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Launch your Career in Graphic Design. Gain job-ready skills with tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, and build a professional portfolio. No prior experience required.
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Gain proficiency in graphic design principles and software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma)
Learn to design captivating visuals for games (logos, covers, UI)
Create effective marketing materials (web banners, print)
Build a professional portfolio based on graphic design industry standards
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Program Description
Embark on an exciting career in graphic design with the Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate. This program empowers you to transform your passion for design into a fulfilling profession.
Why Graphic Design?
Graphic design is a thriving field with endless possibilities. From captivating brand identities and user-friendly interfaces to impactful marketing materials, your designs will shape how people interact with and perceive the world around them.
Who is this program for?
This program is perfect for anyone seeking a dynamic career at the intersection of creativity and technology.
How will this program help your career goals?
Through hands-on projects and instruction, you'll gain proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma. By the end of the program, you'll have a professional portfolio showcasing your skills and be prepared to confidently pursue entry-level graphic design roles.
Why enroll?
Comprehensive Curriculum: Master the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in graphic design.
Industry-Relevant Projects: Gain practical experience by working on real-world design projects.
Portfolio Development: Build a professional portfolio that showcases your best work.
Career Guidance: Receive guidance on job search strategies, resume building, and interview preparation.
Enroll today and unlock your potential in the exciting world of graphic design!
Applied Learning Project
This comprehensive graphic design program includes over 20 practical projects which to apply your design skills. Projects range from creating social media posts for local food and beverage outlets and designing a web banner, to crafting a brand identity and cover for a game, and developing engaging mood boards, user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. You'll also design a poster for a game launch.
Top Projects:
Website banner design: Design and iterate on an engaging website banner that challenges you to apply your knowledge of composition, grid systems, typography, image editing, and color adjustment in Photoshop.
Video game cover design: Use design principles and Illustrator skills to craft a visually compelling logo and apply brand identity elements to create a cohesive and impactful game cover design.
Shopping experience interactive prototype: Transform wireframes into a visually appealing prototype with interactive elements, color, and typography using Figma.
Unleash your creativity and design captivating visuals for the gaming world with the Xbox Graphic Designer Professional Certificate. Learn essential graphic design principles and Adobe Photoshop skills to create stunning promotional posters and marketing materials. Explore typography, color theory, image composition, and layout techniques, and apply them to real-world projects. Develop your design thinking, gain practical experience, and create a standout portfolio piece that showcases your talent.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to: • Identify and apply the principles of typography, imagery, color, and layout in graphic design. • Demonstrate basic skills in using Adobe Photoshop for creating graphic designs. • Create visually appealing compositions by selecting appropriate colors, typography, and imagery. • Complete a final project that demonstrates the application of fundamental graphic design principles in a promotional poster using Adobe Photoshop. This is an introduction course, intended for learners with a passion for art and design, or who are interested in the gaming industry and want to learn how to create visuals for games, or students considering a degree in graphic design or related field. To succeed in this course, you should have basic literacy, a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for visual communication and design principles, and access to Adobe Photoshop.
This course develops graphic designs skills using Adobe IIllustrator and design sensibilities through effective feedback integration and iterative design processes. Learn to leverage constructive criticism to refine your work, experiment with diverse approaches, and ultimately achieve design excellence.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to: • Develop skills in creating visually appealing compositions using Adobe Illustrator. • Create logos and corporate symbols that effectively represent a brand. • Design brand identity materials, ensuring consistency across all design elements. • Complete a final project that demonstrates the ability to create cohesive visual design and branding materials for a video game using Adobe Illustrator. This is an introduction course, intended for aspiring graphic designers who want to gain essential skills in Adobe Illustrator and learn how to create professional-quality logos and branding materials, graphic designers seeking to specialize in branding, and anyone wanting to learn how to visually represent brands effectively and create consistent brand messaging across various platforms. To succeed in this course, you should have basic literacy, familiarity with basic design principles, and access to Adobe Illustrator.
This comprehensive UX/UI design course empowers you to create intuitive and engaging digital products. Starting with foundational interaction design principles, you'll learn to craft user-friendly flows and wireframes. Next, bring your ideas to life by learning wireframing and prototyping techniques in Figma. Then, gain a deeper understanding of UX/UI principles, creating aesthetically pleasing and functional interfaces that prioritize the user experience. Finally, refine your designs through effective client feedback and iteration, ensuring your final product meets both user needs and business goals. By the end, you'll be equipped to design exceptional user experiences from concept to polished prototype.
By the end of this course you'll be able to: • Recognize and apply interaction design principles to create user-friendly digital products. • Develop skills in creating wireframes and prototypes using Figma. • Apply UX/UI design principles to create visually appealing and functional interfaces. • Complete a final project demonstrating the ability to design a user-friendly digital interface. This is an introduction course, intended for learners with a passion for art and design, graphic designers who want to expand their skillset and add UX/UI design to their repertoire, web developers who want to learn how to design user-centered interfaces that enhance the functionality and usability of websites and applications, or anyone passionate about creating great user experiences. To succeed in this course, you should have basic literacy, some familiarity with basic design principles, and access to Figma.
This graphic design course empowers you to create impactful visuals across various mediums. You'll explore digital and print design techniques, learn to apply marketing principles, and refine your work through client feedback and iteration. By the end, you'll have the skills to design exceptional graphics for any project, from captivating social media ads to professional printed materials.
By the end of this module, you'll be able to: • Develop skills in creating digital and print media materials using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. • Design effective marketing materials, including web banners, social media graphics, and email templates. • Prepare files for print production, understanding printing techniques and specifications. • Complete a final project demonstrating the ability to design and produce digital and print media materials for a video game release. This is an introduction course, intended for aspiring graphic designers who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of design principles and techniques for both digital and print media, graphic designers seeking to expand their expertise in digital and print media, and anyone wanting to create visually compelling designs, including designing for social media, websites, or printed brochures. To succeed in this course, you should have basic literacy, familiarity with basic design principles, and access to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
This comprehensive graphic design course empowers you to stay ahead of the curve, harnessing AI tools and creating a professional portfolio that showcases your talent. Analyze competitors, explore design trends, and complete a capstone project that enhances your designs for fictitious gaming company. By the end, you'll be equipped to navigate the design industry with confidence, leveraging AI for creative solutions, and presenting a polished portfolio to potential employers.
This is an introduction course, intended for aspiring graphic designers who want to gain a competitive edge by learning how to leverage AI tools in your design workflow, graphic designers seeking to expand their skills and stay up to date with the latest design trends and technologies, including generative AI, and anyone interested in the future of design. To succeed in this course, you should have basic literacy, familiarity with basic design principles, and access to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
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This program is ideal for aspiring designers, artists with a digital flair, and anyone seeking a dynamic career at the intersection of creativity and technology.
No prior design experience is required. We'll guide you from the fundamentals to advanced techniques.
Graphic design is the art of visual communication, using images, typography, and layout to convey messages and create impactful experiences.
Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports.
Access to a computer with an internet connection is required. The program will guide you through utilizing industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma, and you may choose to download free trials or explore alternative options if needed.
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Certificate, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Certificate. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
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