Graphic Design Essentials – 5-Day Training Course
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Description of the training: Graphic Design Essentials – 5-Day Training Course
This condensed Graphic Design training gets you to master the essentials of the profession in five days, from visual fundamentals to hands-on use of the three industry-standard programs: Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Highly practice-oriented, it takes you from theory — colour, typography, composition — to production, all the way to a complete visual-identity project. By the end, you are able to independently design your own communication materials: logos, posters, brochures and digital documents.
Good to know
Practice-oriented training, with around 60% guided exercises. The three industry-standard Adobe programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) brought together in a single course. A running visual-identity project from the first day to the last.
Objectives of the training: Graphic Design Essentials – 5-Day Training Course
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
- Understand and apply the fundamental principles of graphic design (colour, typography, layout)
- Get to grips with Photoshop for retouching and creating visuals
- Create vector logos and illustrations with Illustrator
- Lay out professional documents with InDesign
- Design a coherent visual identity, from concept to production
- Gain the independence to produce your own communication materials
Prerequisites of the training: Graphic Design Essentials – 5-Day Training Course
- No prior experience in graphic design is required
- Be comfortable with the basic computing environment (PC or Mac)
Because every participant is unique, a personalised discussion with our expert allows us to design a training course perfectly aligned with their objectives, level and professional challenges.
Target audience of the training: Graphic Design Essentials – 5-Day Training Course
Entrepreneurs, freelancers, communication and marketing officers, and anyone wishing to create their own visual materials or strengthen their graphic skills to gain independence.
Detailed programme of the training: Graphic Design Essentials – 5-Day Training Course
Graphic design fundamentals
- Principles of composition, balance and visual hierarchy. Colour theory and harmonies (RGB and CMYK modes). Typography basics and font pairing. Analysing existing graphic projects to sharpen your eye.
Retouching and creation with Photoshop
- Getting to grips with the interface, layers and selections. Photo retouching, cropping and colour correction. Creating posters and banners. Cut-outs and simple compositing.
Vector illustration with Illustrator
- The logic of vector drawing and drawing tools. Creating logos and pictograms. Colours, gradients and vector typography. Advanced manipulation of objects and shapes.
Layout with InDesign
- Frames, master pages and layout grids. Creating brochures, flyers and multi-page documents. Managing images and fonts. Preparing files for print and web.
Practical workshop — visual identity project
- Designing a complete visual identity from a brief. Rolling it out across several materials (logo, poster, document). Presenting the project to the group. Assessment and areas for improvement.
The advantages of this training
- This training: focuses on practice with around 60% guided exercises; lets you work on your own files or projects; takes place in a small group of 1 to 3 participants; is led by an expert trainer; and leads to a certificate of completion.
FAQ
What is the difference between Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign?
Photoshop works with pixel images (retouching, compositing), Illustrator creates infinitely resizable vectors (logos, illustrations) and InDesign assembles text and images into multi-page documents (brochures, flyers). This training teaches you to use all three in a complementary way within a single project.
What is a visual identity and what does it include?
A visual identity is the set of graphic elements that make a brand recognisable: logo, colour palette, typography, image style and variations. The training's running project has you build a complete visual identity, from the logo to its materials.
Do we work in RGB or CMYK?
Both: RGB mode is for on-screen display and CMYK mode for print. Choosing the right mode from the start avoids unpleasant surprises when printing. The training teaches you to manage these modes according to where your visuals will be used.
Who is the Graphic Design Essentials 5-day training for?
It is aimed at entrepreneurs, freelancers, communication and marketing officers, and anyone wishing to create their own visual materials, with no prior experience required.
What are the prerequisites for this training?
No experience in graphic design is needed; you just need to be comfortable with the basic computing environment (PC or Mac). A preliminary discussion allows us to adapt the content to your level.
How long is the training?
The training lasts 5 days, i.e. 35 hours, split between theory and practice (around 60% of the time).
Is the training hands-on?
Yes: around 60% of the time is devoted to guided exercises and a running visual-identity project, so that you are self-sufficient by the end of the training.
Can the training be personalised?
Yes: the programme can be adapted to your needs, sector and projects, thanks to a preliminary discussion with our expert trainer.