Digital & Graphic Design course for Kids
Graphic Design and Digital Media Design
Equip your kids with valuable coding skills taught by the best tutors and university lecturers, and set them up for future digital graphic design success!
Graphic Design course for kids aged 6 to 16
University-level Education
with Accredited Qualifications
Learn digital graphic design at the world’s only academy approved to deliver NCFE-accredited qualifications for kids aged 6 to 16.
Children will explore digital media design at a university level. Our courses, crafted by university educators, provide a unique learning experience that equips them for the future of technology.
About Digital Graphic Design Course for kids
Our Digital Media Design course sparks creativity in students as they explore graphic design, animation, and multimedia using Adobe Creative Suite. Guided by industry-experienced tutors, learners will dive into digital illustration, video editing, and motion graphics, developing professional-grade projects. With NCFE accreditation, the course offers valuable skills for both creative expression and career growth, making it perfect for aspiring digital artists and designers aged 10 and above.
- Graphic Design
- Digital Illustration
- Motion Graphics
- Video Editing
- Photo Manipulation
- Pixel Art
- Vector Art
- Typography
- Character Design
- Color Theory
- Animation
- UI/UX Design
Project-based graphic design education for kids
Our approach for teaching digital & graphic design to kids is to ensure students have a hands-on experience. Have a look at the projects our students create!
Level 1: Part 1
In their first projects in DMD, students will get to grips with
the basics of Photoshop, understanding the User Interface, using brushes and adjustment layers
Level 1: Part 2
In this segment, your child will get to start their animation
journey! Learning how to create amazing moving graphics and getting an introduction to the 12 principles of animation.
Level 1: Part 3
In the last segment, students will start to create their own amazing vector graphics! Getting started in creating shapes and beautiful flat-style landscapes!
Level 2: Part 1
Starting off in Level 2, students will start to build on their Photoshop skills, creating awesome text projects and editing photographs, Creating Film Posters & Custom Brushes.
Level 2: Part 2
Continuing their journey, your child will continue to build
animation skills by creating keyframe animation and starting to use Premiere Pro.
Level 2: Part 3
In the final section of their Level 2 Certificate, students will enhance their vector illustration skills, and start to create beautiful motion graphics using After Effects.
Level 3: Part 1
In their first projects in DMD, students will get to grips with
the basics of Photoshop, understanding the User Interface, using brushes and adjustment layers
Level 3: Part 2
Students will get more of a taste for a professional animator’s perspective, creating polished animated videos in Adobe animate, learning Advancing Animation & 3D drawing.
Level 3: Part 3
In the final part of the course, students will create lively vector artworks, building on their already advanced skill-base, and creating a beautiful bespoke looping animation in After Effects.
What do parents & students think?
Kids can learn Digital Media Design in 4 different modes
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Graphic Design & Digital Media Design classes for kids are designed for kids aged 9 to 16 with or without previous experience. You can have your child take weekend online classes or after-school classes — whichever is more convenient for you.
*Only Level 1 can be achieved through holiday camps. Students will need to attend at least 2 holiday camps of the same course with different projects. Projects-based learning during holiday camps may differ from other study modes. Further registration & assessment fees may be payable for accreditation.
