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Online Graphic Design Courses

Graphic design is everywhere, from computers to print to television. Anything that calls for a combination of images and text requires the skills of a graphic designer to create it.
That’s why designers are always in demand, and they get to use their skills to creatively communicate ideas by combining technology with visual arts. They leave their mark on the world by creating the things we interact with every day. Even if you aren’t looking to earn money as a designer, participating in graphic design courses can help you be more creative and expand your abilities as an artist.

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Ronny Hermosa on Udemy

Learn how to design 20+ adaptable graphics for your business in Canva, taught by a Canva-certified instructor.

Short Course
Beginner
8h 18m
$120
(Discounts available)
Derrick Mitchell on Udemy

In this bestselling Udemy course, you’ll learn how to use Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign to create jaw-dropping designs.

Short Course
Intermediate
15h 34m
$150
(Discounts available)
Lindsay Marsh on Udemy

Learn graphic design theory and the basic principles of color theory, typography, branding, logo design, layout and more.

Short Course
Beginner
8h 28m
$160
(Discounts available)
Jaysen Batchelor on Udemy

Learn how you to easily create professional game graphics in Adobe Photoshop.

Short Course
Intermediate
6h 20m
$130
(Discounts available)
Lindsay Marsh on Udemy

Learn design theory and practice greatgraphic design through practical real world projects in Canva.

Short Course
Beginner
4h 20m
$110
(Discounts available)
Phil Ebiner on Skillshare
Short Course
Beginner
5h 44m
Free Trial
Claire Petersen on Skillshare
Short Course
Beginner
19m
Free Trial
Anna Kay on Skillshare
Short Course
Beginner
35m
Free Trial
Final Form on Skillshare
Short Course
Beginner
22m
Free Trial
Shaw Academy
Pro. Certificate
Beginner
16 weeks
Free Trial
Interactive Design Institute Courses

MA Graphic Communication
Interactive Design Institute

This course invites you to challenge contemporary issues through imaginative, visual communication, encouraging mutual development of technical skill and critical thinking to aid the discovery of your unique, artistic language.

Master's Degree
Intermediate
2 years
$7,700
Interactive Design Institute Courses

BA (Hons) Graphic Design
Interactive Design Institute
Bachelor's Degree
Beginner
3 years
$17,400
Open College of the Arts
Bachelor's Degree
Beginner
4 years
Varies
Daniel Scott on Skillshare
Short Course
Intermediate
8 hrs
Free Trial
Daniel Scott on Skillshare
Short Course
Intermediate
13.5 hrs
Free Trial
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What is graphic design, and what do designers do?

Designers create visual ideas from the ground up, either by drawing digital images from scratch (like a logo, brand mascot, or font), or using existing images to format with text on a page to create web pages, brochures, magazine ads etc.  So many of the things we think about in terms of brands are wrapped up in graphic design. Just for a moment, think about a brand you like. Chances are, a visual association comes to mind. The Xbox logo, the color of a Coke can, the Disney font, a Domino’s Pizza box…it’s hard to even think about these brands without envisioning these iconic design elements. 

Career in graphic design

Graduates of graphic design courses can expect to choose from a wide variety of careers, with a job that is never quite the same from day to day. Some examples of design careers include logo and web design, photo editing, print and publication formatting, multimedia design, apparel graphic design, and UI design. 

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