Graphic Design Classes Bay Area, CA

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.

Launch a future-proof career designing digital experiences that power revenue, user loyalty, and product success. Distinguish yourself as a designer by compiling a portfolio to showcase solo, group, and client projects to employers based on UI design and Agile methodologies.

Gain the vocabulary and tools to tackle diverse design challenges on the job. Kickstart your portfolio and create beautiful, responsive designs for the web. This course is offered in person and live online, in a remote classroom setting.

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 beginner UX course is a 40-hour in-person or online program aimed at giving students the fundamentals to succeed in the fast-paced field of UX. The course curriculum covers a range of important UX topics, including user experience research, content strategy, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. Students build skills quickly through GA's hands-on approach, and students will build experience with two of the most common platforms in the industry: Sketch and Invision. Graduates of the program walk away with a capstone project in addition to the foundational skills required to start a career in UX design.

This Adobe Photoshop course is an introductory workshop designed for creative individuals who aspire to take their photo editing skills to the next level. In this hands-on bootcamp, students will learn most of the basics of working with Photoshop to digitally edit their photos like a pro. Students will come away knowing how to create a document, import and export images, use the various tools within Photoshop, manipulate images, insert and design text, and other great Photoshop tips and tricks.

This introductory-level QuarkXPress class will get you creating and editing page layouts effectively and efficiently. An overview of QuarkXPress basics, text and typography, and page elements are among the topics covered. You also discover how to perform advanced layout construction, deal with pictures, and export to PDF in this QuarkXPress course. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

This visual design course is a beginner-friendly bootcamp designed for individuals who aspire to uncover some of the programs and practices used by expert digital designers. Students who participate in this bootcamp will learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign as well as learning how to apply some generally accepted rules for incorporating typography and color theory to be pleasing to the viewer. Students will also learn some of the theory behind UX and UI design, the various stages of the digital design process, and how to design for impact in a range of mediums, including print, websites, and social media.

This Adobe InDesign course is a beginner-friendly bootcamp for creative individuals who aspire to breathe life into their artistic visions. In this hands-on bootcamp, students learn many of the InDesign basics, like creating a new file, setting up master pages, how to place images, and the best practices around text usage and creating print-ready files. Students will also learn the fundamentals of typography and industry standards for page layout design.

This is an introductory course to Adobe Photoshop. This 3-day program teaches fundamentals of Photoshop, including techniques for compositing video, editing photos, printing 3D files, painting with the mixer brush, and producing vectors. Students will also learn how to use the new Frame and Content-Aware Fill tools to simplify the video and photo editing process.

This 2-day Photoshop course will take students from the fundamentals to intermediate skills, starting with the interface and file handling. Students will learn to create an advertisement, giving them the ability to develop their own branding and content with Photoshop’s toolkit. The selection tools will be taught, as well as retouching, Smart Objects, color correction, non-destructive editing, and more.

Learn advanced Photoshop techniques in this 2-day comprehensive course. Students will be able to create their own movie posters within the class, learning the ins and outs of Photoshop’s toolkit while building the skills to create their own content. RAW file handling will be covered, as well as color profiles, and image sharpening. Students will learn to automate processes with Actions, and work with resizable Smart Objects.

Graphic design skills are becoming increasingly essential with the rise of social media and digital advertising. This course teaches the fundamentals of graphic design for social media, with a focus on establishing brand identity, building customer loyalty, and creating messaging that works. Students will learn how to create templates, gifs and graphic elements to use on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok.

This 3-day course teaches the fundamentals of Adobe InDesign. Students will learn how to work with colors, objects, styles, and typography to develop designs for publishing. Completing 15 projects in this course will allow students to practice creating rich layouts and interactive .pdf forms. While intended for beginners, advanced users are also encouraged to take the course to expand their skills.

This 2-day InDesign course will teach students the basics of Adobe InDesign. Participants will learn how to utilize the program for efficient and professional layout design. Beginning with learning the interface, students will progress to document and page setup, creating flyers, posters, and brochures. Threading text, text styles, and export methods will be explored.

In this 2-day InDesign class, advanced projects will be taught, such as creating data sheets and a travel guide. Participants will learn how to layout their own book, restaurant menu, and other real-life applications. Tools explored include formatting tables, generating a table of contents, defining text variables, and more.

This immersive program teaches the foundational skills of UX/UI in 24 weeks. Students will learn about information architecture, persona creation, and qualitative/quantitative research practices. They will learn how to create visual prototypes and wireframes using Adobe XD, InVision, and Google Slides. Web prototyping with JavaScript, Bootstrap, and other tools will be covered. Graduates will have access to career coaching and planning services.