Sketch Bootcamp
Hands-on Training from Experts
NYC or Live Online
Learn Sketch for UX & UI design (web & app design) in hands-on training
All sessions are full. Contact us to be added to the waiting list.
This class is not currently available. Take our Figma Bootcamp to learn the current industry-standard tool for user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design.
In this class, you’ll thoroughly learn Sketch from beginning to advanced features for UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) design.
You’ll learn to design web layouts for mobile, tablet, and desktop (or screens for apps) using text, graphics, styles, and more. With artboards and layout guides, you can design on popular grid systems (like Bootstrap), making it easier to design responsive webpages.
Symbols are where Sketch really shines. They let you reuse design elements (such as buttons) while allowing each instance to be customized. Being able to globally update symbols will enable you to create flexible design systems that are easier to manage. You’ll learn how to share symbols (and styles) across files and computers to keep everything in sync and updated. This is useful for individual designers, but especially important when managing a team of designers to make sure everyone is using the latest design components.
Sketch is vector-based, so graphics can scale for a variety of sizes, and export as hi-res (Retina @2x) graphics for the web or apps. Exporting graphics is quick. Mark what you want to export, select the filetype and size, and you’re ready to export.
Turn your designs into clickable prototypes using Sketch’s native prototyping tools as well as using InVision and the InVision Craft plugin.
Start using Sketch plugins that add new features and save time by making things easier, using plugins that we recommend.
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Schedule & Enrollment: Sketch Bootcamp
- 12 Hours
- $650
- NYC or Live Online
- Free retake
- Setup assistance
- Expert instructors
- Small classes
Not currently scheduled.
Email hello@nobledesktop.com to request this course, or see related courses with upcoming availability
Similar course for more scheduling options:
Figma is a UX/UI tool that looks and works similarly to Sketch. While Sketch is for Macs only, Figma can be used on Macs or PCs.
Figma Bootcamp
12 hours
$695
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Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects. Switch between live-online and in-person as needed, even after the course has started.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
On Campus in NYC 185 Madison Ave, NYC
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor in the room with you
- Computer and software provided
Live Online Remote, from anywhere
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
- Live, interactive class
- Experienced instructor teaching over Zoom
- Remote setup assistance provided
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Free Retake & Class Recordings
Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!
Free Retake
We offer a single free retake of the the class within a year.
Class Recordings
You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within one business day of the session’s end. Recordings are available for one month after the session.
Sketch Bootcamp Curriculum
What You’ll Learn at a Glance
- Create UI (user interface) and UX (user experience) designs for websites and apps
- Build layouts using text, images, layout grids, artboards, pages, and more.
- Design finished layouts that are optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop screens
- Harness the power of symbols to create reuseable design elements.
- Optimize graphics for web and app design (create hi‑res 2x graphics, SVG, JPEG, and PNG).
- Turn your designs into clickable prototypes that can be shared with others (using Sketch’s built in features, as well as InVision)
- Master Sketch’s symbols by learning how to override their content and styling to create powerful design systems.
- Update symbols and styles across multiple Sketch files (or computers) using shared Libraries.
- Use Sketch’s vector drawing tools to create icons & more.
- Learn useful plugins that can add amazing new features to Sketch.
Project Examples
Learn practical skills by working on real projects with instructor guidance and lectures to strengthen and improve your skill.
Course Syllabus
Section 1
Creating New Files & Designing on a Grid System
- Creating a new file
- Artboards & pages
- Setting up a layout grid
- Creating colored backgrounds for text
- Importing text
Adjusting the Layout for Tablets & Mobile Phones
- Designing with Bootstrap’s grid
- Adapting the design for tablets
- Adapting the design for mobile phones
Inserting & Masking Photos
- Importing photos
- Cropping a photo (masking)
- Custom shaped masks
Inserting Vector Graphics, Fills, Shadows, & More
- Importing & modifying vector graphics
- Making grouped objects easily selectable
- Layer opacity vs. fill opacity
- Aligning & distributing layers
- Reusing colors found in the design
- Adding a drop shadow
Section 2
Layer Styles (Reusable Appearance)
- Creating a layer style
- Changing & renaming layer styles
- Making a style to darken full-width background photos
Text Styles (Reusable Appearance)
- Creating text styles
- Editing text styles
- Renaming styles & organizing into folders
Symbols (Reusable Components)
- Creating & editing symbols
- Customizing content inside a symbol
- Controlling the layout & resizing of symbols
- Renaming symbols
- Moving symbols between pages
Exporting Assets: SVG & PNG
- Exporting artboards
- Exporting for web as SVG & PNG
- Exporting into folders
Exporting Assets: 1x & 2x JPEG
- Exporting as JPEG
- Properly setting JPEG quality
Section 3
Symbols: Overrides & Custom Data
- Controlling Symbol Overrides
- Overriding Images Within a Symbol
- Custom Data Sources
- Masks vs. Image Fills
Symbols: Nested Layer Styles & Nested Symbols
- Using Layer Styles in Symbols
- Nesting Symbols
Smart Layout
- Using the Tidy button
- Adjusting Symbol Spacing
- Reordering Content
- Using Smart Layout for Symbols
Shared Libraries (Symbols, Styles, & Colors)
- Creating & Using Shared Libraries
Section 4
Vector Drawing & Graphics Tips & Tricks
- Drawing Custom Vector Shapes
- Borders: End & Join Options
- Multiple Borders
- Multiple Ways to Rotate
- Copying & Pasting Layer Style
- Rounding Vector Corners
Creating a Clickable Prototype with Sketch’s Native Tools
- Creating a Prototype
- Linking between artboards
- Hotspots
- Fixed Position Elements
Sharing Native Prototypes & Sketch Cloud Documents
- Sharing a Prototype with Others (via Sketch Cloud)
Creating a Clickable Prototype with Craft (by InVision)
- Installing Craft
- Creating an InVision prototype
- Linking between artboards
- Creating overlays & fixed headers
- Updating the design
- Sharing the prototype
Plugins
- How to Use Some Recommended Plugins
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring anything to the class?
In-person classes: No, we provide Macs with Sketch installed.
Live online classes: You will need your own Mac and a copy of Sketch (which may require a recent version of macOS so please check the system requirements). If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com
Does this course require any prior knowledge or experience?
Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?
This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
Can I take this course online (remote learning)?
You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
How does attending “live online” work?
- Students can attend this training remotely through screen sharing software (we use Zoom).
- Participants can hear the instruction, ask questions, and even share their screen with the instructor.
- For audio you can use your computer’s microphone/speakers or call a phone number that we’ll provide.
- Classes are activity-based and taught by a live instructor, so we strongly encourage students who are local to the area to attend in person!
- You will need your own computer and copy of any required software. If you don’t have the software, you can usually do a free trial or purchase your own license. If you need assistance, contact us at hello@nobledesktop.com
What happens if I need to miss a session?
You have some options:
- You can watch a recording of the session. We will provide any course materials.
- If you can’t come into the classroom but can still attend remotely, we will provide you with the Zoom login information.
- You can use your free retake to make up any missed class time.
