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Visual Design: Transform

Location

Online

Study Mode

Online

Outcomes

Brand Identity Designer, Character Designer, Digital Designer, Graphic Designer, Junior Graphic Designer, Marketing and Design Executive, Package Designer, Visual Designer, Web Designer

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Qualification

Short Courses

Awarded By

Academy Xi

Duration

3-12 months

Start Date

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Payment Option

Payment plan, Upfront payment

How Much Will It Cost?

Payment plan

Flexible payment plans are available for this course, making it easier to invest in your future. Enquire now to find out more!

Course Rundown

If you have a knack for visual storytelling and want to transform that talent into a rewarding career, the Visual Design: Transform course from Academy Xi is your launchpad into the world of professional visual design.

This immersive online program is designed to give you a comprehensive blend of theoretical and practical skills, ensuring you graduate as a well-rounded, job-ready Visual Designer. You’ll master essential design principles – including colour theory, typography, composition, logos and branding, photo manipulation and digital illustration – while learning to create visually impactful designs that enhance User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI).

Throughout the course, you’ll also gain real-world experience using industry-standard tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma, and the latest Generative AI tools. Through practical exercises and eight weeks of live client projects, build a job-ready portfolio showcasing your skills in branding, UI/UX design, digital marketing assets, and interactive media.

This course is delivered 100% online, giving you the flexibility to study at your own pace, so you can fast-track your learning in just three months or take up to 12 months to complete.

By the end of the course, you’ll have:

A job-ready portfolio showcasing your visual design expertise.
Unlimited 1:1 mentoring from an industry professional.
A final project featured in an industry showcase to boost your visibility.
An industry-recognised certificate to strengthen your professional credibility.
Access to our Career Support Program, setting you up for success in the job market.

Eligibility

There are no formal prerequisites for this course, anyone can enrol.

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What You’ll Learn

The Visual Design: Transform course from Academy Xi, consists of three phases:

Phase 1

Visual Design theory
Visual Design technical considerations
Composition & typography
Logos & branding
Digital illustration
Photo manipulation
Web design basics
2D moving image
Footage motion graphics
Working with clients & peers
Small business needs
Professional portfolio

Phase 2

Consult with clients to understand their goals and requirements
Apply Visual Design principles and practices to real-life situations
Present your Visual Design solutions and processes back to clients
Produce professional work for real businesses to add to your portfolio.

Phase 3

Your elevator pitch
Improving your soft skills
Practising interview techniques
Developing your CV
Leveraging your LinkedIn profile
Building and finding opportunities through your network

Why study with Academy Xi

Get up to speed with some of the most in-demand skills when you study with Academy Xi and prepare to design a brighter future!

Boost your knowledge in all things digital and tech when you study online. From to Cyber Security to Graphic Design, UX and Data Analytics… their entire suite of courses are led by industry leaders and aim to give you the best head start.

Whether you’re a beginner or want to brush up on your studies, each session with Academy Xi will unlock new skills and techniques for you to implement right away.

Student Support

When you join Academy Xi you’ll be part of a team who have a genuine interest in your success. Classes are kept small which means your mentor will have more focus on you. Gain the confidence, support and knowledge to enter the next chapter of your career with Academy Xi.

Where Will It Lead Me?

On completion of this course, you will gain a nationally recognised Visual Design: Transform course certificate from Academy Xi. You will have all the knowledge as well as practical experience you need to start working in one of many design roles available across sectors such as marketing and advertising, manufacturing and communications.

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