Part 1    6 hours

Introduction to Design

Get started by celebrating your existing skills and setting some personal goals. After that, it’s time to explore the definition of design!

Part 2    10 hours

Design Principles

Learn about visual, usability, and ethical principles, then complete some exercises and design briefs to help you apply them.

Part 3    8 hours

Tools, Workflow, and Collaboration

Complete an overview of design software, start learning Figma, and cover some tips for workflow, productivity, and collaboration.

Part 4    15 hours

Graphic Design Basics

After a bit of history and a lesson on the design process, discover how to use typography, colour, and layout effectively.

Part 5    30 hours

Applied Graphic Design

Discover how the basics apply to brand, editorial, and information design, and complete guided design brief for each one.

Part 6    45 hours

Graphic Design Portfolio Briefs

Bring together your learning so far to complete three realistic, independent design projects that you can include in a portfolio.