Graphic Design

  • 5.0 Rate

  • 15 Lecture

  • 42 hours

  • 7 Weeks

Based on the final project results, the top graduate will be guaranteed an internship at one of our partner creative agencies.

The program is entirely based on practice-oriented learning, during which students will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the process of working on various types of projects, the correct principles of creating visuals, and design directions. They will learn from scratch the essential technical aspects of graphic editors necessary for working in different directions. By gaining technical knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, they will learn to create visuals for various media channels, correctly analyze briefs, create mood boards, and plan design projects.

Throughout the program, after each lecture, students will independently complete corresponding practical exercises. They will also receive advice/consultations on career development. At the end of the course, they will create an individual project that will tie together the portfolio created during the course.

Outcome

Skills Acquired: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator.

  • Work on raster and vector designs in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator

  • Develop designs technically, stylistically, and content-wise

  • Create visuals for brands

  • Analyze briefs and create mood boards

  • Make logo sketches and draft versions

  • Adapt visuals for different media channels

  • Correctly plan design projects

  • Properly analyze briefs

  • Complete tasks using simple and short methods by applying various principles

Sep 17 1200₾

Tue-Thu, 20:00-23:00

Oct 28 1200₾

Tue-Thu, 20:00-23:00

Feb 13 1200₾

Tue- Thu, 20:00-23:00

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Who is this course for?

Complete Beginners

For those who want to learn graphic design from scratch, take their first steps in the field of design, and be able to develop further independently.

Creative Individuals

For those who draw digitally and want to turn this skill into a source of income.

Program includes

Alumni Club

After successfully completing the final exam, graduates will be automatically enrolled in the Alumni Club. This membership grants them access to exclusive events, content, and special offers from our partner companies.

Work Based Learning

The course includes practice-based learning, including assignments/exercises and individual projects.

Bilingual Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a bilingual certificate.

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Syllabus

What is graphic design
The role of a graphic designer in communication
Design directions & brief history
Design around us
Design principles
Raster and vector graphics
Graphic editors
Photoshop interface and basic tools Assignment
Inspiration
Introduction to color theory and practical examples of its use
The importance of contrast in color
Color profiles (RGB and CMYK)
Creating simple geometric objects and manipulating them
Text tool
Using selection tools
Layers and their blending methods
Transformation tool
Assignment
Inspiration
Importing images and simple manipulations
Using and editing Layer Masks
Working with/adjusting colors
Using the Pen tool
Assignment
Inspiration
Advantages of Smart objects
Artboards
Editing Brush tool
Layer effects
Filters
Assignment
Retouching methods
Portrait retouching
Product retouching
Standard and interesting examples of using retouching techniques
Assignment

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Lecturers

Davit Msakhuradze

Graphic Design

Davit Msakhuradze

Graphic Design

David is a graphic designer and illustrator with 8 years of experience in the field. During this time, he has worked for companies and agencies such as Leavingstone, McCann, and GIPA, and currently holds the position of senior graphic designer at the creative agency Windfor's. His clients include the international creative festival Ad Black Sea, Coca-Cola, EU for Energy, Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, Bank of Georgia, Terabank, Tbilisi Mall, Veli.Store, and others. David focuses on creating works that combine graphic design and illustration, where illustration is not just a supporting element but a core part of the work. The main areas David actively works on are logo design, graphic illustration, character design, visual identity, lettering, and poster design.

Mariam Gogiashvili

Graphic Design for Beginners

Mariam Gogiashvili

Graphic Design for Beginners

Mariam is an illustrator and graphic designer with six years of experience in both Georgian and foreign markets. She began her career years ago as a freelancer working in various mediums - graphic design, illustration, as well as photography, video, and mural painting. For the last 2 years, she worked as an in-house designer and illustrator at Adjara Group, working on brands such as Stamba, Rooms, Holiday Inn, Shio, Milk, Udabno, Lolita, DBlock, Fabrika, TheShop AG, and Shukura. Currently, she is again working on freelance projects. Recent projects include: The Pearl Club branding, Art Direction, photo, video; Cord Brunch & Bar - branding, illustration, content; Coda Story - Editorial illustration; Illustrations for the exhibition - United for Georgia's European Way. Mariam's portfolio is distinguished by works created through the synthesis of various mediums.

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Tamunia Budaghashvili

Graphic Design for Beginners

Tamunia Budaghashvili

Graphic Design for Beginners

Tamunia is a graphic designer with 11 years of experience in the field. Her interests cover areas such as branding and identity, digital illustration, social media marketing, advertising, and design. Throughout her career, she has worked for companies like Stamba, Socialsharks Georgia, crystalbet. com , Vasco & Gama, ABK COMMUNICATION, BETDEALOFFICIAL, europebet, Poligraphy, and Livingstone. At various times, she has held positions as a graphic designer, senior graphic designer, and art director. Currently, Tamunia works as a lead graphic designer at Giti//c, where she continues to apply and develop her skills within creative projects.

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Oto Mikadze

Graphic Design for Beginners

Oto Mikadze

Graphic Design for Beginners

Oto has several years of experience working in the graphic design industry. He began his career as a digital designer at Holmes & Watson and soon joined the creative team in branding and campaigns. He then took the position of Senior Graphic Designer at Bank of Georgia. Currently, he works as a freelancer and focuses on logo design and branding. Oto has also worked on projects such as Bank of Georgia's "Gavshlit Prtebs" (We'll Spread Our Wings), "Update", "Ar Gacherde" (Don't Stop), "500 Startups Georgia", TBC's "Shen" (You), "Akhali Tseli Mosula" (New Year Has Come), as well as the "GBF" rebranding and "Tbilisi School of Communication" branding.

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FAQs for this course

A: Graphic Design is one of today's most in-demand and promising fields. It allows you to work both independently (as a freelancer) and in companies, create visual materials for various fields (advertising, social media, branding), use your creative skills and earn a stable income by working on both local and international projects.
A: Unfortunately, we do not provide access to the programs. Students need to obtain Photoshop and Illustrator licenses on their own.

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