Graphic Design for Beginners Training

This Graphic Design for Beginners Training course introduces the fundamental concepts of graphic design and visual communication, bridging the gap between theory and real world practice. It is intended to provide a design basics ‘toolkit’ for those working within design or working closely with designers. This Graphic Design Training course views design as a communication tool, exploring how and why it works.

Courses can be arranged on a private basis, with content tailored to clients’ requirements.

Graphic Design for Beginners Course Content

Part 1, Concepts

• What is Graphic Design?
• What is a Graphic Designer?
• Brainstorming
• Mind Mapping
• Concept Generation
• Thinking Like a Visual Communicator
• Research Methods
• Visual Representation

Part 2: Composition

• Designing for the User
• Audience Perception
• Visual Perception
• Gestalt Theory
• Navigation
• Hierarchy
• Golden Sector

Part 3: Components

• Typography Basics
• Grids
• Hierarchy
• Colour Theory
• Composition
• Layout Components
• Image Evaluation

Part 4: Critique

• Concept Evaluation
• Layout Evaluation
• Why it Works, Why it Doesn't