511 Graphic Design & Illustration courses

Our beginners Adobe Illustrator course provides effective training in the use of Illustrator's tools to create stunning illustrations and type effects. From our London studios you will learn to design logos and printable documents, work with colours, gradients, layers, fonts, and photos to create eye-catching illustrations and text effects.

The comprehensive Logo Design has been designed by industry experts to provide learners with everything they need to enhance their skills and knowledge in their chosen area of study. Enrol on the Logo Design today, and learn from the very best the industry has to offer! This best selling Logo Design has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Logo Design is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Logo Design is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Logo Design is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Logo Design , you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Logo Design will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Logo Design to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

The comprehensive Adobe Illustrator Level 3 has been designed by industry experts to provide learners with everything they need to enhance their skills and knowledge in their chosen area of study. Enrol on the Adobe Illustrator Level 3 today, and learn from the very best the industry has to offer! This best selling Adobe Illustrator Level 3 has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Adobe Illustrator Level 3 is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Adobe Illustrator Level 3 is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Adobe Illustrator Level 3 is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Adobe Illustrator Level 3, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Adobe Illustrator Level 3 will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Adobe Illustrator Level 3 to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

The comprehensive Digital Painting Masterclass has been designed by industry experts to provide learners with everything they need to enhance their skills and knowledge in their chosen area of study. Enrol on the Digital Painting Masterclass today, and learn from the very best the industry has to offer! This best selling Digital Painting Masterclass has been developed by industry professionals and has already been completed by hundreds of satisfied students. This in-depth Digital Painting Masterclass is suitable for anyone who wants to build their professional skill set and improve their expert knowledge. The Digital Painting Masterclass is CPD-accredited, so you can be confident you're completing a quality training course will boost your CV and enhance your career potential. The Digital Painting Masterclass is made up of several information-packed modules which break down each topic into bite-sized chunks to ensure you understand and retain everything you learn. After successfully completing the Digital Painting Masterclass, you will be awarded a certificate of completion as proof of your new skills. If you are looking to pursue a new career and want to build your professional skills to excel in your chosen field, the certificate of completion from the Digital Painting Masterclass will help you stand out from the crowd. You can also validate your certification on our website. We know that you are busy and that time is precious, so we have designed the Digital Painting Masterclass to be completed at your own pace, whether that's part-time or full-time. Get full course access upon registration and access the course materials from anywhere in the world, at any time, from any internet-enabled device.  Our experienced tutors are here to support you through the entire learning process and answer any queries you may have via email.

Adobe authorised live online course with study materials and certificate of completion included Designed with the experienced user in mind, this one day course offers those already familiar with Illustrator the chance to explore more of its complex creative options, and increase their productivity and output. Creating 3D type and shapes, advanced use of colour and bespoke brushes are just some of the advanced techniques you will learn for creating professional print and web-ready artwork. Description Completing this course will enable you to do the following and more: Use Professional Artboard setup Work with Advanced drawing and path editing techniques Use Advanced Layers with Sub Layers Create and edit Symbols Create and edit Brushes Learn Power user shortcuts/workflow techniques Use Advanced colour, creating Colour Groups, colour management Use Advanced typography and text layout techniques Create 3D shapes Create 3D type Work with Gradient Mesh tool to create effects Add multiple effects to a single object Use Non-destructive design using Appearance Create and use Actions For the full course content please download the course information pdf listed above. Who is this course for? This course is perfect for experienced Illustrator users who want to learn how to make use of more of the applications powerful features and improve their workflow. Requirements Attendees should have a good working knowledge of Illustrator. You will need a broadband internet connection to participate in this live online course. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Adobe authorised live online course with study materials and certificate of completion included During this 1 day intermediate level Adobe Illustrator course you will learn how to use Illustrator's tools to create stunning illustrations and type effects. Building on our Introduction to Illustrator (or your exisiting basic knowledge) you will learn how to work with colours, create printable documents, use gradients, layers, fonts, text effects, work with page and product design along with many other more advanced features. Description Professional Drawing with Illustrator Scale and Resizing Use Guides and Rulers Work with Colours in Illustrator Work with Clipping Masks Use Text copy and Typography in Illustrator Modify Objects Import and work with Textures Work with Opacity Work with 3D Elements Output your Artwork Bring a Fluorescent Transparency to Life Create Layouts for Product Placement and Packaging Save for Web & Devices For the full course content please download the course information pdf listed above. Who is this course for? This is a great course for existing Adobe Illustrator users who want to learn how to make use of more of the applications powerful features and improve their workflow. Requirements Attendees should have a basic knowledge of Illustrator. You will need a broadband internet connection to participate in this live online course. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Adobe Authorised Training. Live online course with study materials and certificate of completion included Our beginners Adobe Illustrator course provides effective training in the use of Illustrator's tools to create stunning illustrations and type effects. From our London studios you will learn to design logos and printable documents, work with colours, gradients, layers, fonts, and photos to create eye-catching illustrations and text effects. Resources Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Course Information Description Completing this course will enable you to do the following and more: Understand the concepts of non-destructive image editing Understand differences between image file types Re-size, crop and export images Create special effects using filters Confidently work with multiple Photoshop layers Perform substantial image corrections and enhancements Format and optimise images for web & social media use Add text to your images Produce banner ads for web advertising For the full course content please download the course information pdf listed above. Who is this course for? This workshop is suitable for anyone looking to learn Illustrator from scratch or wanting to improve their existing knowledge of the program. Career path Attendees should have basic PC or Mac skills. You will need a broadband internet connection to participate in this live online course. Certificates Certificate of completion Digital certificate - Included

Description: Want to take your creative skills to the next level and design amazing logos, typography and more? This Advanced Diploma in Graphic Design Course is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this industry. You will also get step-by-step guidance on Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. This graphic design course is a complete guide to becoming a fully qualified graphic designer. You will learn the general principles and methods of visual communication, to enable you to create incredible graphics that tell a story and grabs your client's attention. Throughout this online course, you will expand your knowledge of the creative processes involved in graphic design and will gain the confidence to fine-tune your style. The course will also explore methods for designing graphics for both print and digital, from blogs to magazines, posters and social media. Whether you want to improve your proficiency in Adobe InDesign or kickstart your career in graphic design, this short course will help you to become a skilled master in your field. Please Note: All the Videos of Live classes are recorded and are included in the course. Who is the course for? Anyone that has an interest in learning more about the graphic design process. A career in graphic design is open to graduates of any design-related discipline, for example 3D design, communication design, photography, illustration or visual art, but a specific graphic design degree will be the most useful. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email.   Advanced Theory Semester Week 1: Lesson 1 00:56:00 Week 1: Lesson 2 01:00:00 Week 2: Lesson 1 01:02:00 Week 2 : Lesson 2 01:03:00 Week 3: Lesson 1 01:01:00 Week 3: Lesson 2 01:01:00 Week 4: Lesson 1 00:51:00 Week 4: Lesson 2 00:51:00 Semester Final Exam - Advanced Theory 00:20:00 Professional Creation Semester Week 1: Lesson 1 00:57:00 Week 1: Lesson 2 01:00:00 Week 2: Lesson 1 00:56:00 Week 2: Lesson 2 00:58:00 Week 3: Lesson 1 01:00:00 Week 3: Lesson 2 01:05:00 Week 4: Lesson 1 00:56:00 Week 4: Lesson 2 01:00:00 Semester Final Exam - Professional Creation 00:20:00 Career Semester Week 1: Lesson 1 00:44:00 Week 1: Lesson 2 00:58:00 Week 2: Lesson 1 01:00:00 Week 2: Lesson 2 00:47:00 Week 3: Lesson 1 00:51:00 Week 3: Lesson 2 00:00:00 Week 4: Lesson 1 01:03:00 Week 4: Lesson 2 01:03:00 Semester Final Exam - Career 00:20:00 Order Your Certificates and Transcripts Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

To drive actions and get decisions made, you need to be able to present effectively to customers, clients, senior managers or colleagues. The perfect presentation is a potent combination of content, design and delivery  You need to distill down complex concepts, large data sets, intricate processes and innovative ideas. You need to make the right design choices to ensure your slide decks communicate quickly (as well as looking great). And you need the confidence and storytelling techniques to lead your audience through the content.  This course is for anyone who regularly needs to create and deliver presentations for different stakeholders. It will cover how to plan, design and deliver brilliant presentations.  Sample learning content  Session 1: Planning a presentation  Assessing the needs and level of understanding of your audience. Frameworks for building a logical and compelling narrative. Emphasising key messages, while allowing for deep dives and questions. Session 2: Presenting data and processes Understand graphical perception and how people absorb visual information. Effective charts for different types of data stories. How to display processes, timelines and organisational structures. Session 3: Design tricks Using colours to add emphasis and meaning. Creating hierarchies of information to help your audience. Building templates and style guides. Session 4: Delivery techniques Perfecting your performance in-person or online. Dealing with difficult questions and hostile audiences. Refining the beginning, middle and end of your narrative. Delivery We deliver our courses over Zoom, to maximise flexibility. The training can be delivered in a single day, or across multiple sessions. All of our courses are live and interactive – every session includes a mix of formal tuition and hands-on exercises. To ensure this is possible, the number of attendees is capped at 16 people.  Tutor Alan Rutter is the founder of Fire Plus Algebra. He is a specialist in communicating complex subjects through data visualisation, writing and design. He teaches for General Assembly and runs in-house training for public sector clients including the Home Office, the Department of Transport, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the Health Foundation, and numerous local government and emergency services teams. He previously worked with Guardian Masterclasses on curating and delivering new course strands, including developing and teaching their B2B data visualisation courses. He oversaw the iPad edition launches of Wired, GQ, Vanity Fair and Vogue in the UK, and has worked with Condé Nast International as product owner on a bespoke digital asset management system for their 11 global markets. Testimonial "We’ve now worked with Alan for almost 3 years, and during that time he has continued to deliver the highest quality training for our clients and delegates. Alan’s passionate delivery style has continued to deliver innovative training solutions to over 1500 delegates across the public, private and voluntary sector. Each of our courses with him has always delivered exceptional feedback and satisfaction levels." Joe Barlow | Head of Programme, Understanding ModernGov

It has been found that visual communication is vastly more effective than other forms of communication. It is a very stimulating form of communication, especially when paired with vivid colours. Graphic designers have a similar job, where they convey many different subtle messages using their creativity and artistic talents. This Diploma in Graphic Design course will help you learn basic techniques in Adobe Photoshop, Illustration and In-design in order to build up your confidence and help you start the journey to become a professional. This course will initially give you a background understanding in what graphic design really is, following which you will learn about the principles and elements of design -which are considered the building blocks of graphic designing. You will also discover the different terms, tips and tools used to pick the best colours. After this is where the whole course starts getting interesting as you start learning to use Photoshop, understand Typography, design logos using illustrator and finally discover more about web designing and printing. This diploma level course is the full package and is ideal for anyone pursuing a career in graphics design. Who is the course for? Anyone that has an interest in learning more about the graphic design process. A career in graphic design is open to graduates of any design-related discipline, for example 3D design, communication design, photography, illustration or visual art, but a specific graphic design degree will be the most useful. Entry Requirement: This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds. Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the qualification. Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course. Assessment:  At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days. Why choose us? Affordable, engaging & high-quality e-learning study materials; Tutorial videos/materials from the industry leading experts; Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform; Efficient exam systems for the assessment and instant result; The UK & internationally recognized accredited qualification; Access to course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime; The benefit of career advancement opportunities; 24/7 student support via email.   LESSON 01 Basics of Graphic Design 00:56:00 LESSON 02 Foundation in Design 01:00:00 LESSON 03 Adobe Photoshop Basics 01:02:00 LESSON 04 Designers go to Software 01:03:00 LESSON 05 Adobe Illustrator Introduction and Typography 01:01:00 LESSON 06 Creating Logos with Illustrator 01:02:00 LESSON 07 Web Page Design Basics 00:51:00 LESSON 08 Adobe in Design and Print Work Introduction 01:02:00 Refer A Friend Refer A Friend 00:00:00 Final Exam Final Exam - Diploma in Graphic Design 00:20:00 Order Your Certificates and Transcripts Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00