graphic design training course

Graphic Design for Beginners  – up to 4 days – please call for a quote

Graphic Design for Beginners training uk

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of graphic design and visual communication, bridging the gap between theory and real world practice. It is intended to provide a design basics ‘toolkit’ for those working within design or working closely with designers. This course views design as a communication tool, exploring how and why it works.

Graphic Design for Beginners Training Course Objectives

Courses can be arranged on a private basis, with content tailored to clients’ requirements

Graphic Design for Beginners Course Content

PART 1:  CONCEPTS
  • What is Graphic Design?
  • What is a Graphic Designer?
  • Brainstorming
  • Mind Mapping
  • Concept Generation
  • Thinking Like a Visual Communicator
  • Research Methods
  • Visual Representation

 

Part 2:  COMPOSITION
  • Designing for the User
  • Audience Perception
  • Visual Perception
  • Gestalt Theory
  • Navigation
  • Hierarchy
  • Golden Sector
Part 3:  COMPONENTS
  • Typography Basics
  • Grids
  • Hierarchy
  • Colour Theory
  • Composition
  • Layout Components
  • Image Evaluation

 

Part 4:  CRITIQUE
  • Concept Evaluation
  • Layout Evaluation
  • Why it Works, Why it Doesn’t

 

Delivered through individual and teamed exercises, lecture, discussion, case studies

 

Graphic Design for Beginners Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this training course

Graphic Design for Beginners Recommended Reading

Design Basics - Jim Krause – buy from amazon
What is Graphic Design For? - Alice Twemlow – buy from amazon
Soak Wash Rinse Spin - Tolleson Design – buy from amazon

Professional Designers, Photographers, Film Editors and 3D Animators make up our team of design trainers. From Adobe Photoshop training to Adobe Acrobat training we are sure you will enjoy learning new design skills on our training courses.