Graphic Design
Accelerator course - 3 months
Learn everything you need to know about interpreting ideas into concepts and creating identities from ground up.
Over 150 students trained
Over 150 students trained
Become a world class graphic designer
This course uses a project-based learning model, ensuring that you gain hands-on experience creating real design projects and also gaining softskils that will help you land your first design job. All it takes is 12 weeks!
Unit 1
Fundamentals of Design
Understand: Principles of design
Get introduced to the characteristics of basic design elements such as line, shape, volume, space, texture, colour, scale, unity, contrast, repetition, rhythm etc.
Explore: The History of design
Explore the history of design dating back to 38,000 BC, the evolution of design, design trends and impact of design in modern society.
Discover: Industry tools
Learn about the different industry-standard tools used by graphic designers, the different functions and how they are being used.
Workshop
Test your knowledge with Interactive excercises, Workshop, QnA sessions, and prcatical tasks according to the completed unit.
Key skills: Design principles, Design History, Design tools
Unit 2
Vector-based design
Discover: Key Illustrator concepts
Explore Adobe illustrator, a standard software for graphics design; Understand the interface, tools and how to use them to create any kind of vector art or illustration your mind is capable of thinking.
Understand: Brand Identity design / Branding
Learn brand Positioning with logo designs, and explore what components should be considered for a cohesive Visual System ( Colors, Typography, design styles, logo usage, etc)
Perform: Iconography for Web and Software
Learn how to design icons for web, app and software inside Adobe Illustrator using basic shapes and outlines.
Workshop: Create a brand logo & guidelines
Create an identity system for a brand of your choice, detailing the brand guidelines and a few icons for their website.
Key skills: Illustration, Logo Design, Branding, Iconography
Unit 3
Pixel Based Design
Discover: Photoshop for graphic designs
Understand the Photoshop interface, and learn everything from working with layers and selections in Photoshop.
Perform: Poster design with Photoshop
Create designs for full digital marketing campaigns, Understand how to work with digital and print design projects
Understand: Compositing & Retouching
Create complex edits and manipulations of photographs and images, improve lighting and colour, add special effects, remove blemishes and more.
Workshop: Create designs for socials and digital marketing
Create a series of marketing creatives for a brand of your choice for outdoor and social media use with attention to cohesive brand and clear communication.
Key skills: Poster design, photo manipulation, retouching
Unit 4
Introduction to Animation
Discover: Principles of animation
Explore the principles of animation based on the work of Disney animators from the 1930s onwards, in their quest to produce more realistic animations.
Understand: After effects environment
Learn after effects basics, understand the AE interface, how to use the different tools, effects, expressions and presets.
Perform: Object and Scene animation
Learn basic animations involving scenes, objects, typography, etc.
Workshop: Animate a simple Logo
Create a simple logo animation for a brand of your choice.
Key skills: Animation, Motion graphics
Unit 5
Projects and Demo prep
100% Virtual live classes, 2 Physical workshops.
We hold 100% virtual live classes enabling you to learn from wherever alongside other budding designers, After your program, you’ll get the chance to showcase your work to industry experts and potential employers on our demo day.
Learn & build with industry standard tools!
Enhance your creativity, master your software skills with industry-standard tools
Pay 70% at start, the rest in week 6
Comfortably spread your tuition by paying 70% upfront and balancing up 6 weeks after course kick off.
Some frequently asked questions
Our system is designed to make impact in today’s economy by equipping creative minds with easy and convienient access to quality design education, propelling them to excel in their career and changing the future of design not just for their immediate community but globally.
Our instrustors are proven leaders in their field with many years of teaching/mentoring young designers and positively impacting the design ecosystem with their knowledge.
Of course. A certificate will be awarded to all participants at the completion of their course.
Our courses are designed to last for a period of 12 weeks per cohort.
While our classes are majorly remote, we offer 2 physical classes within each cohort allowing all participants fully engage and interact with one another and the Stack Leads/ Mentors.
It costs just N45,000 to participate in a course. This payment covers the entire 12 weeks learning cycle and can be paid in 2 installments.
You would typically need enthusiasm to learn, genuine interest in problem solving, a laptop and access to data to get started.
Become a highly sought Graphics designer.
We are a step ahead, that’s what makes us different?
Our system is designed to make impact by equipping creative minds with easy and convenient access to quality design education
Accessible Learning
Regardless of your finances or location, we make design learning accessible to all. All you need is enthusiasm and commitment.
Experienced tutors
Our tutors have a vast background in the Design field, building products and mentoring. You are sure to learn from the creme de la creme.
Amazing Track Record
We have taught over 300 Designers who have worked with amazing companies across the nation and internationally.
Practical Curriculum
Our curriculum ensures easy understanding of design concepts and propels you to becoming an intermediate designer in a short time.
Alumni Support
We keep a close network with all our students – current and past, providing support to connect them with design opportunities around the globe
Beginner Friendly
We teach using simplified methods to achieve quick assimilation helping you become an amazing designer with zero prior knowledge
"I remember how much I wanted to be a designer but I had no idea where to start. All that changed when I started learning here. It was the beginning of a dream come true"
Ayomiposi Olagunju
UI/UX Designer
What our students say about us
Take a dive into the reviews of amazing designers who have passed through our training
I started my design journey with Verdac, their teaching skill and detail is second to none. I will absolutely recommend to anyone looking to start or improve their design skill.
Ezekiel Ariyo
Graphic & UI designer
I remember how much I wanted to be a designer but I had no idea where to start. All that changed when I started learning here. It was the beginning of a dream come true
Oluolagunju Ayo
UI/UX designer
Working with other people via the Internet was a highlight for me, I enjoyed the communication approach of the instructors and the valuable course materials provided.
Daniel Oluwatomilayo
Graphic designer
It was great to have an expert guiding me through tips and techniques. I also appreciate the exercises given to us to absorb skills before moving on to the next course outline.
Peter Taiwo
web developer & UI designer
I partook in the Verdac design class in 2019 and It was a great start for me. The assignments were eye-opening and the class gave me the opportunity to dig deeper into design fundamentals.
Folaju Olumide
Graphic designer
Going through the lessons is eye opening for me as an upcoming designer. I started using new software after enrolling for the course and designing was made really easy for me.
Omotola Temitope
Graphic designer
I personally enjoyed working with the resources shared with us and I like the fact that the facilitators are always eager to answer questions whenever I’m stuck on any project.
Gabriel Aborisade
Digital Marketer
I attended the classes in 2020 and learning with Verdac was the beginning of an interesting journey, it helped me kick off my design career and I’m eager to learn even more
Olawoyin Olayinka
Graphic & UI designer
A career in design is waiting for you. Join the league of versatile designers today!
