Visual Design Classes NYC

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.

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 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.

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 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 12-hour class, participants will learn how to use Sketch for UI and UX design. Students will thoroughly learn Sketch’s features (such as artboards, symbols, styles, and more) so they can design websites, apps, or digital graphics. Once the visual design is complete, attendees will learn how to convert it into a working prototype to show clients or for user testing (using both Sketch’s native prototyping features as well as InVision). Finally, participants will learn how to send designs to clients and developers using an easy to share web link generated through the Sketch Cloud. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this 6-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Sketch in order to feel comfortable using the design software right away. Students will learn Sketch’s features so they can design websites, apps, or any digital graphic. Attendees will learn about artboards, symbols, and exporting graphics to send over to developers. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this 6-hour advanced level class, students will advance their Sketch skills to the next level. Students will learn how to convert a visual design into a working prototype to show clients or for user testing (using both Sketch’s native prototyping features as well as InVision). Students will also learn how to send designs to clients and developers using an easy to share web link generated through the Sketch Cloud. Attendees will also learn advanced capabilities of symbols, how to reuse design elements with shared libraries, how to draw vectors within Sketch, and more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this 18-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Illustrator so they can start using it right away. Attendees will create a variety of graphics such as logos, icons, patterns, and more. Students will learn how to use the Pen tool to draw custom vector graphics, convert hand-made drawings to vectors, use the Pathfinder feature to merge basic shapes into complex shapes, create patterns for fashion design, save files appropriately for web or print, and much more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this 6-hour class, students will learn the basics of Photoshop for digitally touching up photographs. Students will discover foundational retouching and color correction techniques, learn how to make selections, and how to save files properly for web or print. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this class, you’ll thoroughly learn Adobe XD from beginning to advanced features for UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) design. Learn to create wireframes and turn them into finished designs that are optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens; create complex & realistic prototypes; design on grids, extract image assets, create hi-res 2x graphics, and more

In this 18-hour class, students will learn how to take their Photoshop retouching skills to the next level. Students will move beyond the basics and learn how to make complex selections, apply advanced color correction techniques, explore masking in-depth, discover secret ways of using blend modes to improve contrast and color correction, and more. Attendees will also learn advanced sharpening techniques, how to smooth skin textures, and how to use color management to more faithfully reproduce colors across various media types such as web and print. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

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.

In this 6-hour class, participants will get started with the basics of Illustrator for drawing and editing vector graphics. Attendees will learn how to create vector graphics that can be used for logos, icons, and more. Students will also learn how to use the Pen tool to draw custom graphics, convert hand-made drawings into vectors, save files appropriately for web or print, and much more. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

In this 6-hour class, participants will learn the important fundamentals of Adobe XD in order to get up and running with the design tool right away. Students will learn how to use artboards, components, and character styles in order to design websites, apps, or digital graphics. Once the visual design is complete, attendees will learn how to convert their designs into a working prototype to share with clients or for user testing. Finally, participants will learn how to send designs to clients and developers using an easy to share web link. The class includes a free retake and a step-by-step workbook.

Kick your Adobe XD skills up a notch and dive deeper into this amazing design app. Building on the fundamentals learn some of XD's more advanced features for user interface and user experience design.

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.

Earn a professional certification in Adobe Photoshop with this program. This comprehensive course includes 36 hours of Photoshop classes, 6 hours of private tutoring, and the Adobe Certified Professional exam, providing tailored support for both beginners and experienced users, with the option to opt for additional private tutoring if the exam is not your goal.

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.