full-time graphic design course

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Course Dates

3 months full-time
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm

September 2018
Monday 17th September – Friday 7th December

January 2019
Monday 7th January – Friday 29th March

May 2019
Tuesday 7th May – Friday 26th July

To apply for any of the above course dates, download the application form (below).

Once returned to us by email and deposit paid we will then process and confirm your place on the requested course date (note class sizes are very small) so, early applications are advised.

2018/19
Monday-Friday
9.30am-5.00pm
Cost: £6,995

(50% deposit of £3,497.50 required to secure a place on the course)

Balance to be paid 4 weeks prior to the first day of the course.

What is graphic design

Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, space, image, colour and then to convey this information across different platforms and media to an audience.

This can take the form of brand identity, advertising (traditional & digital), UX/UI, website design, packaging, apparel and editorial design.

Course Content
During the 3 months, students will work on intensive design briefs which are relevant to the industry. You will produce a portfolio which will prove a vital tool for showcasing your strongest work at interviews.

Modules Covered
• Fundamentals & colour
• Introduction to typography
• Basic principles of layout
• Ideas & concepts
• Studio skills & software tools
(Adobe creative suite)
Indesign, Illustrator
& Photoshop
• Professional briefs

Commercial Practice
• Editorial design
• Advertising
• Corporate design
• Apparel design
• Packaging design
• The business of design

Digital
• Website design • User experience • Responsive design • Mobile design

What we do…
The strohacker design school certificate in graphic design is a course that has been tailored to meet the practical and creative needs of a constantly changing industry.

On completion of the course students will have a printed portfolio book, plus a digtial online version which will showcase their best projects.

We will put on an end of course exhibition and invite our industry links, so that students will have a direct opportunity to talk to potential employers.

In the months following the course we will also endeavour to assist students in finding work through our network of contacts.

We will also help students on an ongoing basis for the year following completion of the course with CV and portfolio workshops.

Our aim…
To deliver a world class design course taught by outstanding creative educators and industry experts.

To construct a space where students can learn and be taught in a creative environment working on relevant professional projects.

This will enable students to gain the independent thought, attitude and industry skills that are needed in an ever-changing marketplace.

Whether a student already has graphic design experience or is retraining, we strive to give each individual the tools they need to succeed.