
- Practicing SREFs and Options in Midjourney•8 minutes
- Using Seeds in Midjourney•4 minutes
- Getting Character Consistency with CREF in Midjourney•7 minutes
- Introduction to Personalization in Midjourney•2 minutes
- Your Global Profile Personalization in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Standard Profile Personalization in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Personalization via Moodboards in Midjourney•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Advanced Midjourney - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will explore creative ways to utilize Midjourney images for social media and product creation, such as making recipe posts or designing for Redbubble. You’ll also learn how to efficiently organize and search through your creations using Midjourney’s organizational tools like folders, search bar, and the "Tasks" tab. These skills will help you streamline your creative workflow and make the most out of your Midjourney images.
What's included
12 videos1 assignment
12 videos•Total 58 minutes
- Making social media Recipe posts with ChatGPT and Midjourney•4 minutes
- Creating Products on Redbubble with Midjourney Images Pt. 1•7 minutes
- Creating Products on Redbubble with Midjourney Images Pt. 2•9 minutes
- Repeatable Patterns with the Tile Command in Midjourney•5 minutes
- Upscaling Midjourney Images with Topaz Giga Pixel and Making Prints•11 minutes
- The "Organize" Tab in Midjourney•2 minutes
- Standard Folders in Midjourney•2 minutes
- Smart Folders in Midjourney•3 minutes
- Revisiting "Likes" in Midjourney•2 minutes
- Searching Images by Search Bar in Midjourney•2 minutes
- Searching Images by Image in Midjourney•2 minutes
- The "Tasks" Tab in Midjourney•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Other Ideas - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will introduce you to using Photoshop alongside Midjourney, starting with installation and creating your first document. You’ll learn how to use essential tools like layers, selection tools, and layer effects to refine your Midjourney images. Finally, we’ll show you how to combine Midjourney’s Retexture Tool with Photoshop for advanced editing, helping you perfect your creations for platforms such as Redbubble.
What's included
13 videos1 assignment
13 videos•Total 54 minutes
- Why Photoshop with Midjourney•2 minutes
- Installing Photoshop with Adobe Creative Cloud•2 minutes
- Creating a new document in Photoshop•4 minutes
- Understanding Layers in Photoshop•4 minutes
- Basic Selection Tools in Photoshop•5 minutes
- Intermediate Selection Tools in Photoshop•6 minutes
- Quick Mask Mode in Photoshop•3 minutes
- Selection Modifiers in Photoshop•4 minutes
- Layer FXs in Photoshop•2 minutes
- Cleaning up our sticker with the Eraser Tool in Photoshop•4 minutes
- Bringing it all together and Exporting from Photoshop•4 minutes
- Posting our Sticker on RedBubble•5 minutes
- Combining Midjourney's Retexture Tool and Photoshop•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Photoshop and Midjourney Primer - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will guide you through the process of creating base images in Midjourney, then turning those visuals into dynamic videos using RunwayML. You’ll also learn how to add customized background music with Suno and merge your video and audio components seamlessly in Camtasia, creating a complete multimedia project.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment
5 videos•Total 38 minutes
- Project Overview•2 minutes
- Creating our base images in Midjourney•6 minutes
- Creating our videos in RunwayML•14 minutes
- Making our background music with Suno•10 minutes
- Bringing together the Video and Music in Camtasia•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Midjourney, RunwayML, and Suno - Assessment•15 minutes
In this module, we will wrap up the course with a thank you for your dedication and hard work. We’ll provide a brief recap of what you’ve learned and suggest next steps to keep expanding your creative journey. Thank you for being a part of this course!
What's included
1 video2 assignments
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Thank you!•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 75 minutes
- Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
- Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
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Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
A very complete and engaging course methodically taking you through all the steps from beginners to Advanced for a full mastery of Midjourney! Highly recommended!
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