Graphic Design:
Basics Course

Unleash Your Creativity and Create Cool Designs!✨

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of graphic design?
Whether you're dreaming of designing awesome posters, social media graphics, or your own logo, this course is the perfect starting point! 🚀 This course is packed with fun, easy-to-follow lessons that will help you learn all the essentials of design. You’ll discover how to use tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create your very own designs, from stickers to banners.

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Format

Online
Course

Starting date

Self-paced

Author

Mariia Tsintsadze

Age

10-17 years

Duration

on average,
2 months

Price

€99

You’ll not only learn about cool design concepts like typography, color, and composition, but you’ll also get hands-on experience creating your own artwork. You’ll finish with a portfolio full of your projects, ready to show off to friends, family, or even future employers!

Learning Objectives

▫️ Understand the basics of graphic design, from typography
      and color theory to composition


▫️Gain practical experience with tools like Adobe Illustrator,                       Photoshop and Figma to bring your ideas to life

▫️Design your own projects, such as stickers, social media banners,
     and logos, to showcase in your portfolio

▫️Learn how to plan a design, organize your workflow,
     and execute it professionally

▫️Build a portfolio and understand the steps to creating a brand
     for yourself as a designer

Course Structure Overview

Introduction

Learn the course goals, basics of design, and how to use the materials effectively.

Interactive community

Access to community of like-minded learners

Practice tasks and knowledge checks

Complete exercises and quick quizzes to test and improve your skills.

Additional materials

Access design tips, guides, and portfolio-building resources.

Design projects

Create real-world designs: a logo, social media banner, and sticker.

Certificate of completion

Generate your own certificate after successfully completing the course

Course Includes 

  • 12 sessions: packed with interactive learning 
  • Exclusive resources, case studies, and practical exercises
  • Comprehensive course materials and presentations
  • Access to a general online chat for support

Frequently asked questions

How can I access the Adobe software needed for this course?

To complete this course, you’ll need two essential Adobe programs: Photoshop and Illustrator. You can get access to them through the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, which includes these and other tools. You can find more details and pricing on Adobe’s official website: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/pricing-info.html

If you’re a university or college student, it’s worth checking whether you qualify for a student discount.

Another option is to reach out to Adobe directly and inquire about any ongoing promotions or special offers—though there’s no guarantee, it might be worth trying. A Creative Cloud subscription not only grants you access to the required software but also includes additional benefits such as free fonts, a portfolio website, and more.

Previously, Adobe offered a one-time purchase option for their software, but they have since transitioned to a subscription-only model.

Additionally, you can take advantage of Adobe’s free trial, which lasts for seven days.


Course Lessons

Meet Your Mentor:
Mariia Tsintsadze

  • 3+ years of professional graphic design experience
  • Specializations: designing advertising visuals, including creatives, logos, brand books, and printed materials
  • Collaborations: successfully worked with IT projects, public sector organizations, businesses, and educational initiatives
  • Gained extensive experience working in both a marketing agency and a product company