Graphic Design Classes Irvine, CA

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 AI for Graphic Design, students learn to integrate AI tools within Adobe applications like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to enhance their creative processes and streamline tasks. The course covers using AI to generate images, create text-to-vector graphics, and optimize workflows with advanced AI features. This hands-on training is designed to help graphic designers stay ahead in the evolving design landscape.

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.

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 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.