Graphic Design Course

Print v Digital. Why choose?

Welcome! You're here because, like us, you know our design industry is changing. Don't get us wrong, we love print, but we also love the exciting potential of the web & how it can benefit our role as a Graphic Designer (plus who would want to say no to that extra opportunity of work?).

We understand that starting out in web can be daunting; confusing jargon, complex code, the list goes on. Where do you start and what should you learn? The Shillington Web Course will guide you step by step through the process.

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What will you learn?

Understanding HTML & CSS

Understanding HTML & CSS

So we've already established that web design and code can be daunting and complex. Let's be realistic, it's the equivalant of learning another language. One that's more geek than chic.

A basic explanation is that HTML is for placing content on the page and CSS is for presentation (or more simply, for making it look pretty). During the course we will learn to write both.

Our web course de-mystifies the process and breaks it down using simple, straight forward and familiar design terms. You'll be surprised at how easy it can be.

  • HTML Fundamentals
  • CSS Fundamentals
  • CSS Typography
  • CSS for Buttons & Navigation
Coding in Adobe Dreamweaver

Coding in Adobe Dreamweaver

Put your hand up if you've opened Dreamweaver before then quickly quit out in complete confusion. You're not the only one.

While Dreamweaver may seem complicated at first, it's actually a great program for a designer learning to write code. Why? Because it's visual - and we're visual people.

Using Dreamweavers visual editor we are instantly able to see how the code we are writing affects our design. By hand coding our HTML and CSS we gain a better understanding of both languages.

  • Hand coding with Dreamweaver
  • Photoshop for the web
  • Usability & Planning
  • Positioning & Layout
Build a website from start to finish

Build a site from start to finish

So we've learnt all these fancy new skills but what's the point if you can't do something with them? Our final goal in the course is to combine HTML and CSS in Dreamweaver to build a functioning website.

Whether your initial goal was to learn to build a website or to better communicate with your developer, our web course will give you a solid foundation for both.

You'll be genuinely surprised and proud of what you can achieve. Don't believe us? Read what our graduates say below.

  • New Semantic elements in HTML5
  • Applying CSS3 now
  • Using Web Fonts & @font-face
  • Understanding Responsive Design
  • SEO & Accessibility Best Practice

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What our graduates say

Zoe McDonald

“I was surprised I was able to overcome my can't attitude! I finally have the ability to make what I design on the page transfer seamlessly to web.”

Zoe McDonald

Royce Leu

“I used to have a fear of all things HTML, but I discovered there's nothing to be scared of.”

Royce Leu

Georgie Mayhew

“As always the Shillington team teach you at such a steady, achievable pace that by the time you start on a brief, you're shocked and amazed by how much you suddenly understand!”

Georgie Mayhew

 
Ami-Lou Sharpe

“Before this course Dreamweaver was an enigma, but after just five days of the course the world of web design has been completely opened up to me. I feel so excited about the possibilities!”

Ami-Lou Sharpe

Chris Rayson

“The amount of advertised designer roles were increasingly asking for experience in Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS, so I wanted to further my digital skills and be more employable … The notes, as ever, are invaluable and will be used again and again! I still use my graphic design hand-outs to this day, so I know I'll be referring to my web notes in the future!”

Chris Rayson

Hayley Kringas

“I wanted to become a more well-rounded designer - and I don't mean fat! I wanted this course to compliment my graphic design skills and experience. Now I can offer my clients the full package!

The handouts are epic - the best I've seen. Simple to read, thorough, and visually pleasing! Beautiful.”

Hayley Kringas

 
Isaac Jahn

“As a graphic designer the Web Course has given me a greater insight and a fundamental understanding on how to design a far more practical and effective website.”

Isaac Jahn

Louise Fraenkel

“The teaching style was great and allowed for enough time to take in information at a comfortable speed. Also great that it is specifically for people who have design software knowledge and are looking for a quick, but intense, intro to web design.”

Louise Fraenkel

Catherine Pye

“I was always terrified of web design but now I feel relieved and pleasantly surprised.”

Catherine Pye

 
Kate Bensen

“Stop infuriating yourself and your web guy and go and learn the basics. Knowledge is power.”

Kate Bensen

Emma Tamaoki

“I can confidently now say that I am a graphic designer with web skills (and not run away).”

Emma Tamaoki

Andres Fabian

“I love that I can read code now. It's like learning a brand new language.”

Andres Fabian

 

“As a sole trader I get asked to design websites all the time by small businesses. I didn't want to keep turning this business away. I also wanted to understand the mystery behind web design and open new opportunities.”

Geraldine Simpson

“I'm very proud and surprised at what I achieved…what an amazing experience this has been. Thank you so much for opening the web design door.”

Grace West

“Thanks. This is exactly what I was hoping for from this course. I appreciate the patience and knowledge of the teachers and am looking forward to practicing and building websites. Yay! We did it! It feels like an achievement, very happy and inspired.”

Melanie Ngapo

 

“I can't believe how much I have learnt this week and all the great resources I now have. Thanks you so much! This course was incredible and I'm so glad I chose to do it! I have almost coded my own website after just a week! I didn't think it was possible.”

Rebekah Stuart

“I loved the methodical and logical process in which we were taught. It made it easy and relaxed learning experience. I was suprised by what I achieved in such a small amount of time. My overall understanding of web design in general has been increased dramatically.”

Jay Marshall

“As a freelancer I was getting fewer and fewer jobs for print and more and more for web so I wanted to learn more about the web environment. I noticed a lot of job descriptions were combining graphic design and html/css knowledge. Completing the Shillington Web Development & Design Course has helped me stand out from the crowd. I really like Shillington's methodology. It's amazing how much I learned in such a short time.”

Julia Lechien

Course dates & locations

In the design library
On the computers
Demo being given

The Classroom Environment

At Shillington College we make it easy:

  • friendly teachers with industry experience
  • shiny mac's with the latest software
  • detailed handouts and demo material (which you can take home!)
  • further resources to continue your learning

London Web Course Dates

1 week full-time - Mon to Fri - 8am to 5pm

April Course: Mon 8th Apr to Fri 12th Apr 2013

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Entry requirements

To enrol on the Web Course, you must:

  • have completed the Shillington College Graphic Design course
    OR
  • have obtained a design qualification (Certificate IV or above) from another institution and be proficient in the use of Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop version CS3 or higher.

If you do not have a design qualification but feel that you have relevant industry experience that would make you a potential candidate for this course, please read the full entry requirements and then contact us before submitting your application.

For full details on the entry requirements and an application form, please fill out the request more info form.