# Graphic Design Certificate (Self-Paced)

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/certificates/graphic-design-self-paced>

## Overview

In this self-paced course, you'll master essential graphic design tools and creative workflows while building a portfolio that showcases your abilities.

Specifically, you'll learn Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, explore design theory and visual principles, and develop branding and marketing projects that demonstrate your ability to produce polished, professional work.

## What you'll learn

- Use Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos and create graphics; Use Adobe InDesign to design page layouts with text and images
- Use Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics such as logos, icons, and more
- Understand core graphic design concepts and processes
- Learn the fundamental elements of design
- Develop and expand your graphic design portfolio
- Practice speaking about your work and learn how to incorporate and evaluate critiques
- Deepen your understanding of graphic design concepts and processes, both formal and conceptual
- Upload your work to Adobe Portfolio, included with your Creative Cloud membership, to create your portfolio website

## Curriculum
1. **Adobe InDesign Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**
2. **Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**
3. **Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**
4. **Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp (Self-Paced)**
5. **Graphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced)**
6. **AI for Graphic Design Course (Self-Paced)**

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $2995

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