What is the course like?

Participants can study in-class, online, during the daytime, or in the evening, allowing them to balance the challenges of day-to-day life while engaging in the Designer Development Course. This course enables individuals to change careers, start new businesses, or even skip university altogether.

Taught by industry professionals, participants will learn the most in-demand design software. With the support of the course director, they will build a professional portfolio and website, gain work experience, and secure employment through partnerships with professional organizations in London.

Upon completing the program, participants will have earned 20 separate design software certifications, along with an overall Designer Development Certificate. Leveraging local connections in East London's creative hub, the course provides the support and network needed to embark on a new creative career or start a business.

The course opens up opportunities in a wide range of creative and construction industries, including interior, architectural, landscape, graphic, and product design.

You'll gain

• Mastery of Design Software: Proficiency in the most in-demand design software used in various creative industries.
• Professional Portfolio: A comprehensive professional portfolio showcasing their best work and capabilities.
• Personalized Website: A custom-built website to display their portfolio and attract potential employers or clients.
• Work Experience: Practical work experience through partnerships with professional organizations in London.
• Employment Opportunities: Access to direct employment opportunities facilitated by the course’s professional network.
• Certifications
• Career Transition Support: Tools and guidance to change careers, start a new business, or advance in their current profession.
• Diverse Industry Access: Opportunities in a wide range of creative and construction industries, including interior, architectural, landscape, graphic, and product design.

You'll learn

• Design Briefs, Synthesising Research & Sketchbook Development
• Revit Introduction to Intermediate
  
• Revit Intermediate to Advanced
  
• Vectorworks Introduction to Intermediate
  
• Vectorworks Intermediate to Advanced
  
• SketchUp Introduction to Intermediate
  
• Sketchup Intermediate to Advanced
  
• AutoCAD 2D Introduction to Intermediate
  
• AutoCAD 2D Intermediate to Advanced
  
• Cinema 4D Introduction to Intermediate
  
• Rhino Introduction to Intermediate
  
• 3D Printing Introduction
  
• 3D Printing Intermediate
  
• Photoshop Introduction
  
• Photoshop Intermediate
  
• Indesign Introduction
  
• InDesign Intermediate
  
• Illustrator Introduction
  
• Illustrator Intermediate
  
• After Effects Introduction
  
• After Effects Intermediate
  
• Design History
  
• Business Development & Freelancing
  
• Personal Branding & Website Design
  
• Studio Visits & Designer Interviews
  
• Internships & Professional Practice
  
• 1-2-1 Mentoring Tutorials
  
• Group Tutorials
  

Great for

• Career Changers
• Creative Entrepreneurs
• Future Design Technicians
• Foundation
• Graduates

You'll need

• We ask that you are computer literate (able to send an email and navigate a mouse and keyboard)
• No previous design or design software experience necessary, however, this is beneficial.