# Graphic Design Bootcamp NYC

Graphic design classes in-person in NYC (34th & Madison Ave), onsite, or online from anywhere	

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## Overview

Build the skills and creative foundation needed to succeed as a Graphic Designer by mastering both design theory and the Adobe Creative Cloud. You’ll gain hands-on experience with Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to edit images, create vector graphics, and design layouts while also learning essential concepts like typography, color theory, and composition. These tools and principles will prepare you to create professional designs across print and digital media.

As you progress, you’ll apply your knowledge to real-world projects, from logos and packaging to marketing materials and promotional designs. Through portfolio-building assignments, you’ll graduate with a collection of polished work that demonstrates your ability to design for branding, advertising, and communication.

## 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
- Broaden your understanding of graphic design concepts and processes, both formal and conceptual

## 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 Course**

## Instructors

### Eugenio Solis de Ovando — Senior Instructor

Eugenio Solis de Ovando is a Senior Instructor in New York City, specializing in graphic design, web design, and visual communication. With over 20 years of experience in the creative industry, Eugenio is passionate about helping students develop strong technical skills and a solid design foundation across print, digital, and web platforms.

Eugenio teaches a wide range of courses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma, WordPress, UI Design, and Artificial Intelligence for Graphic Design. His classes are known for their clear, hands-on approach, blending technical mastery with creative exploration to help students bring their ideas to life with confidence and precision.

He holds a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence with a specialization in Human Performance Technology, where his research focused on integrating emerging AI technologies into adult education and training. 

As an Adobe Certified Design Master and Licensed Private Career School Teacher in New York State, Eugenio is dedicated to delivering high-quality instruction and sharing best practices in digital design workflows. He brings real-world insights into the classroom, guiding students through professional techniques in layout design, typography, color theory, image editing, and responsive web design.

### Dan Rodney — Instructor & Senior Course Developer

Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading the latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com.

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $2995

Payment options: Student financing available; see the current application terms and pay-as-you-go installments.
