Online Graphic Design Course Certificate
Everything you need to pursue a career as a graphic designer. Working from home at your own pace, the online design courses are written by leading industry experts.
Online Graphic Design Course Certificate
(Professional Portfolio) with Tutor Feedback
Level: All levels (No experience required)
Start: Anytime
Duration: 9 months
(This course comes with a lifetime of access)
Cost: UK £1,999
Cost: US $2,495
Payment is required to secure a place on the course.
Once the application form is returned to us by email and the deposit paid, we will then process and confirm your place on the requested course.
Who is the course for?
Our online graphic design courses are ideal for:
- Career changers looking for a fast-track into a creative job.
- Graduates seeking increased confidence and a more rounded understanding of the design industry and how to gain employment.
- Students looking for an alternative to University.
- People returning to work after a career break or after bringing up a family.
- Anyone who is interested in creating great work, problem solving, creating a professional portfolio, wanting to work in the design industry and becoming a graphic designer.
Who delivers the course?
The course is written by leading industry experts in their field; including:
- Nick Williams: ex Levis & Puma, European Graphics Director http://www.4th-avenue.com/
- Sophie Palmer: www.sophiedarling.com
- John McFaul: New Balance Trainers & Pepsi / Creative Director www.mcfaulday.com
For the full list visit: strohacker/the-team/
Why choose us?
Our guarantee is that you will complete this course with a professional print-ready portfolio and digital portfolio website, ready to approach potential employers or clients and ready to start your new career in graphic design. We will also be on hand for advice on getting a job.
You will also be able to access our student Adobe Creative Cloud account discount worth £400.
The Course
The Strohacker Design School online graphic design course is a distance learning certificate that has been constructed to meet the practical and creative needs of the modern design industry.
- The course is constantly evolving and can react quickly to change to reflect industry needs.
- The briefs are specifically targeted to help students produce an industry-ready portfolio.
- We work with students individually to help them achieve the best result.
- We offer career and employment guidance on completion of the course.
What teaching materials are provided for the course delivery?
Each module has a step by step approach to the project. The modules contain a ‘brief’ which details our design processes and what work is required by the end of the project and resources for students to use; such as video tutorials and pdfs, plus creative assets such as typeface and layouts, previous examples of student work, and more.
Fundamentals covered in the briefs
- Introduction to typography
- Basic principles of layout
- Ideas and concepts
- Adobe creative suite, Indesign, Illustrator & Photoshop
- Working on professional briefs
Course content
During the 9 months, students will work on intensive design briefs relevant to the industry and, ultimately, produce a portfolio that will prove a vital tool for showcasing their strongest work at interviews.
Students are expected to work on this part time and spend a minimum of 7 hours per week on their project work. You will receive contact and feedback on your work by email/pdfs + 1 project zoom call per week.
On completion of the course, students will have compiled a printed portfolio book, plus a digital online version to showcase their best projects.
On completion of the course, students also receive our Strohacker Design School Certificate, which is fast becoming recognised in the industry as a mark of excellence in design training. The certificate is signed by Jamie Hewlett, co-creator of the Virtual Band Gorillaz and a previous winner of the UK Designer of the Year Award.
If you haven’t already purchased Adobe CC you can access a 65% discount student version through the Strohacker Design School.
Structure and Delivery
The schedule will be 1 brief per project/module per month.
The project has to be completed and approved by your tutor before you move to the next module.
Modules
1. Self Branding/Identity
2. Book Cover Design
3. Advertising
4. Print & Pattern (Surface Graphics) Design
5. Graphic Apparel Design
6. Magazine/Editorial design
7. UX/UI Mobile Design (user experience/user interface)
8. Portfolio Design (print)
9. Website Design (digital)
* You will need to complete all course modules to receive our Online Graphic Design Course Certificate
How the course is delivered
You will be sent the project modules/briefs/videos and pdf files by WeTransfer.
These will be sent over 9 months and you are expected to spend a minimum of 7 hours per week on the projects.
The course can be completed in a faster time, if you are able to allocate more hours per week to your studies.
The aim is that potential students can work around their day-to-day commitments and at their own pace.
2023 courses run throughout the year.
What is graphic design?
In a Nutshell
Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, space, imagery and colour, and then to effectively convey the information across different platforms and media to an audience.
This can take the form of brand identity, advertising (traditional & digital), UX/UI, website design, surface graphics, packaging, apparel and editorial design.
In a Nutshell
Graphic design is the process of visual communication and problem-solving through the use of typography, space, imagery and colour, and then to effectively convey the information across different platforms and media to an audience.
This can take the form of brand identity, advertising (traditional & digital), UX/UI, website design, surface graphics, packaging, apparel and editorial design.