Graphic Design school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

Graphic design is a creative process fueled by creative thinking. Graphic designers put their creativity to work creating visuals to help communicate messages for their clients. Graphic designers are responsible for the overall layout and design of things like brochures, packages, billboards, newspapers and practically everything else that you see. Throughout Fox College’s graphic design program, students will learn to experiment with color and various layout techniques. Fox College’s...

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The Certificate in Graphic Design is a non-degree course of study for anyone interested in learning design concepts, improving design skills, or exploring the rapidly changing area of design and computer graphics. The certificate offers both conceptual and technological training needed to pursue a career in the field and is suitable to returning students with or without college experience or art backgrounds. Traditional undergraduate degree-seeking students are not eligible for this program.
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A combination of fine art skills, technical knowledge, and theory in both art and design history provide a foundation to create effective visual communications pieces produced for the print industry. Key components to design include manipulating graphics, styling text, and arranging visual elements.

your future as you get a start on your professional portfolio while completing an internship in anywhere from a small design studio to a large corporation. Practitioner faculty bring invaluabl...

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Graphic Design school covers the following:
The Language of Design
Managing Effective Design
Designing with Color
Typography in Design
Imagery in Design
Your Place in the Design Industry
Operating Systems; Designing
for the Client
Working with Images and Selection
Tools in Photoshop
Using Layers; Restoring and
Retouching in Photoshop
Creating Shapes and Images
with Illustrator

The AAS degree in Graphic Design prepares students for entry into the commercial and artistic field of design for web, publishing, and interactive media. Students will develop technical and critical thinking skills related to producing effective visual communication.