Fastrack
The Fastrack courses are a great option if you need to brush up your skills, or need to complete the course on a quicker timeline. They are taught at a faster pace, have fewer hours and are less comprehensive than the full courses.
The following courses are offered in Fastrack:
Graphic Fundamentals Fastrack:
This course teaches Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign in 30 short stimulating classes. The course is 30 hrs , This course is offered as a self-paced option so can be started at any time and learned at any pace. There is a time limit of 9 months to complete this course. If an extension is required, a monthly fee of $25 per month may be applicable.
This course is suitable for people with previous knowledge of the Adobe programs who could benefit from a review, or for students with no background who intend to join the Fastrack Graphics Empower course or as a prerequisite for the Motion Graphics courses. This course is not suitable for students who wish to join the full year Graphic Design and Portfolio course and have had no prior experience using the Adobe software. These students are advised to take the Comprehensive Graphic Fundamentals course.
Graphics Empower Fastrack:
This course teaches the fundamentals of design, layout, color and type and is followed by 3 Portfolio projects, consisting of Corporate Identity, Layout Design and an Independent project.
This course is suitable for students who wish to gain design skills (before continuing to Web Design- although this is no longer a prerequisite) or for students who know the Adobe programs yet want a shorter less thorough course to gain design skills. There is a time limit of 9 months to complete this course.
Thinking of taking Motion?
If you have no background please choose the Motion and pre-Motion option.
Instructors
Adina Cahn
Meet Adina, a creative powerhouse and experienced instructor you need to boost your design skills. Known for her crystal-clear and easy-to-follow teaching style, she’ll have you mastering the Adobe Creative Suite in no time. Whether you’re joining the cohort course or opting for the self-paced or fast-track options, Adina is your go-to mentor for unleashing your design magic capabilities.
Beth Alyse Kantor
Meet Alyse, a highly skilled and dedicated graphic design instructor with over a decade of teaching experience. With her guidance, you’re in for an immersive learning journey that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to thrive in this dynamic field. Alyse’s expertise shines through as she shares her extensive knowledge in classes such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Design Principles, Design History, Traditional Drawing, Layout Techniques, Typography, and Web Development. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, Alyse is here to take you under her wing and nurture your creative potential.