Become a Professional Graphic Designer
Understand your audience and business goals. Design delightful visuals and improve viewers’ engagement and conversion
Next Start date
7th October 2024
Early application ends Sept 27th
Duration
8 weeks
Schedule
Twice Weekdays 10am - 2pm
Format
Physical or Online
Next Start date
7th October 2024
Early application ends Sept 27th
Duration
8 weeks
Format
Physical or Online
Schedule
Twice Weekdays 10am - 2pm
What you will learn
- Introduction & Welcome to the Course!
- Get Up and Running With Adobe Creative Cloud
- Introduction to the Project
- Working With Text: Type Tools, Adobe Type kit, and Creating Outlines
- Working with Shapes, Color & Graphics
- Artboards and Creating Additional Designs
- Exporting Your Files
- Poster Introduction and file setup (revised)
- Gathering Assets
- Refining Selections Update: The New Photoshop 2015.5 Selection and Masking Space
- Refining Selections
- IWorking With Text
- Refining the Layout
- Creating Additional Looks to Give Your Client Options
- Exporting Your Artwork
- Introduction to This Section
- Research and Gathering Ideas
- Creating a Mood board
- Bring in Your Text and Picking Fonts
- Basic Tool Overview
- Creating Your First Looks
- Refining Ideas
- Designing Your Presentation For Your Clients
- Exporting and Sending Comps to Clients
- Finalize Your Logo, Part 1: Refining Color and Creating a “Details” Page
- Finalize Your Logo, Part 2: Artboard Setup for Quick Export and File Management
- Finalize Your Logo, Part 3: Batch Export Files and Professional Client Delivery
- Introduction to Photoshop Compositing
- Getting assets for your first composite image
- Compositing Continued & Color Levels
- Refining Selections
- Pushing Your Design Further
- One More Idea & Exporting Your Image
- Project Introduction
- Setting Up the File
- Gathering Assets and How to Scrape Photos
- Getting Things in Place
- Design Continued.
- Further Refinement, Adding Photos, and Masking with Shapes
- Export the Final Ad for Press & Reviewing Design Decisions
- How to Package Editable Photoshop Files to Share With Someone Else
- Introduction and File Setup
- Placing Assets and Basic Layout
- Finalize the Design, Exporting, and Packaging Final Files
- Project Introduction
- Beginning With the End in Mind
- File Setup
- Outside Layout: Part 1
- Outside Layout: Part 2
- Inside Layout
- Exporting Final Files, Part 1: Generic Export
- Exporting Final Files, Part 2: Adding Printer Marks and Fold Guides in InDesign
- Exporting Final Files, Part 3: Add Printer Marks and Fold Guides in Illustrator
- Project Introduction & File Setup
- Business Card Design
- Exporting Final Files and Custom Finishes
- Features overview of behance
- Create a custom cover and full width portfolio image for behance
Required Tools
What is Graphic Design?
The Art and Science of Visual Communication
Graphic design is the art and science of communicating ideas and information visually. It’s about creating designs that are not just aesthetically pleasing, but also effective in conveying a message.
Think of graphic designers as visual storytellers. They use images, typography, colour, and layout to create designs that grab attention, evoke emotions, and persuade people.
What do graphic designers do?
- They create logos and brand identities that represent companies.
- They design some elements for websites and apps that are user-friendly and visually appealing.
- They develop print materials like brochures, posters, and magazines.
- They produce digital graphics for social media and online advertising.
Why learn graphic design? If you have a flair for creativity and enjoy problem-solving, graphic design could be the perfect career path. It’s a field where you can combine your artistic talents with technical skills to create impactful visuals that make a difference.
Kickstart your
career with our NEST Program
Internship Placement
Gain valuable industry experience through an internship secured through our network of 100+ partner companies.
Interview Prep
Develop your interview skills with our comprehensive guide and preparation support & mock interviews
1-1 Mentorship
Everyone’s career transformation journey is different, so you’ll have 1-on-1 session from a dedicated career coach
LinkedIn profile
Make a strong first impression on potential employers with help of our team. This includes a professional headshot for your LinkedIn profile
Portfolio
Showcase your newfound skills and impress recruiters with a professional portfolio we help you create
Craft A Winning CV
If your intention is to get a job, you get expert guidance on building and optimising a compelling CV to land interviews.
Next Graphic Design Course
7 October 2024
Our education advisors can talk you through the payment options available to you. Start your career in Digital Marketing today.
Accelerator
Intensive training + portfolio
N200,000
N170,000
Early bird offer ends September 27th
Nest
Intensive training + portfolio + Internship placement + Interview prep & more
N300,000
N270,000
Early bird offer ends September 27th
Accelerator
Intensive training + portfolio
N200,000
N180,000
Limited time offer ends October 4th
Nest
Intensive training + portfolio + Internship placement + Interview prep & more
N300,000
N280,000
Limited time offer ends October 4th
Accelerator
Intensive training + portfolio
N200,000
N180,000
Early bird offer ends September 27th
Nest
Intensive training + portfolio + Internship placement + Interview prep & more
N300,000
N280,000
Early bird offer ends September 27th
Accelerator
Intensive training + portfolio
N200,000
N180,000
Limited time offer ends October 4th
Nest
Intensive training + portfolio + Internship placement + Interview prep & more
N300,000
N280,000
Limited time offer ends October 4th
Flexible payment plans available. Our team can help answer any of your questions about the course. Get in touch.
Edah Alake
Graphic Designer, Hommaston Limited
“I have a new job as a Graphic Designer! I am deeply grateful for all the time and energy from the Torilo Academy team who helped me with my interview preparation .”
“I have a new job as a Graphic Designer! I am deeply grateful for all the time and energy from the Torilo Academy team who helped me with my interview preparation .”
Edah Alake
Graphic Designer, Hommaston Limited
Become a Certified Graphic Designer
Become a Certified Graphic Designer
Earn an employer-recognized certificate and get a professional portfolio that will help you get hired.
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Upcoming Course Start Date
| Start Date | Path | Schedule | Length | Tuition Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 October 2024 | Accelerator | Weekdays | 8 Weeks | N200,000 | Open |
| 7 October 2024 | Nest | Weekdays | 8 Weeks + Internship |
N300,000 | Open |
| 7 October 2024 | Accelerator | Weekdays | 8 Weeks | N200,000 | Open |
| 7 October 2024 | Nest | Weekdays | 8 Weeks + Internship |
N300,000 | Open |
Upcoming Course Starts Date
| Start Date | Path | Tuition Fee | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 October 2024 | Accelerator 6 Weeks |
N200,000 | Weekdays | Open |
| 7 October 2024 | Nest 6 Weeks + Internship |
N300,000 | Weekdays | Open |
| 7 October 2024 | Accelerator 6 Weeks |
N200,000 | Weekdays | Open |
| 7 October 2024 | Nest 6 Weeks + Internship |
N300,000 | Weekdays | Open |