Design Classes Irvine, CA

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a website designer and front-end web developer. Students will learn to build webpages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as how to design webpages with Figma. Participants will learn developer tools such as Git to collaborate with developers, modern web technologies such as Flexbox, Grid, and Bootstrap to efficiently create responsive websites, WordPress to create websites and blogs, and the creation of marketing emails with HTML & CSS. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career in web design. The program includes a free retake and each course includes a step-by-step workbook.

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.

Learn the essentials of engaging with the user, concept development, and prototyping for an optimal user outcome. Students develop the ability to analyze and share results with a real-world client in a customer-centered approach. Through the use of stunning designs created in Figma and Adobe XD, participants develop the finely tuned nuances of UX/UI.

Master video editing and build a demo reel to show employers. In this course, you'll learn video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, audio editing with Adobe Audition, and get started with motion graphics and animation with After Effects. You’ll gain an understanding of how these apps work together, as well as workflow strategies. Along the way, you’ll create projects that teach you Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects. In the final demo reel (portfolio) development course, you’ll create independent projects to showcase your newly-developed skills. This course comes with one-on-one mentoring sessions where you'll receive career advice and resume assistance.

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.

This course teaches students how to use Macromedia Fireworks to create vector graphics. Students will learn how to use Fireworks to apply effects, textures and pattern, and to optimize graphics of all kinds for use online. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

In this Introduction to XML training course, you will learn basic and intermediate skills. You learn to access, modify, and search XML documents using the Document Object Model (DOM) and XQuery, dynamically transform XML documents into various display formats and implement strategies to secure XML data interchange. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

Pivot your career path in this 24-week user interface/user experience (UI/UX) bootcamp. Join a growing professional field by breathing life into buzzwords like “user-friendly interface” and “interactive design” as you work toward a UX/UI developer certificate. Specific topics include design research, wireframing, visual prototyping, UI developing, and web prototyping.

This program teaches the foundational skills of UX/UI in 2 days. Students will learn about the foundational principles of user experience design, from user personas, audience targeting, and brainstorming methods. The second day of the program will focus on design considerations such as navigation and interface elements. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

This 3-day program in Creative Design Innovation teaches students how to unlock their creative thinking skills. Students will learn practical tricks and tools for expanding their creative influence in any industry. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

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 2-day Adobe Photoshop course gives beginning students the tools they need to create professional-grade images and graphics. Students will learn how to manipulate images and graphics in both print and digital documents. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

Master complex professional techniques in this 1-day Adobe Photoshop intermediate level class. Students will use tools like Smart Radius, Vanishing Point, Refined Edge, Smart Objects, and Puppet Warp to create high-quality and precise images. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

This 2-day Adobe Illustrator course teaches basic and intermediate skills. Students will learn how to use and apply gradients, patterns, colors, and special effects. They will also learn how to publish their creations on digital and physical canvases. Other specific topics include exporting and saving work, complex illustration, Illustrator text, tool usage, and fill/stroke objects. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

Further develop your Adobe Illustrator skills in this 1-day advanced course. Students will learn to use the Gradient Mesh tool, 3D drawings, and special effects to create a complex website, social media, and print images. Specific topics include an interface overview, drawing and stylizing objects, advanced layering, combining objects, and Illustrator text usage. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

This course teaches the basics of Adobe InDesign in one day. Participants create digital and print publications to learn about photo placement, object manipulation, text threading, and text formatting. Advanced topics include graphic design, publication, master pages, effects and transparency, color pallets, and gradients. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.

Advance your Adobe InDesign proficiency with this 2-day intermediate level course. Existing users will learn how to create more complex documents and professional-grade product. Specific topics include advanced graphics and effects, document and page information, CC darker interface, layers, tables, and styles. This program includes free repeats within six months and courseware you can keep for reference later.