The Design for Social Media course at The Graphic Design School is a self-paced course that covers the essential skills needed to become a social media designer.

School: The Graphic Design School
Course: Design for Social Media
Location: online
Course duration: three months
Application deadline: rolling admission

Design for Social Media is a dynamic, self-paced course that caters to both novices and experienced designers. Spanning three modules, it covers essential skills for becoming a proficient social media designer.

Module one focuses on the basics, including Canva proficiency, graphic design principles and the psychology of colour.

Module two delves into practical social media marketing, teaching strategies, client communication and content optimisation.

Module three emphasises hands-on application, guiding students through a photoshoot, image editing and template creation using Canva.

The course culminates in a final project involving the development and design of a suite of social media template designs, a client presentation and a style guide. Throughout the short course, the emphasis remains on real-world application and learning by doing.

Whether you're starting from scratch or seeking to build upon your existing design skills, Design for Social Media provides a comprehensive and accessible pathway to becoming a proficient social media designer.

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