Beginner levelDesign
Graphic design
Composition, type and colour, a logo and brand style, social media layouts and preparing files for print.
- Hours
- 60
- Length
- 12–15 weeks
- Group
- up to 12 people
- Format
- In class
- Taught in
- AZ
Next groups
A group is certain to run once six people enrol. Enrolment closes at 18:00 the day before the first lesson.
| Dates | Days and time | Language | Format | Seats | Enrol in this group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct – Sat 13 Feb15 lessons | Days and timeSaturday 10:00–14:00 | LanguageIn Azerbaijani | FormatIn class | Seats4 seats leftGroup confirmed | Enrol in this group |
| Mon 23 Nov – Wed 10 Feb24 lessons | Days and timeMon, Wed 19:00–21:30 | LanguageIn Azerbaijani | FormatIn class | Seats7 seats left | Enrol in this group |
| Sat 26 Dec – Sat 17 Apr15 lessons | Days and timeSaturday 10:00–14:00 | LanguageIn Azerbaijani | FormatIn class | Seats8 seats left | Enrol in this group |
| Mon 18 Jan – Mon 19 Apr24 lessons | Days and timeMon, Wed 19:00–21:30 | LanguageIn Azerbaijani | FormatIn class | Seats4 seats leftGroup confirmed | Enrol in this group |
| Sat 20 Feb – Sat 5 Jun15 lessons | Days and timeSaturday 10:00–14:00 | LanguageIn Azerbaijani | FormatIn class | Seats3 seats leftGroup confirmed | Enrol in this group |
| Mon 15 Mar – Wed 9 Jun24 lessons | Days and timeMon, Wed 19:00–21:30 | LanguageIn Azerbaijani | FormatIn class | Seats12 seats left | Enrol in this group |
Programme
- Composition, grids and hierarchy10 h
- Type and typography10 h
- Colour and colour systems8 h
- Illustrator: a logo, icons and a brand style12 h
- Photoshop: retouching and social media layouts10 h
- InDesign and preparing for print; the portfolio10 h
- Total60 h
After the course you will be able to
- Design a logo and a brand style for a small business
- Hand a file to a printer without errors
- Set up a month of social media templates
What you need first
No background needed; your own laptop and trial versions of the Adobe apps.
Tools
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
Final project and certificate
A full kit for one brand: logo, colour and type rules, a business card, a leaflet and six social media layouts.
The certificate goes to those who attend 80% of the lessons and score above 60 on the final project. It is the academy’s own certificate, not a state document; its number can be checked on this site.
Check a certificateCertificate
Awarded to
Name Surname
«Graphic design» for completing the course
Length: 60 hours · Final project: 91/100
No. PS-2026-···· · verify at pilleakademiya.az/certificates
Instructors
Fidan Rahimova
Graphic design and presentations
Art director on a bank’s brand team, 7 years in the trade
Profile and a free consultation
Before and after this course
All courses in the field: DesignQuestions
Do I need an Adobe licence?
The first week runs on Adobe’s seven-day trial; after that you need your own licence. Adobe has its own student discount.
Can I get my money back if I change my mind?
Until the first lesson you get back everything you paid. After the start, the lessons not yet held are refunded, to the card within 10 working days. Cancel on the “Your enrolment” page with the number and your phone.
Can I move to another group?
Yes, once and free, until 3 days before the start: choose another group of the same course on the “Your enrolment” page.
This course for your team
We can run the course at your office or online for your staff only, with examples from your company’s own data.