Graphic design
From branding and identity to typography, we have a large range of graphic design courses to choose from, at all levels and taught by our passionate and experienced teachers. Whether you’re free evenings, daytime or weekends, we have a variety of dates and times for you to choose from. Not only will you develop skills and techniques necessary for contemporary professional graphic design practice but you will be able to develop your own project with individual professional guidance and master classes in industry software and techniques.
Many of our digital and design students can now take advantage of our state-of-the-art Digital and Design Lab, new for autumn 2018.
Download information on course levels and progression courses for graphic design in 2018.
Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on 020 7492 2700 Monday - Friday between 10am - 5pm.
Images: Diana Saavedra and Margaret Simpson
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Graphic design for beginners
Course Date: Tue 6 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWith an emphasis on an experimental approach to generating images and visualising ideas, this graphic design course will unlock your creativity using both hands on techniques and digital development with Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
Full fee: £359.00Senior fee: £287.00Concession: £219.00 -
Graphic design workshop: improve your layout skills
Course Date: Thu 8 Nov 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetImprove your layout skills with a creative approach to using Adobe InDesign. The course encourages you to take risks, be playful and explore different ways of working. Suitable for those with an interest in print based design and who have some experience using InDesign.Full fee: £159.00Senior fee: £127.00Concession: £97.00 -
Graphic design: stage 2
Course Date: Sat 1 Dec 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your graphic design skills further and learn how to respond professionally to industry related briefs involving a range of branded products.See what you could create – view a selection of work made on our graphic design courses
.Full fee: £169.00Senior fee: £169.00Concession: £103.00 -
Graphic design and illustration
Course Date: Thu 17 Jan 2019 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAre you interested in graphic design, illustration or both? Want to explore this further? For those with little or no experience and an enthusiasm for visual communication and graphic image.
. Please note: This is not a computer based course but there will be limited access to computer equipment for tasks such as scanning and printing.
See what you could create – view a selection of work made on our graphic design courses
.Full fee: £359.00Senior fee: £359.00Concession: £359.00 -
Graphic design: an A-Z of typography
Course Date: Sat 19 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTypography is the keystone of good graphic design. On this practical course you will develop an appreciation of typography and learn how to use the professional software Adobe Indesign and Adobe Illustrator to effectively create and manipulate type.See what you could create – view a selection of work made on our graphic design courses
.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £73.00 -
Designing for magazines and books with InDesign
Course Date: Sun 20 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetAn introduction to the principles of designing, laying out and planning books and magazines using InDesign. This intermediate course is suitable for those with some InDesign experience.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £249.00Concession: £249.00 -
Graphic design club
Course Date: Fri 25 Jan 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetJump into the design process! Learn how to generate ideas for visual communication creating unexpected solutions to a variety of design briefs.
To book the whole course at a discounted rate: book your place via City Lit as usual. Cost £ 299.00. To book Individual sessions: book your place via Eventbrite. Cost £30 per session.
Https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/graphic-design-club-vk200-tickets-49171738995?aff=erellivmlt.Full fee: £299.00Senior fee: £299.00Concession: £299.00 -
Social media for visual artists: promote and network
Course Date: Sat 2 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your social media skills in this engaging session. Learn how to grow your business network and promote yourself positively.Full fee: £69.00Senior fee: £69.00Concession: £42.00 -
Design a logo for your business in four evenings
Course Date: Tue 12 Mar 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhat makes a logo work and what doesn’t? Explore the purpose of a logo, the fundamental properties of a successful design, corporate identity, image and branding. Look at real life case studies.Full fee: £139.00Senior fee: £111.00Concession: £85.00 -
Graphic design: stage 1
Course Date: Sat 4 May 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWorking through a series of creative exercises that focus on the basic design principles in graphic design, you will create exciting visual solutions by learning to take risks and push your ideas forward. If you have an interest in a non-digital approach to Graphic Design and a curious mind then this course is for you. No need to have a design background, just unlock your creativity and explore the world of visual communication.
See what you could create – view a selection of work made on our graphic design courses
.Full fee: £349.00Senior fee: £279.00Concession: £213.00 -
Collage for graphic design: text and image
Course Date: Thu 23 May 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis fun and experimental course will enable you to explore the dynamic use of collage. Artists and designers throughout history have used collage from Kurt Schwitters and Saul Bass and Alan Fletcher to Pop artist Peter Blake. A practical course aimed at enlivening the creative process for artists and designers alike.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £95.00Concession: £73.00 -
Graphic design professional portfolio
Course Date: Thu 20 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis is a chance to refine your design ideas and shape them into a selection of work to form the start of your own design portfolio. The course is designed as a follow on for those who have completed the City Lit Graphic design course VK414, or similar.
Full fee: £129.00Senior fee: £103.00Concession: £79.00 -
Graphic design: collage with text and image
Course Date: Wed 26 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis fun and experimental course will enable you to explore the dynamic use of collage. Artists and designers throughout history have used collage from Kurt Schwitters and Saul Bass and Alan Fletcher to Pop artist Peter Blake. A practical course aimed at enlivening the creative process for artists and designers alike.Full fee: £139.00Senior fee: £111.00Concession: £85.00 -
Adobe Illustrator in three sessions
Course Date: Thu 27 Jun 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA comprehensive introduction to creating vector graphics using Illustrator. Learn how to use the pen tool, shapes, brushes, patterns, live trace and effects and gain experience in techniques and strategies useful to graphic designers and illustrators.Full fee: £299.00Senior fee: £239.00Concession: £182.00 -
100 design projects
Course Date: Mon 15 Jul 2019
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOn this fast and varied fun practical course you will undertake 100 projects. The speed helps you to respond spontaneously and creatively whilst exploring key aspects of Graphic Design. This is invaluable for rebooting your creative responses to briefs.Full fee: £259.00Senior fee: £207.00Concession: £158.00