Flexible Schedule
Learn anywhere, anytime, at your own pace with online courses that fit your schedule. With no deadlines or due dates, you decide how quickly to proceed.
One-to-One Feedback
You will have access to a team of professional designers who are there to review your work, provide support, and help you improve your skills.
Industry Certified
NYIAD’s Graphic Design Course will prepare graduates to become certified by Adobe in their industry standard Photoshop and Illustrator applications.
Best-in-Class Training
Learn the elements and principles of design from leading Graphic Designers and how to apply them using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop as you prepare for your exciting new career.
Affordable Tuition
Pay in full to save money or start on our interest-free monthly payment plan. Get quality Graphic design training for a fraction of the cost of traditional schools.
Fully Licensed
NYIAD is licensed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED). Additionally, some courses may have industry-specific approval or accreditation.
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Design
Unit 2: Visual Communication
Unit 3: Image and Design
Unit 4: Practical Design Application
Enroll in more than one course and save money on the tuition of each! This applies to single students enrolling in two courses at the same time or multiple people enrolling in the same course together.
That means all NYIAD Graphic Design Students and Graduates are eligible for both Adobe’s Illustrator and Photoshop certifications.
Adobe produces industry standard graphic design software that are frequently used throughout the industry. Adobe reports that as many as 90% of creative professionals use their software to produce top quality designs and visual elements. Founded in 1982, Adobe empowers designers and creatives all around the world by providing powerful software and premier certifications at affordable prices. They provide an online community for design professionals to ask questions, get feedback and improve technical skills.
This best-in-class industry designation is a must for aspiring graphic designers.
About Our Mentor Program
You will benefit from a personal relationship just like you would get in the classroom. Our mentors are there to answer your questions via phone or email at every turn.
In addition, you will submit projects throughout the course which will be evaluated by your teacher. They are there to help you improve as you master the craft.
Keith Gallagher
Keith's a venerable graphic designer and educator with 10+ years in the industry. Keith graduated from The Art Institutes with a BA in Graphic Design and has served for many years as the Creative Director for the New York Institute of Art and Design, New York Institute of Photography and New York Institute of Career Development.
Enroll and try out our design certificate programs for up to 2 weeks and if it’s not right for you for any reason, simply let us know and we’ll refund every penny.
The New York Institute of Art and Design is licensed under the demanding standards of The New York State Education Department (NYSED), one of the most respected education agencies in the United States, and all our programs are regularly reviewed and approved by NYSED, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of education materials, student service and business practices.
NYIAD has been accredited by the Better Business Bureau of Metro New York since 2015. The BBB reviewed NYIAD's advertising and student servicing and has certified that we meet or exceed their list of best practices, meaning students can feel confident that NYIAD lives up to the promises made to new students.
This course covers two essential software applications for graphic designers who are just starting out - Abode Photoshop and Illustrator. You will need access to the Adobe Creative Cloud to use these applications, and NYIAD students can get a 15% discount through their student benefits kit.
Yes. Throughout the course, you will develop a well-rounded design portfolio by completing a series of design projects that are reviewed by your mentor, a professional graphic designer who will provide one-to-one feedback to help you grow as a designer.
You will have the skills and experience necessary to obtain an entry-level job as a production designer for print or web, or get started as a freelance graphic designer. Since our program prepares you to pass the Adobe Certified Expert exams for Photoshop and Illustrator, you can obtain valuable industry certifications that will help signal potential clients and employers that you have the training to succeed in the field.
NYIAD committed to creating a course that taught everything from design theory to practical technique, so that students come away with a comprehensive design education for a fraction of the cost of graphic design degree programs and other online options. You will get an in-depth, guided training experience that you can work through at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. And you will benefit from one-to-one feedback from an experienced mentor who is there it help at every turn.