INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHIC DESIGN
SHORT COURSE
LEARNING HOW TO BECOME A GRAPHIC DESIGNER STARTS FROM UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS
What Is Graphic Design?
Graphic design is the skill of creating visual content that communicates a clear message to your audience. You see graphic design everywhere, from posters and billboards to packaging and logos. As a designer, you need a well-planned strategy to build a strong image, whether it’s a business logo or branded packaging, so your visuals stay consistent and strengthen your brand identity.
About Our Introduction to Graphic Design Short Course
At The Creative Design School, we offer an Introduction to Graphic Design Short Course designed for anyone who wants to learn graphic design but doesn’t yet have the basic skills or knowledge. In particular, this course is perfect for beginners, including marketing assistants, admin or secretarial staff, and employers who want to develop their teams’ design skills.
Learn Professional Design Software
During the course, you will learn to use leading design software such as Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign) or Affinity Suite (Designer, Photo, and Publisher). Additionally, your personal course tutor will guide you step by step, showing you how to use the tools correctly and creatively. Moreover, you can reach your tutor through our online campus messaging system, available seven days a week, and you’ll also meet once a week for a live one-hour Skype lesson at a time that suits you both.
What You Will Learn
Over six modules, you will build a solid foundation in graphic design. You will:
• Gain an introduction to the core principles of graphic design
• Learn to plan your projects for better results and less frustration
• Discover techniques to find inspiration for your work
• Understand how to present your designs professionally
• Create your own design project to show what you’ve learned
These skills will set you on the right path toward a successful career in graphic design.
Projects and Personal Support
At the end of each module, you will complete a project that demonstrates your progress. Furthermore, your tutor will review your work, help you strengthen any weak areas, and give you the confidence to keep moving forward.
Course Duration and Study Time
The course runs for 6–8 weeks, with flexibility for students who have other commitments. Typically, most students spend around 5–8 hours each week studying and working on assignments.
Take the Next Step in Your Design Career
After completing this course, you will have the essential skills and knowledge to start your journey as a graphic designer. If you’re ready to grow further, we recommend exploring our Diploma courses in Graphic Design to continue building your expertise.
START DATE: Start Anytime of the Year
DURATION: 6-8 weeks
COURSE FEE: £350
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This course has been designed for those who wish to start in graphic design but have not had any formal training or experience in this subject. Throughout the course, each module comes with projects and assignments that you will carry out with the help of your Design & Training Coach. The goal is to complete this short course over six weeks.
MODULE ONE: What is Graphic Design
To begin with, you may think you already know what graphic design is. However, you will be surprised by how much you don’t know. In this module, we will show you what graphic design is all about and what you need to learn to become a confident, professional designer.
MODULE TWO: Basic Tools for a Graphic Designer
Next, you will need a variety of tools and skills to deliver an effective design project. Once again, your appointed Design & Training Coach will show you all the attributes required to guide you through the design process.
MODULE THREE: Basic Planning Process
At times, getting ideas when you’re staring at a blank screen or sheet of paper isn’t easy. Here, we will show you ways to find inspiration and learn basic creative thinking techniques.
MODULE FOUR: How to find inspiration
Similarly, coming up with ideas when you feel stuck can be challenging. Therefore, this module will teach you how to find inspiration and apply simple creative thinking methods.
MODULE FIVE: Presentation Skills
In addition, professionally presenting your designs is very important in the design industry. During this module, you will learn how to develop your own style of presentation.
MODULE SIX: Creating your design
Finally, this module will be your main project. Here, you will demonstrate everything you have learned in this course, with guidance from your course tutor.
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