# Graphic Design Certificate

Canonical URL: <https://training.sdfm.org/certificates/graphic-design>

## Overview

This program builds graphic design skills through hands-on training in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, while teaching typography, color, and layout. You’ll apply design theory to real-world projects, creating a professional portfolio for a career in graphic design.

## What you'll learn

- Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos and create graphics
- Adobe InDesign to create page layouts with text and images
- Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics such as logos, icons, and more
- Understand graphic design concepts & processes
- Learn about the elements of design
- Develop and expand your graphic design portfolio
- Learn how to speak about your work and how to incorporate and evaluate critiques
- Broaden 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**
2. **Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp**
3. **Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp**
4. **Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp**
5. **AI for Graphic Design**
6. **Graphic Design Capstone Project (Guided Self-Paced)**

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $2995

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