Free Graphic Design Classes NYC: Intro to Graphic Design Seminar

Want to get into graphic design? In this webinar, you’ll learn what graphic designers do, what apps they use, how to get started, and more. See examples of design work and learn about creating a graphic design portfolio.You’ll learn what steps you need to take in order to get started in graphic design, including any classes and certificate programs that would be appropriate for you.

What is graphic design? Graphic design is visual communication through artwork or combined images and text. From logos to ads, social media graphics, magazines, books, websites, apps, and more, graphic designers create many of the things you see.

This is the perfect way for you to start learning about graphic design before diving into one of our many hands-on Graphic Design courses (in-person in NYC or live online). We offer courses in Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, as well as a New York-approved Graphic Design Certificate and Digital Design Certificate.

What You’ll Learn

What graphic designers do
The apps graphic designers use (Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, etc.)
See examples of design work
Strategies for developing a graphic design portfolio
How to get started learning graphic design

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Take the next step in your learning journey with a class at Noble Desktop. Get hands-on, interactive, training led by expert instructors. Quickly learn valuable new skills in a short workshop or start your career transformation in one of our immersive NY State-approved certificate programs.

Our flexible scheduling makes it easy to find a class at the right time for you, whether you attend in NYC or live online. All Noble Desktop classes come with a free retake within one year to ensure you get the most out or your learning experience.

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Graphic Design Certificate

Weekdays, weeknights, or weekends
84 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Become a graphic designer. Learn about design, typography, photo retouching, vector graphics, and much more as you study Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Explore design concepts in a project-based Graphic Design Bootcamp, where you’ll work on designs for your portfolio to show prospective employers or clients.

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UX & UI Design Certificate

Weeknights only
132 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Learn the skills to become a UX or UI Designer. This course teaches UX & UI design concepts, industry-standard tools, and research methods. You'll build a portfolio of projects and receive one-on-one mentoring to prepare for your new career.

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Digital Design Certificate

Weekdays or weeknights
138 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Become a well-rounded Digital Designer. Learn the essential Adobe applications, Figma for UI design, and key design concepts and theory. Develop portfolio projects to showcase your work to employers and clients.

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Motion Graphics Certificate

Weeknights or weekdays
102 hours
Prerequisites required
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Become a Motion Graphics Designer. Learn motion graphics with animation and video editing (plus special effects) created in Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Then showcase what you’ve learned by creating a motion graphics demo reel.

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Video Editing Certificate

Weeknights or weekdays
78 hours
Open to beginners
Financing available
1:1 Mentoring

Become a Video Editor. Learn video editing (along with some motion graphics and audio editing) with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition. Then showcase what you’ve learned by creating a video editing demo reel.

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Graphic Design Certificate

UX & UI Design Certificate

Digital Design Certificate

Motion Graphics Certificate

Video Editing Certificate