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Graphic Design for Beginners
Why participate in the "Graphic Design for Beginners" course? If you’ve always had a passion for drawing or an interest in the world of design, this course provides an excellent o...
What you'll gain
- ✓ Basics of graphic design
- ✓ Branches of graphic design
- ✓ Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- ✓ Brandbook creation
✓ Free consultation · Certificate on completion · Practical learning · Certificate-ready · BDG since 2009
Duration
3 months
Format
Offline
Level
Beginner
Starts
Jun 11, 2026
Certificate
On completion
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Who can you become?
Why participate in the "Graphic Design for Beginners" course?
If you’ve always had a passion for drawing or an interest in the world of design, this course provides an excellent opportunity to delve into the profession of your choice. You’ll develop skills in creating logos, branding, corporate styles, printing files, illustrations, and more. Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for positions as a Junior Graphic Designer. Outstanding students may be offered for internship opportunities. By the end of the course, you'll possess a robust portfolio showcasing your work, empowering you to confidently apply for a Junior Graphic Designer position or take on individual freelance design projects.Get 5% Cashback
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Who is this course for
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Career Starters
This course is designed for individuals with no prior professional knowledge in the field. It caters to beginners and does not demand any specialized expertise. The key factors for achieving the intended outcomes are your motivation and your readiness to engage with intricate aspects.
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For the Specialists from Other Fields
No matter where you stand in your career, the design world welcomes you. If you hold an interest in design and aspire to embrace a new career path, this course is the perfect option for you, irrespective of your current professional background.
What you will learn
- ✓Basics of graphic design
- ✓Branches of graphic design
- ✓Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
- ✓Brandbook creation
- ✓Using AI Tools
Program
- Fundamentals of Color Theory
- Visual Hierarchy and Principles of Composition
- Adobe Photoshop Interface, Tools, and Workspace
- Layer System and Core Functions
- Fonts, Their Types, and Usage Rules
- Building Grids and Alignment
- Typography Exercises with Examples
- Creating Story/Post Formats
- Image correction: color, light, shadow adjustment
- Masks, blending modes
- Retouching techniques
- Visual consistency for social media
- Cover, Instagram/Facebook Post Formats
- Visual Campaign Construction Stages
- Moodboard and Style Direction Development
- Creating a Preliminary Design
- Finalizing Materials
- Applying the Concept to Different Platforms
- Presenting Designs
- Peer Review + Mentor Feedback
- Illustrator Interface, Pen Tool
- Shapes, Pathfinder, Layer System
- Logo Design Principles
- Exercises: Icon, Simplified Logo
- Choosing a font according to the nature of the brand
- Developing a brand concept, choosing a color scheme
- Typography + color matching exercises
- Business card, letterhead, label, poster
- Typographic standards
- Using standard formats/templates
- Visual consistency
- Guest speaker from a printing house
- Printing systems: CMYK vs RGB
- Building planes, fold & cut line
- PDF for print, bleed, safe area
- Label & flyer example
- Choosing a packaging type
- Design construction: Illustrator/CorelDRAW
- Export + Print File preparation
- Types of content: informational, sales, engagement
- Visual consistency across posts
- Example of a content plan
- Discussion with a guest social media specialist
- Visual story for different platforms
- Visual sequence, emotional triggers
- Photoshop+Illustrator combined use
- Storyboard design exercises
- Choosing brand packaging or social media direction
- Project research, moodboard, preliminary sketch
- Mentor feedback
- Brand Structure: Logo, Colors, Fonts
- Print Material Development
- Behance/Dribbble Profile Creation
- Print-ready PDF
- Mockup Submission
- Peer Review + Editing
- Social Media Campaign or Product Design
- Content Planning + Visual Drafts
- Mentor Review
- Visual Consistency Across Platforms
- Story/Post Series Development
- Start with Proper Mockups
- Behance/Dribbble Upload
- PDF Format, Layout
- Preparation of Print Files
- Label design or complex packaging
- Illustrator/CorelDRAW combined
- Technical formatting
- Final export of all projects
- Behance profile design, mapping
- Peer presentation, mentor review
- Guest freelancer – session with an experienced specialist
- Comparison of freelance platforms
- Upwork account creation
- Real-world example discussion
- Ideas for initial test projects
- How to show to a client?
- Formulating answers
- Refining a portfolio
- Design brief
- Creating cover letters
- Project submission formats and platforms
- Project presentation
- Creating worksheets
Course details
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Schedule
Tuesday 19:00-21:00
Thursday 19:00-21:00
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Payment
Monthly
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Certificate
On completion
24 lessons
Frequently asked questions
Each course is labelled beginner, intermediate or advanced. If you are unsure, book a free consultation and we will help you choose.
Flexible payment options are available for most programs. Contact us to discuss the right plan for you.
Certificates
Certificates you can receive
Depending on the course format and results, students can receive one of BDG's certificate types.
- ✓ Verified BDG certificate
- ✓ QR / signature-ready format
- ✓ Armenian & English certificate design
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Participation
For students who actively participate in the course learning process.
For active participationCompletion
For students who complete the course requirements and finish the program.
For successful completionExcellence
For students who complete the course with outstanding results and strong performance.
With distinctionHR Drone
A co-branded certificate for selected HR and partner-certified programs.
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