Graphic Design Bootcamp

Design Theory & Portfolio Development Course in NYC

$975
18 Hours
Mac or PC provided
Small in-person class
Free retake
594 Broadway, NYC

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In this hands-on graphic design course, you'll expand your knowledge of design concepts and processes while producing stunning portfolio projects. This class focuses on how to design and assumes knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator.

This Graphic Design Bootcamp is located at our graphic design school, Noble Desktop, at 594 Broadway in SoHo.

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Course Overview

Broaden your understanding of graphic design concepts and processes, both formal and conceptual
Enhance your skill as a designer
Understand the elements of design
Learn how to speak about your work and how to incorporate and evaluate critiques
Develop and expand your portfolio

Full Course Syllabus

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Section 1

What is Graphic Design?

Brief overview and discussion
Elements of design
Gestalt Principles

Word Work

Letterform Anatomy
Type Classifications
Speed design with limited source material!

Design Assignment: Logo Design

Brief slide show on what makes a good logo
Design assignment: Choice of logo redesign for an existing company or create your own personal logo design.
Create two distinct design options for your logo.

Section 2

Design Process

Explore ideation and the creative design process
Logo exploration (Ritos del Sol, Vaya)
Learn logo drafting using the template feature in Illustrator
Introduction of Photoshop mock-ups
Sketching exercise. Learn to work quickly and creatively within fixed parameters.

Color Interaction

What do colors mean?
How do designers use colors effectively
Color palettes: we will explore how to choose appropriate color palettes for different assignments

Design Assignment: Identity System

Finalize your logo to design an identity system using a "color study" and complimentary typeface. Use this visual system to either create a stationery design or social media graphics.

Section 3

Typography

Typographic Overview
Type Selection
Type Pairing
Foundry Overview
Optical Spacing

Design Assignment: Book/eBook Cover Redesign

Create either a book or eBook cover design for a re-issue of a famous piece of fiction. Use type and imagery to create a visually appealing cover that will entice a reader.

Section 4

Historical Design Movements

Arts & Crafts
Art Nouveau
Dada
Destijl
Constructivism
Bauhaus
Swiss International

Design Assignment: Album Art Cover/Spotify Graphic

Create cover art for a band to be used for online purchases of music or streaming music services. Use a mixture of typography, imagery, and basic graphic elements, with consideration for different screen sizes and resolutions.

Section 5

Information Hierarchy

What goes first? Second? Last? And why?
Are there rules? How can we be creative within these rules?
We explore the who, what, where, when, and why of laying out information.
Learn about grid systems.

Design Assignment: Event Poster or Email Announcement

Students will design a poster or email announcement for an event. Designs should convey a concept relating to the subject, and use a clearly identifiable visual hierarchy.

Section 6

Design Hero Slide Show

The instructor will show a brief slide show of past and present design visionaries

Portfolio Criteria & Revision

Ten points to consider when developing a professional Graphic Design portfolio.
Recommended book list
Revision, completion and collection of any final revised exercises or projects.

Learn Graphic Design Theory & Build Your Portfolio

In this hands-on graphic design course, you will expand your knowledge of design concepts and processes while working on a design portfolio. This class focuses on how to design and assumes knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign, or Illustrator.

Get Started with the Graphic Design Applications

See our full suite of graphic design classes: Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator.

Graphic Design Certificate Program

Take our Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator courses along with this course and earn a Certificate in Graphic Design.

More about the Graphic Design Fundamentals course

Throughout the course, you'll produce several portfolio projects, including logos, social media graphics, stationery, book/eBook covers, album covers, event posters, and email announcements

Assignments will be critiqued during class both by the instructor and during group critiques. You’ll incorporate the feedback into your work and finish the assignment in class, or outside of class as homework (you should expect to work outside of class). By the end of this class, we hope you’ll have at least five finished pieces for your portfolio. The instructor is available throughout the six classes to give feedback and advice on all projects both during and outside of class.

Instructor: With 20 years of accomplishment in graphic design and advertising, Alfred Assin specializes in branding and identity. His work spans a wide array of industries, with clients including Douglas Elliman, Robert K. Futterman, GlaxoSmithKline, The Wynn Hotel & Casino, Cartier, Bass Shoes, and Maurice Villency. He has worked for top agencies such as Frankfurt Balkind and AgencySacks, as well as boutique firms like slover [AND] company and Graj + Gustavsen. He maintains his own freelance consultancy, Mr. Grey.

Design School: Noble Desktop is a leading design school in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and UX/UI design. Since 1990, we have taught thousands of designers and freelancers the latest trends and applications. Advance your skills with hands-on classes and certifications, or customize a corporate training program for your team.