Graphic Design Experience Industry Short Course

Course overview

Graphic Design Experience Industry Short Course will introduce you to the essential skills required to fulfill a professional design brief. Taught by industry experts, you will have the opportunity to work on a commercial graphic design brief. Your tutor will share their tips and experiences from working in the world of art, design and visual communication, and will offer clear guidance to help you improve your projects.

This course focuses on conceptual development and ideas; you'll be encouraged to think laterally and develop work that demonstrates design skills that are both individual and distinctive. You will experiment with photography, collage and illustration in your approach whilst also developing and practicing your presentation skills. You'll utilise simple drawing and rough work to generate ideas quickly and gain confidence to express them clearly. You will be advised about design software, and which programs would be appropriate to finalise ideas; computer use is; however, optional on this course. Off-site field trips or research visits may also be included.

Who this course is for

This course is suited to those with some graphic‑design experience who want to develop their skills, build confidence, or explore new creative directions. It’s valuable for industry professionals seeking to broaden their capabilities, as well as anyone preparing for further study in areas such as Graphic Design or Advertising. Participants newer to design software may find it helpful to review introductory Adobe Creative Cloud tutorials in advance.