Module 1: Foundations of Midjourney with Margarida Barreto
Learn the core techniques and fundamentals to generate quality outputs consistently
Lay the groundwork for professional-grade AI imagery. In just five days, youโll master prompt construction, lighting & composition, style consistency, and hands-on workflowโculminating in a live project session where you submit and refine your first portfolio pieces.
8 Hour Module
Live + On-Demand
Perfect for Beginners
Next cohort
June 7thโJune 14th, 2025
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What You’ll Learn in Module 1
Mastering the fundamentals of Midjourney is essential for professional-quality output.
In Module 1, we focus on building strong foundations that you’ll use throughout your AI creative journey.
โ Prompt Blueprinting
Craft clear, repeatable prompts that communicate your vision preciselyโand get predictable, high-quality results every time.
โ Lighting & Composition
Manipulate illumination, angles, and depth to create mood, drama, and realistic textures in your images.
โ Style Control
Lock in an artistic languageโwhether itโs cinematic, painterly, or minimalistโand apply it seamlessly across a series of outputs.
โ Workflow Foundations
Build a streamlined system for organizing assets, iterating on ideas, and tracking version history so nothing gets lost in the process.
โ Guided Practice Sessions
Reinforce each concept through targeted exercises, with on-the-spot feedback to help you course-correct in real time.
โ Your First Portfolio Pieces
Complete your first portfolio-ready pieces to demonstrate your new Midjourney skills.
Meet Your Instructor
“AI is not just a toolโit’s a collaborator. By embracing its potential, we unlock new dimensions of creativity and education.”
Margarida has taught thousands of creatives how to embrace AI without losing the soul of their work. Her sessions are clear, engaging, and grounded in the real world.
Key Expertise
Generative AI for Design (MidJourney, ChatGPT, AI-driven workflows)
Branding, Editorial Design & Digital Marketing
AI Art Curation & Ethical AI Advocacy
Digital Education & Certification
Current Roles
Creative Director & Partner at ELรTRICO28 Design Agency
Co-Founder of crIA (Portugal’s leading creative AI community)
Teaching Philosophy:
Margarida believes in learning by doing. Her hands-on approach ensures you don’t just watchโyou create, iterate, and master. Each lesson builds on real-world applications that you can immediately use in your work.
Detailed Curriculum
Module 1: Building Your Foundation
๐น Introduction to Midjourney v7
๐ June 7th (Sat) โ Live Workshop (2 hrs)
โข Navigating the Midjourney interface and Discord setup
โข Understanding v7 features vs. previous versions
โข Structured visual creation exercises
โข Showcase: Real-world professional AI projects
๐น Crafting Effective Prompts
๐ June 10th (Tue) โ Recorded Lesson + PDF Guide (1 hr)
โข Core structure of prompts: subject, style, lighting, camera
โข Introduction to โDraft Mode V7โ
โข Practical tips for naming conventions and parameter use
๐น Ethics, Copyright & Responsible AI Use
๐ June 12th (Thu) โ Self-Guided Study (1 hr)
โข Ethical AI art generation practices
โข Copyright and commercial usage considerations
โข ๐ Mini Project 1: AI Ethics Reflection (Due May 24)
Module 1 Final Project
๐น Simulated Branding Campaign: Visual Creation & Workflow Integration
๐ June 14th (Sat) โ Live Session (2 hrs)
At the end of Module 1, you’ll create a cohesive series of 3-5 images that demonstrate your mastery of:
Create visual assets for a simulated brand project
Discuss use cases and integration into your creative workflow
Group insights: Blending GenAI into real-world work
This project will serve as a foundation for the more advanced work in subsequent modules.
Learning Format
This module is perfect for beginners who are new to Midjourney or have only experimented casually with AI image generation.
You’ll benefit most from Module 1 if you’re looking to establish a solid foundation before diving into more advanced techniques.
You want to understand the fundamental concepts that make Midjourney work
You need a structured approach to learning AI image generation
You’re tired of random experimentation and want reliable results
You’d like to build a foundation for more advanced techniques in the future
You’ll benefit most from Module 1 if you’re looking to establish a solid foundation before diving into more advanced techniques.