Become a Professional Visual Designer

Elevate Your Design Skills and Unlock New Career Opportunities. Design delightful visuals and improve viewers’ engagement and conversion. 

Next Start date

16th May, 2025

Early application ends April 27th

Duration

8 weeks

Schedule

Twice Weekdays 10am - 2pm

Format

Physical or Online

Next Start date

16th May, 2025

Early application ends April 27th

Duration

8 weeks

Format

Physical or Online

Schedule

Twice Weekdays 10am - 2pm

What you will learn

Introduction to Visual Design Principles

  • Color theory
  • Typography
  • Composition

Design Elements and Principles

  • Line, shape, texture, and pattern
  • Balance, contrast, emphasis, and movement

Introduction to Adobe Creative Suite

  • Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign basics

Graphic Design Fundamentals

  • Logo design
  • Business card design
  •  

Digital Imaging and Editing

  • Introduction to image editing software
  • Basic image manipulation techniques

Digital Media and File Formats

  • Introduction to digital media formats (JPEG, PNG, GIF)
  • Understanding resolution and file size

Graphic Design Techniques

  • Poster design
  • Advanced typography

Visual Design for Web and Social Media

  • Designing for different screen sizes and resolutions
  • Creating visual designs for social media platforms
  • Best practices for web and social media visual design

Required Tools

What is Visual Design?

The Art and Science of Visual Communication

Visual 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 Visual Designers as visual storytellers. They use images, typography, colour, and layout to create designs that grab attention, evoke emotions, and persuade people.

What do Visual 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 visual design? If you have a flair for creativity and enjoy problem-solving, visual 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 Visual Design Course

16 May 2025

Our education advisors can talk you through the payment options available to you. Start your career in Visual Design today.

Accelerator

Intensive training + portfolio 

N280,000

N250,000

Early bird offer ends April 27th

Mastery

Intensive training + portfolio + Internship placement + Interview prep & more

N480,000

N430,000

Early bird offer ends April 27th 

Flexible payment plans available. Our team can help answer any of your questions about the course. Get in touch.

Edah Alake

Visual Designer, Hommaston Limited

“I have a new job as a Visual 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 Visual 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

Visual Designer, Hommaston Limited

Become a Certified Visual Designer

Become a Certified Visual Designer

Earn an employer-recognized certificate and get a professional portfolio that will help you get hired.

10k+

grads have chosen Torilo Academy to launch new careers or upskill to greater heights

2012

since TA has been dedicated to transforming the careers and lives of our students

85%

of graduates report positive career outcome and secure jobs within few months of graduation

Join our growing community of 7,500+ alumni

You're in good company. Our Alumni work with leading organisations.

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Upcoming Course Start Date

Start Date Path Schedule Length Tuition Fee Status
16th May 2025 Accelerator Weekdays 8 Weeks N280,000 Open
16th May, 2025 Nest Weekdays 8 Weeks
+ Internship
N480,000 Open

Upcoming Course Starts Date

Start Date Path Tuition Fee Schedule Status
16th May 2025 Accelerator
8 Weeks
+ Internship
N280,000 Weekdays Open
16th May 2025 Nest
8 Weeks
N480,000 Weekdays Open