Design Classes Grand Rapids, MI

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a website designer and front-end web developer. Students will learn to build webpages with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript as well as how to design webpages with Figma. Participants will learn developer tools such as Git to collaborate with developers, modern web technologies such as Flexbox, Grid, and Bootstrap to efficiently create responsive websites, WordPress to create websites and blogs, and the creation of marketing emails with HTML & CSS. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career in web design. The program includes a free retake and each course includes a step-by-step workbook.

Learn the essentials of engaging with the user, concept development, and prototyping for an optimal user outcome. Students develop the ability to analyze and share results with a real-world client in a customer-centered approach. Through the use of stunning designs created in Figma and Adobe XD, participants develop the finely tuned nuances of UX/UI.

Master video editing and build a demo reel to show employers. In this course, you'll learn video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro, audio editing with Adobe Audition, and get started with motion graphics and animation with After Effects. You’ll gain an understanding of how these apps work together, as well as workflow strategies. Along the way, you’ll create projects that teach you Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects. In the final demo reel (portfolio) development course, you’ll create independent projects to showcase your newly-developed skills. This course comes with one-on-one mentoring sessions where you'll receive career advice and resume assistance.

In this certificate program, participants will learn the skills needed to become a well rounded digital designer, capable of designing websites, logos, social media graphics, and more. Attendees start by learning industry-standard apps such as Sketch, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Students then learn and implement design fundamentals such as design theory, composition, typography, color, web design standards, and more. Attendees will learn the skills needed to start a career as a visual designer and walk away with projects they can use in a portfolio to show prospective employers or clients. The program includes a free retake and several step-by-step workbooks.

This 2-day course teaches the basic features and functions of Adobe Photoshop CC. Students will learn how to create, modify and edit basic images. More advanced topic include using camera raw, adjusting layers, and using image refinement techniques. Finally, students will learn how to organize their assets using Adobe Bridge.

This 2-day course on Adobe Photoshop CC builds on the first course and introduces students to more advanced capabilities. Students will learn how to create raster images, apply vector image tools and advanced layer techniques, and edit videos. Because project management is also important, this course will also teach students how to define the audience and purpose of a project, avoid problems with copyright infringement, and manage tasks and responsibilities.

This 2-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to Adobe Illustrator CC. In this course, students will learn how to customize objects and shapes, create paths and graphics, and prepare documents for deployment. Students will also learn about graphics scalability and the principles of graphics composition.

Novice users of Adobe Illustrator can build on their skills with this 2-day course. This course teaches students how to draw more complex illustrations, use painting tools to enhance artwork, customize colors and swatches, and use advanced formatting techniques. Students will also learn how to create slices and image maps and to prepare their artwork for printing.

This is an introductory course to Adobe Photoshop. This 3-day program teaches fundamentals of Photoshop, including techniques for compositing video, editing photos, printing 3D files, painting with the mixer brush, and producing vectors. Students will also learn how to use the new Frame and Content-Aware Fill tools to simplify the video and photo editing process.