I have a Fine Art background. I want to learn Graphic Design and be job ready in this field within six months. I am self learning and have time and discipline to put in. what is the best curriculum to learn Graphic Design? I have checked out courses on Udemy and Skillshare. There are lots! Any guidance or resources that in your opinion are greater and better than others?
Does the order in the way we learn things matter?
I appreciate the very useful answers that I have been given.
Thank you.
Answer
After 15 years in the field i would say the very short answer is to learn the Adobe Suite, mainly Photoshop, Illustrator and Indesign. Some might argue this for various reasons, but generally these apps are currently the top 3 tools for professional designers.
At the same time you need to get some work done for some friends or whoever is willing to give you simple projects to begin with.
To get a quick start while learning the software, i would avoid creating custom designs and downloading/adjusting ready-made templates of which you can find plenty on any kind of material, be that flyers, brochures, logos, etc.
Then as you make progress with this workflow, you will become more confident with your software skills and also should be able to develop initiative and create your own designs.
Good luck!
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