LOGO DESIGN

SHORT COURSE

Have you been thinking about becoming a logo designer? Well you are in the right hands with us

Logo Design is the creation of a symbol or design through visual communication to identify a company or organisation. Elements of Logo Design can include the colour palette, shapes and icons, composed use of text and illustrations. As a Logo Designer, it is important to create logos that grab the attention of consumers and improve the brand identity of an organisation or company. Whilst creating logos it is crucial to be creative, communicate an effective message to your audience and have a good planning process that works best for you.

At The Creative Design School, we offer a Short Course in Logo Design which is suitable for people who are interested in designing logos for brand identity. In this course, you will learn what Logo Design is and its importance for companies and organisations which will help your understanding and knowledge, learn how to use typography for designing logos, how to use shapes and styles that will make your design stand out, develop a creative process that works best for you to minimise frustration during the process of designing, carry out effective research and understand its benefits when creating logos, and finally, creating your very own logo design.

These are important skills to have as a Logo Designer which contribute to creating effective logos that work. Our support and guidance through this course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills you need to become a Logo Designer.

There are 7 different modules to be completed within this course which will be worked on over a duration of 7-8 weeks, and flexibility is offered to those who may have other commitments. As a guide to the amount of study time each week for this short course is approximately 5-8 hours each week, based on past students.

After each module is completed, you will be given projects to demonstrate what you have achieved in this module. Your course tutor will help identify your weak areas so that you feel confident and prepared for these projects.

You will also learn how to use different software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign or Affinity Designer, Photo and Publisher. Support on how to use this software will be provided during the course. You can contact your course tutor through the online campus messaging facilities, and you will meet with your course tutor once a week for a Skype lesson.

If you are thinking about taking your career further with Logo Design, we recommend you take a look at our main diploma courses, Brand ID Design for example.

START DATE: Start Anytime of the Year

DURATION: 6-8 weeks

COURSE FEE: £300

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

There are 7 short modules in this course to be completed. Each module has been designed as progressive steps so that you are learning by doing.
You will be presented with Projects and Assignments in each module in which you will be assessed, plus a final exam which is carried out online through our online campus.

MODULE ONE: What is Logo Design
You will start this course by looking at what is Logo Design, which is essential before you start designing or planning logos. Being able to understand how a logo works and what is needed to get the best possible results gives the most creative designers an edge over everyone else.

MODULE TWO: Typography
Now you will work with your very own one-to-one Design & Training Coach on the main attributes of a logo, starting with Typography styles in a logo. You will be presented with a project to carry out as part of this module.
MODULE THREE: Shapes & Icons
The next important attribute of a logo is its shape and style. Here again you with work with your one-to-one design and training coach on a project to help you build your skills in this area.
MODULE FOUR: Creative Thinking (level 1)
Trying to come up with ideas can sometimes be difficult. Here you will look at effective ways of developing your creative process to help you come up with unique logo ideas

MODULE FIVE: Research
Using what you have covered in module 4, you are now going to cover the area of research, which again is a very important area when coming up with a logo design that works.

MODULE SIX: Creating the Logo
Time to start creating your first effective logo. Working with your one-to-one Design & Training Coach, you will be presented with your first main logo design project, which will allow you to put into practice what you have learned up to this point – this module will cover the first part of the main project.

MODULE SEVEN: Finishing the Logo
Time to finish your logo design. This is the second half and final part of your logo design in which you will complete the design by working closely with your one-to-one Design & Training Coach.