Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
Graphic Design Course College Program
2024
College
Program Graphic Design Course
A six-week bootcamp of the Graphic Design Course exclusively for college students!
What’s the difference between this and our usual Graphic Design Course? Great question!
Enrollment is only for current college students or post-grads (SP/FA 2022)
Weekly panels by industry leaders like Jennet Liaw, Sarah Oh, Sejin Park, Kurt Serrano, Troy Kreiner, Janis Ahn, Clara Nguyen, Kim Schoen and Olivia Demitriani
1:1 Feedback from Designers of ilovecreatives Studio
Portfolio Reviews by folks from Adobe, Wieden+Kennedy, Smalls, Womp, Silk Studio, Buck, and TBWA\Media Arts Lab.
We’ve also invited Recruiters and HR friends from Collins and Creative People to attend the Showcase.
In addition to ✹ Forever access to class materials ✹ Flexibility to take concurrently with internships & summer classes ✹ Private Discord Channel for students only ✹ Scholarships Apply here ✹ We’re only doing this ONCE. Maybe next year, but maybe not?
About the program
This College Program prepares you for the job market. Here’s how.
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1-on-1 Feedback
with Working Designers
Yes, we believe anyone can learn from the internet, but to truly begin to level up, you sometimes need a lil bit of human, ya know? You’ll receive career advice and individualized feedback on your projects and portfolios from our head instructors at ilovecreatives Studio with a combined 32 years of active industry experience.
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Portfolio Review with
Companies
Not only are we going to help you build a stellar portfolio, but we’re also going to get them in front of the people that matter! We’re inviting industry freelancers and working designers from companies such as Adobe, Wieden+Kennedy, Smalls, Womp, Silk Studio, Buck, and TBWA\Media Arts Lab.
Each week, we’ll have panelist chat about how they got their start and tips on how to stand out.
Schedule
Typically, the Graphic Design Course is self-paced, but for the College Program, we have a special 6-week syllabus to prepare you for the Portfolio Review. You will still have access to the curriculum after the 6 weeks, but we highly encourage students to stick to the schedule to take advantage of this one-time Portfolio Review (exclusive to the College Program). Additionally, we have extra weekly Panels with industry freelancers and working designers.
College Program Only
May 31, 2024 by 5 PM PT — Course Info Sent Out
June 6, 2024 3-4 PM PT — Orientation
June 10, 2024 — Program Starts
June 13, 2024 3-4 PM PT — Panel: Career Paths with Clara Nguyen and Kurt Serrano
June 20, 2024 3-4 PM PT — Panel: Brand Identities in Portfolios with Olivia Demitriani and Sarah Oh
June 27, 2024 3-4 PM PT — Panel: Getting the Job with Troy Zaretsky-Kreiner and Janis Ahn
July 3, 2024 3-4 PM PT — Panel: Freelancing with Kim Schoen and Jennet Liaw
July 11, 2024 3-4 PM PT — Portfolio Review with Industry Designers
July 18, 2024 3-4 PM PT — Showcase with Recruiters
Additional (but optional)
June 12, 2024 3:30-4:30 PM — Workshop: How to Get Clients by ilovecreatives Studio
Every Wednesday 1:30-2:30PM PT — Discord Office Hours with ilovecreatives Studio
Every Tuesday 3-4PM PT in Discord — Super Productive Time (Co-Working Session)
Every Thursday 11AM-12PM PT in Discord — Super Productive Time (Co-Working Session)
Panel Schedule
Typically, the Graphic Design Course is self-paced, but for the College Program, we have a special 6-week syllabus to prepare you for the Portfolio Review. You will still have access to the curriculum after the 6 weeks, but we highly encourage students to stick to the schedule to take advantage of this one-time Portfolio Review (exclusive to the College Program). Additionally, we have extra weekly Panels with industry freelancers and working designers.
Panelists & Portfolio Crits
from Industry Designers, Art Directors, & Creative Directors
Clara Nguyen
Visual Content Designer at Adobe
Sarah Oh
Art Director at Womp
Janis Ahn
Assoc. Creative Director at SMALLS
Kim Schoen
Freelance Creative Director
Troy Zaretsky-Kreiner
Creative Director at Silk Studios & Use All Five
Jennet Liaw
Freelance | Previously Nike, Bravado
Kurt Serrano
Senior Designer at SMALLS
Sejin Park
Senior Designer at BUCK
Olivia Demitriani
Graphic Designer at Wieden + Kennedy
Students
From
(We were once junior designers too & we got your back.)
“I’m self taught, but this course teaches you on-the-job skills you wouldn’t find on YouTube
I graduated from Boston University with a communications degree feeling lost about what I wanted to do— I want to give beginner and junior designers the tools and confidence they need to start creating designs that make their heart sing and get paid along the way. It was important to me to craft a curriculum that allowed for non-designers and very beginner designs to BECOME solid graphic designers, so no skipping steps or tools. We really cover everything.”
Sarah Sarazen, Art Director
“There's the BUSINESS side of things. That's something we didn't learn in college.
After graduating from Ringling College of Art & Design, I had no idea how to find clients, what to put in contracts, best ways to handle client communication, etc. Design doesn't have to be something you take a 4-year program for. We're in an age where you can easily become an incredible self-taught designer with a lil gumption. We wanted to create this course in order to make design more accessible because once you have the tools, all you need is the creative vision!”
Mindy Nguyen, Creative Director
“We know what today’s employers are looking for and we want you to stand out!
I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Marketing degree and wow, it was VERY hard to find a job after I graduated. I thought I knew Photoshop, but in hindsight, I needed to know way more than how to make a t-shirt for my school org. We see so many portfolios from really great schools and TBH, we’re bummed. Most student portfolios aren’t going to cut it in today’s market. This course is going to help you get a leg up and land those creative jobs you really want.”
Puno Puno, Exec. Creative Director
Student
Work
Student
Testimonials
Employers
who loved the course
Enrollment
& Price
College Program — Graphic Design Course
June 10th
$2,400
or check out our payment plan.
Enroll before May 30th at 11 AM Pacific Time.
How does enrollment work in a self-paced course? On the start date, you'll get access to the video lessons, resources, and student chat. There are no live sessions or deadlines, so you can learn on any schedule that's convenient for you!
June 10th
$2,400
or check out our payment plan.
Enroll ✹Today or apply for Scholarships↗
Enroll before May 30th at 11 AM Pacific Time.
How does enrollment work in a self-paced course? On the start date, you'll get access to the video lessons, resources, and student chat. There are no live sessions or deadlines, so you can learn on any schedule that's convenient for you!
Frequently Asked Qs
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Enrollment closes on May 30th, 11AM Pacific Time. Don’t miss out… make sure to grab the curriculum before it’s too late!
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Let’s be real. What does a college degree get you these days? It’s no longer enough to say “I went to X” even if it’s a prestigious design school that you paid $80K a year for.
Your portfolio and confidence that you can handle real-world deliverables is all that matters. That’s exactly why we made this course. We want to help you stand out in a stack of applicants, land interviews, and feel confident when you get the job. This is as close to on-the-job training as it can get.
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We took our Graphic Design Course and created a 6-week bootcamp exclusively for students. Only current students or post-grads (Spring or Fall 2023) can enroll.
65% of students don’t feel job-ready and we can see why. Universities and youtube videos, just don’t teach you what you need in today’s job market. The curriculum was designed to teach on-the-job training, not just design theory or how to use design tools. Our core curriculum teaches you all the design tools, brand identity process, how to make a portfolio, and career paths (from getting a job to freelancing to building an agency).
Students will gain access to a private Discord channel, 1:1 feedback, portfolio reviews, weekly panels from industry experts, and a surplus of design resources.
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Fair question! We really thought hard about the amount of education you receive with the course. Students take about 60 hours which comes to $20 per hour. Additionally, if you plan on freelancing, you can charge from $500-3000+ for branding or graphic design services.
Also, if you are shopping around and looking at other courses a few things to think about:
① If it’s a low price point, who is your teacher? Are they doing work that you want to do? Do you get access to them?
② If it’s a higher price, look at the student work. Often, we find higher education have more “student work” kind of projects that are very fun and abstract, but will most companies and clients are looking for real-world deliverables. -
YES! We understand the financial concerns students may have regarding the course, which is why the program hosts scholarships. Applications close on April 26, 2024, and all applicants will be notified by May 1 with their decision. Apply for scholarship here.
Payments plans are also available. You won't be able to "graduate" the course until all the payments are complete, but you can work through all of the content. Here’s the payment plan.
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Absolutely! With our weekly panels and portfolio review sessions, you'll have the chance to craft your portfolio and receive insights from industry professionals. An entire week in the curriculum is dedicated to assisting you in creating your ideal portfolio!
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YES! We prioritize providing students with personalized 1:1 feedback and support to overcome obstacles. In addition to communicating with your instructors, you'll have the opportunity to reach out to any of the industry guest speakers or portfolio reviewers for guidance!
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Weekly assignments corresponding to each section are provided to aid you in refining your portfolio and honing your skills. These design tasks will be assessed and you'll receive feedback from your instructors! If you ever get stuck or have any questions (which is completely normal!) you can message your instructors on Discord at any time.
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Typically about 60 hours, but this also depends on your current technical and design skills. If you’re pretty advanced, it might be faster!
We recommend spending 10-20 hours a week on the course, leaning more hours if you are new to design.
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YES! For live calls, we are based on Pacific Time, but we try to accommodate by most time zones.
Got a question? Email us at hello@ilovecreatives.com