Graphic Design Classes San Jose, 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.

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 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 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.

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 introductory course to Adobe Illustrator uses 15 project-based lessons to teach the fundamentals of this tool. Students will learn how to use the Essentials workspace to navigate the Illustrator workflow. During this 3-day program, students will also learn how to use Illustrator’s tools to edit and combine shapes, create graphics for everything from websites to t-shirts, and develop web content.

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 Illustrator course will start students off with learning the basics before progressing onwards to more in-depth techniques. Beginning with learning the interface, students will then be taught how to work with type, the drawing tools, using colors, and the Live Trace function. They will then progress to using Symbols and the 3D functions of Illustrator, as well as masking.

Learn advanced Illustrator techniques in this 2-day course, starting with completing full vector illustrations using the Pen tool. Higher-level skills will be taught, including the Blob brush tool, Gradients, and Transformation tools, giving students the tools to create their own designs. Students will be educated in pattern creation and logo design, allowing them to develop their own branding tools.

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.

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.