A new career in graphic design
HELENA DAYS - UK
ADVANCED GRAPHIC DESIGN - LEVEL 3
VISUAL COMMUNICATION - SPECIALIST DESIGN LEVEL 4




My journey started at college where I did an NVQ in Art & Design, I wanted to study Graphic Design but didn’t get the results I needed, and because of this, my path took a different root.
Now I am 40 years old and didn’t think I could start a career in Graphic design, I am located in the Bristol area.
I tried to use some of my college skills to help my husband's business. As a housewife, I had time to learn and self-taught myself how to use Adobe programs and web design.
Unfortunately, this didn’t work out no fault of mine but I was left with all these new skills.

My Journey to becoming a Graphic Designer
I found myself wanting to learn more and really enjoyed it, I made the decision to get qualifications so I could go back to work full-time.
Working in a full-time job that paid for me to study for my dream job, I found Creative Design School, which offers courses online for graphic design. I hope to take a degree from these courses so I can apply for a permanent position in design.
The online course from Creative Design School really appealed to me because I could talk face-to-face with my tutor, just like being at college. Skype sessions are very useful, and so are student examples.
Now I decided to take Advanced Level 3, this course was a more advanced course, and I realised I had jumped over the basics my tutor offered for me to take a lower course, but I was set to do well. This just meant a little extra studying, and my tutor really helped guide me. I would recommend these courses.
I have achieved 100% in all my Modules so far, and my tutor is an inspiration. The courses are very easy to understand, and my questions or worries are answered quickly.
Now I am hoping to go on to be a very successful Graphic Designer.

Helena has now complete her Advanced Graphic Design Level 3 Diploma Course successfully and is now studying our Visual Communication Level 4 Diploma Course.




COMPLETE COURSES LIST 2026- 2027
SCHOOL OF GRAPHIC DESIGN
Graphic Design for Beginners Level 1
Graphic Design Level 2
Advanced Graphic Design Level 3
SPECIALIST DESIGN COURSES LEVEL 4
Advertising Design Level 4
Brand & Corporate ID Design Level 4
Packaging Design Level 4
Visual Communication Level 4
PROFESSIONAL + BUSINESS COURSES LEVEL 5
Creative Thinking & Process Techniques PL5
Creative Team Building PL5
SCHOOL OF TEXTILE DESIGN
Textile Design for Beginners Level 1
Textile Design Level 2
SHORT COURSES + WORKSHOPS
Introduction to Graphic Design Short Course
Logo Design Short Course
Creative Thinking Short Course
Become a Freelancer Short Course
Digital Illustration for Beginners Short Course
