part-time graphic design course

Course Dates

9 months part-time
Tuesday & Thursday evenings
6pm to 9pm

Various start dates in 2017
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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 9 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.