Design Classes in Atlanta

Interaction Design (IxD)  is about making the connection between a device, its interface, and the user. Efficient IxD facilitates the actions users want to take with any given system and is an essential part of web design and development. The focus is on the end result of a high or low-fidelity prototype project outcome which takes the interactions,...

Gain the vocabulary and tools to tackle diverse design challenges on the job. Kickstart your portfolio and create beautiful, responsive designs for the web. Over half of jobs in tech and IT now require digital design skills — as well as 815,000 open roles in other industries. Boost Your Professional Value With Versatile Skills More than pushing...

Graphic Design Bootcamp (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Do you want to become a Professional Graphic Designer? Then this course is for you! You will learn how to incorporate workflow standard projects, such as: graphic manipulation, color management, motion effect, and technical drawings for print, brochures, business cards, book covers, magazine...

This multi-level typography course is recommended for students who have completed Introduction to Typography, and for working designers interested in further developing their knowledge and skills in typeface use and design.  The course functions as a working lab with multiple projects designed to advance typography usage in print and web projects....

This course will cover creating and choosing fonts, sizes, and colors; incorporating text and illustrations; avoiding common mistakes in text usage and common rules.  The course will look at the history of typography and students will learn about the anatomy behind the fonts. Emphasis will be placed on using the correct font for the correct application,...

This course provides an introduction to parametric modelling with Grasshopper. Build various parametrically responsive systems and explore generative design with grasshopper. Requirements: Basic familiarity with Rhino Course Topics: Grasshopper components and Interface Managing data Essential concepts Creating parametric assemblages Patterning...

Bring your creative ideas to life with Adobe InDesign, the professional page layout standard, used by designers and production professionals to design, preflight, and publish a broad range of documents such as brochures, catalogs, magazines and books. InDesign allows you to lay out and design multiple page documents. This workshop is designed to get...

Java provides an ideal environment in which to grasp the universal concepts of Object Oriented Programming. Use the Java API to create Graphic User Interfaces, handle mouse events & other user input, work with data structures, manage the file system, connect to a database using JDBC, and create dynamic web pages using HTML and JSP.  Prerequisite:...

In this course, students learn to build wireframes, implement best practices for common design patterns and analyze business goals from a user perspective. Skills & Tools: Use industry standard tools such as Sketch and Invision to prototype and wireframe design solutions. Production Standard: Put together a full suite of UX documentation for...

This course examines the fundamentals of two-dimensional design in the digital age. Students will explore principle elements of design including composition, color, and typography through a series of projects that introduce Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as primary graphic design tools. The importance of effective visual communication in both commercial...

This course delivers a concise introduction to rhino and an overview of fundamental skills for creating and editing geometry. It will be a combination of synchronous (face-to-face) and asynchronous (guided independent work) materials, to equal a total of 6 hours.  Requirements: No prior knowledge required. Bring PC laptop with rhino installed...

As technology changes and more media outlets compete for customers’ time, providing an enjoyable experience is critical to both attracting and keeping users. This class aims to demystify UX by giving a practical and simple introduction to what UX is while also explaining some of its core concepts of usability.  This is a field that affects all...

InDesign is a page-layout program from Adobe that allows users to create documents such as posters, magazines, books, and other forms of visual communication. Used by graphic designers and production artists to layout documents for the web and print, InDesign is a professional-grade software to create effective visual communication projects We will...

In this 8-week part-time course, students learn the tools, theory, and practical techniques to create visually stunning designs. Skills & Tools: Apply Photoshop's powerful functions to digital product design. Production Standard: Start with an idea and a moodboard: finish with a production-ready mockup of a responsive webpage. The Big Picture...

Bring your creative ideas to life with Adobe InDesign, the professional page layout standard, used by designers and production professionals to design, preflight, and publish a broad range of documents such as brochures, catalogs, magazines and books. InDesign allows you to lay out and design multiple page documents. This workshop is designed to get...