# Graphic Design Certificate Canonical URL: ## Overview Master the industry-standard design applications and graphic design processes needed to create polished, professional work. Build a strong foundation in design concepts while developing a portfolio that showcases your skills to potential employers. - **Adobe Creative Cloud Applications:** Gain hands-on experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, the key tools for any graphic designer. Learn to retouch images, create scalable vector graphics, and design cohesive layouts, preparing you for a wide range of design tasks. - **Graphic Design Theory:** Develop a deep understanding of essential design concepts, including composition, color theory, typography, and design principles. Learn how to apply these concepts to create visually compelling and balanced designs across various media formats, from print to digital. - **Design for Branding and Marketing Materials:** Expand your portfolio by working on branding and marketing projects such as logos, packaging, and promotional materials. These real-world design tasks will demonstrate your ability to create impactful work that communicates brand identity effectively. - **Portfolio Projects and Industry-Ready Skills:** Through a series of portfolio-building assignments, you will create and refine projects that meet professional design standards. These projects, spanning digital and print design, will ensure you leave the program with a portfolio that highlights your range of skills and creativity. ## What you'll learn - Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos and create graphics - Adobe InDesign to create page layouts with text and images - Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics such as logos, icons, and more - Understand graphic design concepts & processes - Learn about the elements of design - Develop and expand your graphic design portfolio - Learn how to speak about your work and how to incorporate and evaluate critiques - Upload your work to Adobe Portfolio (included with your Creative Cloud membership) to create your portfolio website ## Curriculum 1. **Adobe InDesign Bootcamp** 2. **Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp** 3. **Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp** 4. **Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp** 5. **Graphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced)** 6. **AI for Graphic Design** **Skills covered:** Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphic Design Principles, UI Design Principles, Typography, Color Theory, Layout, Graphic Design Portfolio, Adobe Portfolio ## FAQ ### Is there mandatory work outside of the classroom? You will be required to complete class projects outside of class hours for the Graphic Design Bootcamp . You are not required to complete any work outside of class for the InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator Bootcamps . Additionally, we encourage you to practice the skills learned in class and continue developing/improving the projects for your portfolio. ### How many students are in a class? Noble’s typical class ranges from 8–15 students, but we accept up to 20 students. ### How does the custom schedule work and what is the recommended class order? We have scheduled the certificate classes in various tracks (day, night, or weekend) for your convenience, but you can customize your schedule. When creating a custom schedule, you’ll be able to choose between the various available dates for each class in the certificate program. If you can’t make a particular class, you can choose a different scheduled instance that works better for you. Please keep the following in mind when scheduling: If you do not have any prior experience with Adobe design apps, we recommend starting with either InDesign or Photoshop (not Illustrator ). You must take some or all of InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator (all three apps) before taking the Graphic Design Bootcamp (because you’ll be using all of those apps in the design bootcamp). ### Does it matter if I use a Mac or Windows PC? Designers typically prefer using a Mac, but the Adobe design apps you’ll learn in this certificate program work the same on both platforms and in our classes you can use whichever you prefer (Mac or Windows). ### Will I receive access to Adobe Creative Cloud software? Yes, students enrolled in this course will receive 4 months of access to Adobe Creative Cloud software. After registering, please email hello@nobledesktop.com for instructions. ## Reviews > My experience with Noble Desktop was exactly what I was looking for! I went from knowing nothing about graphic design to getting expert training all via Zoom. All of the professors I had were welcoming, engaging, and made me feel comfortable asking questions and seeking advice on how to use the Adobe apps. I have since been able to pick up some freelance graphic design work as well as gain a new role in advertising/marketing with my current company that had been previously outsourced to a graphic design firm. I have become very skillful in corporate marketing and advertising. I also learned a lot about picture enhancing along the way, which really allows me to get the best out of photos I take on vacations or travels. I would recommend Noble Desktop to anyone who is looking to get into graphic design and learn a skill set that is invaluable in today’s world. > > — Alex Pappas, Sales Manager, CAJ Food Products/Juice Performer > The classes helped me immensely. I switched careers and am now working as a graphic designer full time! I appreciate that I was able to re-take the course again a few months after the initial classes. Initially, I was able to apply most of the things I had learnt, but there were some things that I’d forgotten how to do. I think it was the second round that I was more able to appreciate the teachings. Our teacher Eugenio was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and patient with all the students who learned at different speeds. > > — Melissa Le > My experience was great. Noble Desktop has high-quality professional professors who teach you from A to Z. The classes helped me be more professional and do projects for my portfolio. I have now done a lot of logos and designs professionally. > > — Mohamed Ossama, Student/ Freelance Graphic Designer ## Pricing **Tuition:** $2995 Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms, pay-as-you-go installments, and GI Bill accepted.