Certified Graphic Designer
Our Graphic Design academy is a place where you can learn how to create visual communication and expression using images, words, shapes, and colors through real projects. We cover topics such as typography, layout, branding, illustration, video editing, animation, web design, and much more.
Experience
No experience needed in this domain
Duration
7 MONTHS
Dedication
7 HOURS A WEEK
Start
MARCH 2024
Format
HYBRID BY CHOICE
Price
2000€
Photoshop
1. Introduction to Photoshop
2. Working with layers, colors and text
3. Learn filters, retouching tools, camera raw and animation
Illustrator
1. Introduction to Illustrator
2. Working with gradients, typography and graphics
3. Learn layers, artboards, effects and appearance
4. Working with projects and export
Photography and composition
1. Introduction to photography and composition
2. Art history
3. Design theory
Premiere Pro
1. Introduction to Premiere Pro
2. Working with transitions and audio editing
3. Advanced Editing Techniques
InDesign
1. Introduction to InDesign
2. Working with Typography, Graphics and Swatches
3. Tables and Charts
4. Master Pages and Style
Word Press
1. Local and web development concepts
2. Working with WordPress theme and plugins
3. Add additional functionality to website using AI
4. Learn how to migrate your WordPress Website to server
After Effects
1. Basic and Advanced Animation Techniques
2. 3D Space and Camera Animation
3. Visual Effects and Motion Graphics
4. Rendering and Exporting
Social Media
1. Foundations of Social Media
2. Social Media Content Creation
3. The importance of storytelling
MON
Hybrid lectures
17:30 - 21:00
TUE
NO LECTURE
WED
Hybrid lectures
17:30 - 21:00
THU
NO LECTURE
FRI
NO LECTURE
Оur expert lecturers
Lecturers who have more than 10 years of work experience in the field
Branko Ristovski
Branko Ristovski – a graduate special educator, with postgraduate studies at EFTA ESRA Paris – Skopje – New York, in the field of video production with over 20 years of experience. Branko is the owner of Zootrop
Studio, a renowned creative powerhouse specialising in delivering exceptional video content. As a content creator, he is passionate about crafting captivating visuals that leave a lasting impact.
Todor Trajkovski
Todor Trajkovski – has studied Mechanical Engineering at Ss. Cyril and Methodius Skopje. He is a designer with over 25 years of experience. Todor has been working in big and small marketing agencies and publishing houses so I can do almost any kind of design.
Marija Kostadinovska
Marija Kostadinovska – a software engineer with 10 years of experience. Currently employed at Xgate and also the last 3 years as a WordPress lecturer at the UX/UI Academy.
Emilija Kornakova
Emilija Kornakova – When you combine creativity, art, design, marketing, storytelling and lots of love into every project you work on, you don’t work to live, you live to work. I have been lucky to discover and pursue my life’s passions, in all of my professional endeavours. Sharing knowledge with my students for almost a decade has sustained me, kept my spirit young, and motivated and inspired me to create works that leave a lasting mark. Working as a marketing expert at 3Shape, a Danish company that is a leader in the dental industry, is another source of joy and drive for me to be a game changer in everything I do.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Whether it’s design theory or portfolio development, animation, project management or web design, you can follow a dream with a degree in graphic design. The Academy of Graphic Design will teach you visual, creative expression and message delivery. The program is designed by academic professors and experts in the field of graphic design, with many years of theoretical and practical experience. It is intended for all those who want to study, specialize, qualify and develop their skills in graphic design. For all art lovers and new technologies.
The goal is to create quality specialized personnel competitive in the market. Gain a German degree and be the future creative or art director, marketing specialist, multimedia designer, animator or freelancer. The Certified Web Developer program takes place in eight modules which will teach different design tools in basic, advanced and expert level.
After completing each module of the program, each participant is required to pass a practical exam in order to obtain the certificate. Each of the topics represented in the program will contain practical examples of implementation in everyday work. The methods for presenting and mastering the topics will be based on the principle of: flexibility, learning by doing concept, workshops, discussions, working groups, research.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- German diploma for completed professional specialist studies with the title: Certified Graphic Designer, issued by the Higher Education German Scientific Institution – Institute of Business and Management HEIDELBERG Skopje
- Enriched networking portfolio in the country and abroad
- Promotion of your CV at events in the country and abroad
- Opportunity to get a high EU salary on the labor market in prestigious international companies in the country and abroad
- Students who have successfully completed the theoretical and practical parts of the program will be able to create visual concepts as Graphic designers
