Graphics
Mastery Course
Formerly known as Graphic
Design and Computer graphics
Master the field of Graphic design and complete the course job ready with design confidence and an outstanding portfolio.
Software + Design Theory
Customize your learning
experience to fit your schedule
Live Learning
When
Course runs from
October-February.
Classes
2 classes per week
8.30-10.30 pm EST
Learning hours: 75 hrs + homework
Perfect for someone
who needs
Real-time interaction with instructors and classmates, structure and accountability.
Advantages
Interact in a classroom setting, learn from lecturers, and establish real-time relationships.
Cohort Learning
When
Course runs from
October-February.
Classes
4 x 1 hr classes per week
Streamed classes released weekly to complete in your own time each week.
Learning hours: 75 hrs + homework
Perfect for someone
who needs
Flexibility within a structured learning environment for all time zones
Advantages
Stay on track in the course as part of a group, receive live feedback and email correspondence to ensure accountability and progress.
Self-paced Learning
When
Complete in your own time and at your own pace. You are able to begin at any point during the year.
Classes
Complete in your own time and at your own pace. You have 12 months to complete the course.
Perfect for someone
who needs
A starting point at any time during the year and wants to complete the course at your own time and pace.
Advantages
Start whenever you need, create a personalized schedule, and work at your own pace to complete the course.
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When |
Course runs from October-July |
Course runs from October-July |
Complete in your own time and at your own pace. |
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Classes |
4 classes per week
Live EST- American evening hours |
4 classes per week
Classes released weekly for you to complete in your own time |
You are able to begin at any point during the year. 18 months to complete. |
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Perfect for someone who needs | Real-time interaction with instructors and classmates, structure and accountability. | Flexibility within a structured learning environment. | A Starting point any time during the year, and want to complete the course at ones own pace. |
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Advantages | Interact in a classroom setting, learn from lecturers, and establish real-time relationships. | Stay on track in the course as part of a group, receiving live feedback and email correspondence to ensure accountability and progress. | Start whenever you need, create a personalized schedule, and work at your own pace to complete the course. |
Complete this course,
having accomplished the following
Mastering
Adobe
Software
Gain complete competence in concept, type, layout, and color in order to create a wide variety of projects
Expand your
application
skills
You are the perfect fit for this course if
Do you have a knack for balance and color?Are you a visualizer? Are you passionate about design?
Do you find yourself flipping through brochures and magazines wishing you had the skill to create those ads.
You've always been creative and have enjoyed experimenting with graphics.
Meet your instructors
Adina Cahn
Design Theory Instructor
Meet Adina, a creative powerhouse and the seasoned instructor you need, to boost your design skills. Whether you're joining the cohort course or opting for the self-paced or fast-track options, Adina is here to mentor and guide you to discover your design capabilities.
Alyse Bayles
Design Theory Instructor
Meet Alyse, a highly skilled and dedicated graphic design instructor with over a decade of teaching experience. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, Alyse is here to take you under her wing and nurture your creative potential.
Zippy Thumim
Design Theory Instructor
Meet Adina, a creative powerhouse and the seasoned instructor you need, to boost your design skills. Whether you're joining the cohort course or opting for the self-paced or fast-track options, Adina is here to mentor and guide you to discover your design capabilities.
Design like a pro, alongside
our exceptional Graduates!
Your syllabus
Master Adobe Illustrator
Cover the basics to advanced drawing techniques. Learn to design with type, create graphs, charts, maps, infographics, and logos.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
Cover the basics to advanced drawing techniques. Learn to design with type, create graphs, charts, maps, infographics, and logos.
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
Cover the basics to advanced drawing techniques. Learn to design with type, create graphs, charts, maps, infographics, and logos.
Integrate AI into your designs
Cover the basics to advanced drawing techniques. Learn to design with type, create graphs, charts, maps, infographics, and logos.
Foundations
Understand design fundamentals and concept development. Engage with timeless design principles such as unity, balance, and focus. Explore the use of the seven elements of design for effective compositions.
Color Theory
Dive into color harmony, qualities, and combinations. Explore the scientific and psychological characteristics of color.
Typography
Covers various font categories and best practices for usage. Explores type as a decorative and practical element of design.
Idea Development
Cover the design process steps, from research, concepts, and sketches to final designs and presentations. Use contemporary designs as inspiration for your own work.
Corporate Identity
Design a successful and unique corporate identity system. Gain hands-on experience by working with real clients and designing professional logos and stationery sets.
Book Cover Design
Complete an entire book cover design while mastering typography, composition, and layout skills. Design covers for actual books pending publication, and your cover may go to print!
Advertising
Acquire skills unique to conceiving and implementing creative ad campaigns. Understand and integrate human psychology to create influential campaigns.
Editorial Design
Master typography and layout through creating magazine covers, tables of contents, and article spreads. Emphasize visual interest with a smooth reading experience and explore the use of white space in layout design.
Packaging
Work with templates, die-cuts, and three-dimensional space. Create a series of package designs for actual clients and have the opportunity to see your package go into production!
Branding
Understand the characteristics of a professional brand identity system. Create a comprehensive brand style guide and design branding items.
Brochure Design
Perfect your layout and composition skills by designing multiple-page booklets complete with type, imagery, and special effects.
Creating your portfolio
Compile a print portfolio and establish a strong online design presence. Create stunning mockups to showcase your work.
Marketing and the Job Field
Know where to find jobs, how to market and price your work, and how to create a resume.
Bonus section
3D Dimension
Design
Learn to create three-dimensional images to communicate ideas more effectively, which will change the viewing experience of your presentation. To make your designs pop.
Basic
Business
Learn essential business fundamentals, such as invoicing, pricing, and client management. This bonus section will teach you the tricks of the trade. Dealing with clients, invoicing, contract, pricing.
Learn
Linked-In
Setting up Linkedin- Learn to connect with industry professionals, expand your network, and display your Designs and portfolio for your own professional career.
Portfolio
Why choose Design Alive’s
Graphic Design course
Earn credits with our recognised college level courses
No upsells, complete education tailored for landing a job
Join a
community of like
minded peers
Testimonials
FAQs
4-5 hours a week
Nothing, as long as you re computer savvy. |
Live learning option– All classes and feedback is live. The course starts in October-July, students learn in a class structure, and learn at the pace of the class
Cohort learning option-The course starts in October, with students learning in a class structure and progressing at the pace of the weekly classes which are distributed. Live feedback is communicated between the teacher and students.
Self Pace option – Students begin at any time during the year. The course is completed at the students own pace. Homework, Grading homework, and correspondence is all done over email between teachers and students.
In general, students will be expected to participate in all lessons. However all classes are recorded and can be caught up in time for the next class.
Yes, you can pay for the course over 12 payments.
The course is built around the Jewish year with a winter (Chanukah) vacation and vacation during the month of Nissan. A course calendar will be emailed to all students after registration.
The graphic design, computer graphics and motion graphics courses will require access to the Adobe programs. Adobe.com now only offer a subscription based use of all software with a monthly fee of $19.99 with a year commitment. Design Alive students can take advantage of this student rate.
Yes. Upon successful completion of all projects and program tests (including regular attendance), students will be presented with a certificate of completion from Design Alive.
There is also an option to gain accreditation for courses completed that can be put towards a degree.