Digital Graphic Designer
230 Hours / 6 Months, Part Time Program
This part-time graphic design program features expert instruction, hands-on projects, AI-driven design methodologies, and a real connection to the industry to get graduates hired.
Graphic design is the skill of effective visual communication.
Graphic designers craft everything from websites and logos to social media posts and product marketing, using their creative skills to inform and captivate audiences. They use a variety of software tools to bring concepts to life. Whether it’s creating the branding for a new startup or designing compelling ads for a campaign, graphic designers are the visual storytellers that bring ideas to life.
The demand for skilled digital graphic designers is skyrocketing. Businesses, brands, and organizations continue to rely on visual content for effective communication, making graphic design a tech job that is always in high demand.
Wawiwa’s Digital Graphic Designer program teaches the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to get hired and succeed as a graphic designer. It also integrates the use of Generative AI tools in the training process. This allows learners to apply AI-driven design methodologies, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to create graphics that push the boundaries of creativity faster.
Learn the Best Practices of Visual Communication and Graphic Design
Students learn the digital graphic design principles and techniques. Among other topics, they develop knowledge of color theory, typography, and layouts, as well as an understanding of user psychology and branding concepts.
Open Doors With Industry Connections
Succeed in a rapidly expanding field with help from our network of Graphic Design experts, instructors, hiring partners, and alumni. The Graphic Designer curriculum was created in collaboration with the industry’s leading companies to make our programs as relevant as possible to the local industry’s needs, assuring graduates will be job-ready as soon as the program ends.
Deliver a Professional Project and Develop Your Portfolio
Throughout the program, students gain practical skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Bring It Together (BIT) Projects require students to apply what they’ve learned in real-life graphic design projects. The designs that are created as part of homework and the BIT projects compose the student’s design portfolio that can be showcased to potential employers or clients.
Who is this Program for?
Driven and motivated individuals with or without design background, who wish to launch a highly sought-after career as a Digital Graphic Designer.
Top Notch Professionals
This unique program was built by a professional team made up of the leading experts in Graphic Design, with vast knowledge and experience in training too.
Eran Lasser
CEO of Wawiwa
Eran is a tech education entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. Eran founded and managed four IT training companies: John Bryce Training (Israel), TRIG (China), JB-IQsoft (Hungary), KocBryce (Turkey). Eran also partnered to establish DAN.IT Education (Ukraine), Techub (Georgia), and more. In addition, Eran managed Mentergy, which provides e-learning and distance learning solutions. Over the years, he was responsible for the reskilling of more than 50,000 individuals now working as tech professionals.
Daniel Anderson
Chief Training Officer
Daniel is responsible for updating state-of-the-art topics in the company’s tech training programs, and for maintaining its training methodologies. Daniel was the Chief Trainer at the Israel Defense Force’s Tech Training Center and is a graduate of the IDF training process. He develops and delivers a wide range of programming courses, and is a Full-Stack Developer and Data Scientist.
Ynon Oren
Head of Graphic Designer Program
Ynon has extensive background and expertise in computer animation, graphics, UX, and game design.
A self-taught professional and a passionate educator, Ynon has been empowering creative minds at Holon Institute of Technology, Israeli Animation and Design College (IAC), Shenkar College, Avni Institute, and John Bryce – all leading training institutions in Israel, the Startup Nation.
Ynon is also the owner and manager of a graphic motion and web design business.
Program Curriculum
- Overview of Graphic Design
- Definition and History
- Graphic Design vs. Art
- Role of a Graphic Designer
- Graphics and Art history
- Overview of Software and Tools in Digital Graphic Design
- Gestalt Principles of Design
- What are the Gestalt Principles of Design?
- Understanding Why Gestalt Theory is Important
- Examples
- Interface
- Artboards, Windows, Panels, and Workspaces
- Vector Graphics and Pixel Graphics
- File Types and Differences
- Basic Vector Objects (Anchor Point, Path, Stroke, and Fill)
- Basic Tools
- Shape Tool
- Pen Tool
- Selection Tools
- Direct Selection Tool
- Layers
- Exporting
- Basic Shapes and Objects
- Object Hierarchy: Groups, Compound Path, Fill Rule
- Attributes Window, Pathfinder, Shape Builder
- Advanced Shapes and Objects
- Blend, Expand, Warp, and Free Transform
- Appearance and Selection Tools
- Typography Fundamentals
- Importance and Historical Context of Typography
- Anatomy and Properties
- Text Tools and Formatting (Text field vs. Text box)
- Creating Outlines
- Fonts and Typeface Selection and Pairing
- Typography and Illustrator
- Ligatures, Knife Tool, and Live Paint
- Alignment and Creating Typographic Designs
- Advanced Tools
- Perspective, Perspective Grid, 3D Tools, Isometric Drawing
- Gradients, Gradient Mesh, Image Trace
- Effects, Expand Appearance, Rasterize
- Color
- Color Models: Additive vs. Subtractive Colors
- Understanding the Color Picker Window (HSB Model), Harmony Rules, Color Guide, Working with Color Palettes, Recolor Artwork
- Logo and Icon Design Basics
- Principles of Effective Logo and Icon Design
- Golden Ratio and Creating a Logo using the Golden Ratio
- Mini Project: Illustrator Presentation
- Introduction to Photoshop
- Tools and Panels
- Selection and Mask Types
- Layer Management
- Image Editing and Manipulation
- Vector Smart Objects
- Layer Masks
- Clipping Masks
- Select and Mask Feature
- Smart Objects
- Adjustments
- Basic Brushes
- Clone Stamp Tool
- Generative Fill
- Content-Aware Fill
- Adjustment Layers
- Filters
- Color Correction and Enhancement
- Adjustment Layers
- Groups
- Transform and Warp
- Blend Modes
- Creating a simple Mockup
- Vector Smart objects
- What is Image Retouching?
- Liquify Filter
- Healing Tools
- Burn & Dodge Tools
- Apply Image Feature
- Frequency Separation
- Advanced Non-Destructive Techniques
- Image Editing and Manipulation
- Gradients
- Patterns
- Layer Styles
- Vectors in Photoshop
- Type tools
- Vector Tools
- Composition
- What is Composition?
- Principles of Composition
- Common Composition Types
- Visual Hierarchy
- What is Visual Hierarchy?
- Elements in Creating Hierarchy
- Techniques for Creating Hierarchy
- Advanced Techniques
- Perspective Warp
- Creating Box Mockup
- Converting an Image to Retro Print Poster
- Converting an Image to a Shepard Fairey Style Poster.
- Color Channels
- Image Compositing with Color Channels
- Applying Filters to Individual Channels
- Creating Realistic Water Reflection
- Mini Project: Photoshop Presentation
Features an introduction to Adobe Firefly within Adobe Creative Cloud, exploration of MidJourney, ChatGTP & DALL-E 3 for Design Concept Generation.
- How AI changes Graphic Design
- What is Generative AI and Creating Visuals using AI
- Output examples of several AI tools
- AI for Inspiration
- AI for Creation
- AI for Enhancement and Productivity
- From Gen AI to Design on Adobe
- Hands-on experience with AI tools relevant to the profession
- Logo creation and vectoring in Illustrator
- Photo creation and fixing on Photoshop
- Mini Project on AI Tools
- Introduction to InDesign Interface
- Tools and Panels
- Graphic and Text frames
- Placing Images
- Text wrap
- File Management
- Layout and Composition
- Grid Systems
- Page Organization
- Global Design
- Parent Pages
- Advanced Typography Features
- Paragraph Style
- Character Styles
- Working with DocX
- Text Frame Options
- Object Style
- Dynamic Table of Content
- Page Numbering
- Anchored Objects
- Inline Images
- Tables
- Table Styles
- Cell Styles
- Designing a Calendar
- Managing Multi-Page Products
- Consolidating Documents to Single Book
- Syncing Styles
- Interactive Tools
- Animations
- Transitions
- Advanced Layouts
- Alternative Layouts
- Creating Unique Spreads
- Convert to Print and PDF Processes
- Understanding File Formats
- Preparing Files for Print
- Mini Project on InDesign Fundamentals
- Career Orientation
- Market Career Opportunities
- Interview Preparation
- Creating a CV
- Job Offers
- CV, LinkedIn Profile
- Interview Preparation
- Personal Portfolio Development
- Tips for effectively presenting designs and projects
Students will create a complete branding package for a hypothetical or real company. This includes designing a logo, business cards, stationery, website images, social media images, and other relevant branding materials.
This final project allows students to demonstrate their comprehensive skills and provides them with a substantial portfolio piece that showcases their ability to handle a real-world graphic design project from start to finish.
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