Graphic Design Classes Near Me

In this 72-hour 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.

In this remote certificate program, you'll learn the fundamentals of graphic and UX/UI design. The course includes training in industry-standard apps, portfolio development, and one-on-one mentoring.

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.

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

Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp is a 5-day course that allows students to master the core skills needed to work in Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop. The curriculum is designed for beginners and will cover the fundamentals of Creative Cloud and how to utilize the Creative Cloud panel to later excel with more advanced content.

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.

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.