Graphic Design Classes Near Me

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a graphic designer. Attendees start by learning industry-standard apps such as Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Students then learn and put into practice design fundamentals such as design theory, composition, typography, color, and more. During the program, students will work on multiple design projects including logos, social media graphics, album art, advertisements, and more. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a graphic designer and walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.

Become a well-rounded Digital Designer: Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, and Visual (UI) Design. Conquer the essential Adobe applications (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe XD); learn design concepts and theory; and develop several portfolio projects to showcase to employers or clients. This program includes 174 hours of hands-on training and 8 one-one-one mentoring sessions.

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a well rounded digital designer, capable of designing websites, logos, social media graphics, and more. Attendees start by learning industry-standard apps such as Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Students then learn and implement design fundamentals such as design theory, composition, typography, color, web design standards, and more. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a visual designer and walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.

In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Photoshop to start using it right away. Attendees will work on a variety of projects from photo editing to creating graphics for web and print. Students will learn how to retouch photos, correct color, combine photos, use layers, start working with masks, use filters, save files properly for print, web, and more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this 18-hour class, participants will learn about graphic design theory and practices as they work on a variety of design projects and get feedback to maximize design quality. Students will also learn about design theory, composition, typography, color, as well as other design elements. Students will work on multiple design projects including logos, social media graphics, album art, advertisements, and more. Attendees will walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The class includes a free retake and a slide deck with useful info, links, and tips & tricks.

This course covers the fundamentals of design theory and popular software for graphic and UX design, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma.

In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of InDesign to start using it right away. Attendees will work on a variety of projects: 1 and 2-page advertisements, a double-sided brochure, a magazine layout, and even an entire book! Students will learn how to work with type, graphics, manage large files using paragraph and character styles. Students will also master pages, learn how to prepare files for printing, and how to export to a PDF. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Illustrator so they can start using it right away. Attendees will create a variety of graphics such as logos, icons, patterns, and more. Students will learn how to use the Pen tool to draw custom vector graphics, convert hand-made drawings to vectors, use the Pathfinder feature to merge basic shapes into complex shapes, create patterns for fashion design, save files appropriately for web or print, and much more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this 6-hour class, students will learn the basics of Photoshop for digitally touching up photographs. Students will discover foundational retouching and color correction techniques, learn how to make selections, and how to save files properly for web or print. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

Move beyond the basics with a 65-hour comprehensive Graphic Design Certificate course. Participants learn how to create eye-catching designs that employers and clients want and customers respond to. The required classes, Graphic Design Foundations, Adobe Illustrator I, Adobe InDesign I, Adobe InDesign II, and Adobe Photoshop I, cover core concepts like composition, typography, and color theory. These classes help students conceptualize solutions so they can design, edit, and refine compelling graphics presentations. Additionally, participants build a peer-reviewed, professional-grade design portfolio which includes both print and digital media.

Create attractive websites, posters, greeting cards and more with the skills you acquire in this 4-week graphic design foundations class. Leverage your new abilities for yourself, your family, your church, or your employer. Students learn how to combine typography, color theory, and composition into a cohesive and expressive graphic document. Students also master the intangible tools of the trade, such as creative thinking, problem solving, and effective visual communication. Some participants take this beginner-level class as a stepping stone to a Fundamentals of Graphic Design certificate. Others take it as a standalone course.

Build on your graphic design knowledge base with this six-week intermediate course. Through a series of real-world lessons, participants utilize their creative abilities to develop practical solutions. Under the tutelage of an expert instructor, students gain additional skills in every phase of the design process. They develop these skills through both individual work and group design sessions. The end result of this collaborative effort is a professional-grade, peer-reviewed design portfolio. Course prerequisites include foundations of graphic design as well as Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

Put the finishing touches on your Advanced Graphic Design Certificate program with this 4-week capstone class. Using project-based assignments, participants exercise their creativity and develop a deeper understanding of theoretical concepts. At this level, students master the rules, and they learn when it’s appropriate to bend or break these rules. To prepare their print and digital portfolios, students compare their own work with major commercial artwork before submitting their pieces for peer review. This process allows students to both build their own work and effectively critique the work of others. Course prerequisites are Foundations of Graphic Design, Adobe InDesign I & II, Adobe Photoshop I & II, Adobe Illustrator I & II, and Advanced Graphic Design.

In this 18-hour class, students will learn how to take their Photoshop retouching skills to the next level. Students will move beyond the basics and learn how to make complex selections, apply advanced color correction techniques, explore masking in-depth, discover secret ways of using blend modes to improve contrast and color correction, and more. Attendees will also learn advanced sharpening techniques, how to smooth skin textures, and how to use color management to more faithfully reproduce colors across various media types such as web and print. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

Master key aspects of the Adobe Creative Cloud in this three-day, beginner-level, hands-on course. Working with Photoshop, InDesign Illustrator, and Bridge, participants explore topics like imaging, painting, retouching, illustrating, adding color, using drawing tools, building documents, and working with text, styles, and graphics.

This intensive fifteen-day course allows participants to master some key Adobe concepts and functions. The Photoshop portion of this eight-course bundle helps participants master raster graphics and create stunning digital art. Students also explore some core Acrobat functions, like viewing, creating, manipulating, printing, and managing PDF files. InDesign, a desktop typesetting and publishing platform, enables users to create physical and digital marketing materials. Finally, in the Illustrator portion of this bundle, students work with vector graphics to design and edit projects.

This introductory 5-12 month print and graphic design certificate program prepares individuals to succeed in the printing and graphic design industry. Students in the program will learn the basics of working with Adobe PhotoShop, InDesign, and Illustrator to create stunning graphics. Students will also learn how to create multi-layer photos and one-page flyers, communicate ideas in print formats, make photo corrections, create basic digital illustrations, and more. With 10 core courses and three electives, students will be able to design the program to meet their print and graphic design career goals.

In this 6-hour class, participants will get started with the basics of InDesign for creating or editing page layouts. Students will learn how to work with type, graphics, apply color, create 2-page layouts, prepare files for printing, and export to a PDF. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

Launch your graphic design career with a 13-class Design Communication Arts certificate program. Self-taught designers, creative people, and design career aficionados enhance their current skills, acquire new ones, and earn a professional certificate. The overall program teaches students basic design concepts and how to effectively use a number of design tools. Instructors also emphasize critical teaching skills and show students how to set themselves apart in a competitive environment. Finally, prior to obtaining their certificates, students have the opportunity to present their work in a portfolio review. The specific course requirements are Portfolio, InDesign, Color Methodologies, Design I: Fundamentals, Design II: Collateral Communication, Design III: Branding, Design IV: Capstone, Photoshop I, Illustrator I, Design Context and History, and Typography. Students may also take two or more electives. Popular choices include Motion Graphics I, II, and III, and User Experience I and II.

This one-day, introductory course takes a low-tech approach to teach students the raw fundamentals of graphic design. The course covers many of the most important design theory elements, including working with positive and negative space, scale and proportion, contrast, patterns and textures, color theory, typography, and how to effectively layout a design.