Master design applications and graphic design concepts to create visually compelling, professional-quality designs. You will build a strong portfolio showcasing your work to potential employers and clients.
Professional Design Software Skills:
- Use Photoshop to edit, retouch, and enhance digital photographs
- Create vector graphics and illustrations in Adobe Illustrator
- Design page layouts and multi-page documents using InDesign
Foundational Design Principles:
Learn essential graphic design concepts, including typography, color theory, composition, design theory, balance, hierarchy, and other principles that distinguish professional work from amateur efforts.
Portfolio Development:
Create portfolio-ready design projects, including social media graphics, logo designs, and cover art. Building a strong portfolio is critical for demonstrating your capabilities to clients and employers. You will upload your finished work to Adobe Portfolio, which comes included with your Creative Cloud membership, creating a professional online portfolio website to showcase your skills.
Accreditation:
This certificate program has been approved by the New York State Department of Education. No prior design or technical experience is required; you only need basic comfort with computer use and software interfaces.
Learn more about the Graphic Design Certificate at Noble Desktop.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
Also available in-person in NYC
