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Graphic Design Intro | Training Course

Learn the principles you need to create beautiful, professional designs.
Discover the secrets of effective visual communication.

SMALL COURSE SIZES | DESIGN EXPERTS | BEGINNERS COURSE | LONDON & LIVE ONLINE

  Course Dates Venue   Price  
London Bridge £329 + VAT save £70
Online £329 + VAT save £70
London Bridge £379 + VAT save £20
Online £379 + VAT save £20
London Bridge £399 + VAT
Online £399 + VAT
London Bridge £399 + VAT
Online £399 + VAT
London Bridge £399 + VAT
Online £399 + VAT
London Bridge £399 + VAT
Online £399 + VAT
London Bridge £399 + VAT
Online £399 + VAT
London Bridge £399 + VAT
Online £399 + VAT
London Bridge £399 + VAT
Online £399 + VAT

Graphic Design Intro | Training Course

Course Takeaways
Course Info

Course Offering

Course Takeaways
Takeaways

What will I learn?

  • Understanding the design process
  • Principles of composition
  • Great typography
  • Branding guidelines
  • Illustrations and photography
  • Free digital course assets
  • Free post-course helpdesk support
Course Takeaways
Learner Reviews

How good is the course?

  • Average Score 4.8 out of 5
  • Delicious lunch provided
  • Certificate of Achievement
  • 313 reviews

Design brief

• Understanding the design process

• How to communicate what you have created

• Creativity and context - What you actually need to know to push great work out into the world

• Improving your visual skills and exploring different ways of seeing


Composition

• What it means to have a well composed piece of work

• Good design principles:

• Form & Space

• Figure & Ground

• Gestalt Psychology

• Symmetry/Asymmetry

• Layout Principles


Branding

• Brand Guidelines

• Understanding the difference between logos and logotypes

• How to use brand guidelines to create inspiring work


Imagery

• When to use illustration or photography

• Visual Storytelling

• Where to buy images from

• A bit about copyright



Typography

• Font families and how they work

• Basics of font makeup (serif/non serif and styles of font)

• Which fonts pair well together and which fonts to avoid

• Where and how to buy fonts

• Crucial tips on how to use typography in your work

• Optimum text point sizes for different viewing platforms


Colour theory

• Choosing colours that work well together

• Understanding the difference between screen and print colours

• Why colour is important

• How to restrict a colour palette


Resources & further learning

• Useful websites

• Podcasts

• Further Reading


Questions and answers


This course is also available as a private course. This would allow you to choose any dates for your training. And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.

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"Really knowledgeable, thoughtful and experienced"
Sangeeta
10th April - Graphic Design : Introduction

Latest Reviews



"Sebastian covered all aspects of introduction to graphic design well. The examples from the trainer were great to see. I also enjoyed the small task and feedback sharing session."
Charity Commission
  • 10th February


"Sebastian was extremely knowledgeable. His speech pattern and intonation made it easy to pay attention and his presentation and explainations were great and easy to understand"
KBC
  • 10th February


"Great resources and structure of the day."
Southeastern Railway
  • 20th November