Visual Design Classes Chicago, IL

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.

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.

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 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 class covers the fundamentals of UX and UI design with Figma, an industry-standard tool. Students will learn to create realistic prototypes of web applications that are clickable, scrollable, and optimized for different types of screens. The course additionally covers animations, different types of interactions (including hovers), and how to share or collaborate on designers with others.

This 2-day program provides a comprehensive introduction to Adobe Photoshop. This course teaches students how to leverage Photoshop to create professional-quality images. Students will learn how to customize their Photoshop workspace and use Photoshop’s tools to edit, enhance, and augment graphics. Using Camera RAW and Adobe Bridge will also be included in the curriculum.

This 2-day program teaches advanced Adobe Photoshop skills. Using Photoshop’s tools, students will repair photos, work with selections and layers, and create special visual effects. Vector drawing and advanced compositing techniques are also included in the curriculum. Completion of this course will ensure that any professionals working with Adobe Photoshop will be able to unlock the tool’s full capabilities.

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.

This two-day Adobe Photoshop course focuses on the needs of current and aspiring professional photographers. Sharpen your creative eye by using a number of technical add-ons and applying best practices for taking, editing, storing, and publishing images. Specific topics include setting monitor calibration and color preferences, resizing images, layering, using Puppet Warp and Content Aware-fill to customize images, using Levels to enhance color, contrast, and tone, converting color images to black and white, retouching, and publishing.

Master some core Adobe Photoshop concepts in this five-day beginner bootcamp. The curriculum focuses on industry standard techniques and tools for photographers, graphic artists, video post production professionals, and web designers. Specific topics include professional imagery, fully leveraging available tools, consistent color output, Photoshop integration, and workflow management.

Combine the best elements of Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop in this five-day introductory bootcamp. Photoshop is one of the world’s foremost graphics editing tools, and Lightroom enables users to manipulate and manage a large number of images. Specific areas of instruction include professional image importing and creation, managing and viewing photos, grouping, metadata, keywords, filtering, sideshows, image publication, and workflow optimization.

This 2-day course teaches the basic features and functions of Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will learn how to create, modify and edit basic images. More advanced topic include using camera raw, adjusting layers, and using image refinement techniques. Finally, students will learn how to organize their assets using Adobe Bridge.

This 2-day course on Adobe Photoshop CC builds on the first course and introduces students to more advanced capabilities. Students will learn how to create raster images, apply vector image tools and advanced layer techniques, and edit videos. Because project management is also important, this course will also teach students how to define the audience and purpose of a project, avoid problems with copyright infringement, and manage tasks and responsibilities.

This 2-day course teaches students how to use the basic functions of Adobe Illustrator. Instructors will cover Artboards and Workspaces before introducing the Tool Palette. Students will learn how to use Live Paint, the Pen tool and all of Photoshop’s patterns and color palettes. Completion of the program will prepare students to create professional effects, logos and multilayered designs.

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.

Deepen your understanding of Adobe Illustrator in this two-day, intermediate level course. Through a series of hands-on exercises, participants who have completed Illustrator I develop, evaluate, and optimize eye-catching websites. Specific topics include using the appearance panel, creating advanced clipping masks, customizing the workspace, managing workflow, using advanced brush techniques and the gradient mesh tool, inserting graphs, and utilizing patterns. Other topics include logo digitization, basic symbolism, and artistic perspective.

Obtain the techniques and tools you need to create successful product designs in this one-day intermediate Adobe Illustrator course. Through a combination of instructor guidance, individual and group projects, and class discussions, participants learn how to create feature rich and visually appealing websites that engage users. Specific topics include setting up the artboard, using guides, snapping, grids, texts, and shapes, and exporting assets.

Increase your Adobe Illustrator proficiency in this five-day, basic-level bootcamp. This platform is one of the leading vector graphics designing and editing programs in the world. Participants who are somewhat familiar with Illustrator usually benefit from this course. Specific topics include layered animation, gradients, transparency, 3D effects, working with colors and color groups, and using tools like Artboard, Bristle Brushes, Puppet Wart, Property Tools, and Shape Builder.

This 1-day introductory course will train participants in the basics of Adobe Photoshop, including the Photoshop work area and photo manipulation. Participants will retouch images, create layered images, and start using masks. File management as well as the basics of incorporating Adobe Bridge will be covered.

Learn raster images, vector images, advanced layer techniques, and the basics of video editing in Adobe Photoshop. In addition, students will learn how to automate tasks with Actions and manage their files.This 1-day Photoshop course is for those with a basic understanding of Photoshop looking to add intermediate-level skills.