Brand recognition and design ingenuity are crucial to stand out in a competitive marketplace. Businesses turn to graphic designers to create and maintain their brand identity and to support their marketing and online presence. Learn to plan, manage and deliver outstanding graphic design projects.
SMU is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the United States by both Forbes magazine and U.S. News & World Report. With a certificate from SMU, you will be recognized across the country as having qualifications endorsed by a prestigious and sought-after university.
Upcoming Start Dates
September 5
Thursdays
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. CST
+4 hours/week of self-paced study
7 months
Live online
March TBD
Thursdays
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. CST
+4 hours/week of self-paced study
7 months
Live online
"While I have some freelance experience, I really felt that I could learn how to work more efficiently with Adobe. I feel like these courses have taught me to do that."
"I work in film production, but over the years I've found it necessary to do more and more video editing. I needed to learn the Adobe programs to feel comfortable working with and creating different files that are used when editing video."
"Absolutely changed my life from the first class! I was already working full time as a Graphic Designer so I was able to apply what I learned immediately after each class. My employer quickly noticed."
"This program has taught me more of what the Adobe programs help you accomplish. I learned more tricks and tips on editing photos and creating logos. I have learned about Photoshop more and advanced skills within InDesign."
"I learned so much about basic design elements such as color, repetition, proximity, alignment, typography, etc. But learning the tools within each program was very, very valuable. Now when I open up the software, it’s not a big, confusing platform for me. I know how to get going."
"I was very satisfied with my experience. Specifically those [classes] taught by Alyssa Galganov and Stacy Wewe. They were great teachers and I learned so much in their classes. They took time to answer any questions, gave great real world instruction, and offered one on one time if you needed it."
