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The Complete Sketch 5 Course - Design Apps & Websites

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Master Sketch software and learn a modern approach to designing mobile apps, websites, and everything UI/UX

 

What you'll learn:

  • Master the number one platform in UI/UX design, Sketch.

  • Take an idea and bring it to life. Everyone has a great idea, this course will allow you to start building your dream.

  • Wireframe websites, mobile apps, and more.

  • Design Mobile Apps, Websites, Web Apps & More

  • Create a clickable prototype that looks and functions like the real deal.

  • Build a style guide to make sure everything you do stays on brand.

  • Approach product design from a complete Design System

  • Join a startup, land your dream job, or freelance on the side for extra cash

 

Requirements:

  • We do not require any pre defined skills to take this course. A good attitude is all it takes to master the concepts.

  • Sketch is a free-to-try software built specifically for Mac computers and Apple OS. If you do not have a Mac and are using a Windows computer, make sure you are running the OS X virtual environment on your computer

 

Description:

This course uses Sketch 5 (version 51.2), course version 2018.1 - released August 23rd 2018, and featuring the latest features of Sketch 3 such as Libraries & Prototyping.

Clean, intuitive and frequently named on of the best packages available for digital design, Sketch is used by everyone from entrepreneurs and start ups to Apple, Google, Facebook, and Instagram. 

A brilliant tool for platform design, Sketch and can be learned in a matter of hours and days, not weeks and months, and this course will take your mobile and web app designs to the next level! 

But is it the right course for you? It is if....

  • You want to get a job at an amazing company like Facebook, Google, Amazon, or Uber. 

  • You have amazing startup ideas, but don't know how to bring them to life.

  • You are tired of your day job and want to learn a new (and extremely valuable) skill.

  • You want to earn money on the side as a freelancer.

  • You want to change your career trajectory but do not have the time or money to go to an immersive 3 month bootcamp.

  • You are a developer and want to be able to run all aspects of the product development lifecycle including frontend design.

Still not convinced? Course instructor Andrew Eddy is an extremely well regarded UI/UX designer with over 10 years of professional experience. He has helped some of the largest companies in the world design beautiful products, and worked with countless start-ups to help bring their ideas to life. And he did it all with one tool, Sketch.

With over 13 hours of content across 110+ lectures, Andrew will take you from beginner to expert, and teach you everything you need to know in order to use Sketch in professional setting. The first half of the course is a compendium of hundreds of the most important techniques, key shortcuts, tips and tricks... welcome to:

  • Sketch University! The most comprehensive A-Z approach to understanding Sketch concepts and the tools that power the platform.

The second half of the course is entirely practical and teaches you the skills you need to tackle your own projects and ideas. Together you and Andrew will design, build and complete two brilliant projects. Beginning with a...: 

  • Speed Project! Use your newfound skills to design your very first mobile app screen.

This is followed by a huge, in-depth project to build a commercial mobile and web app called Spendo. Here you’ll get the inside track on everything you need to consider for your own projects - from the initial idea, through research and mock ups, to prototyping, design and, finally, the deployment of assets to developers:

  • The Idea: What do you need to consider when launching your own business? Find out here!

  • Style Guide: Learn how to create a brand-focused style guide, and why it’s so important you do! Includes typography and colour design. 

  • Logo Design: Every great business needs a great logo. In this section you’ll learn how to create an amazing business logo. 

  • Wireframing: Learn what a wireframe is and how to use it to create a first draft for a mobile application. 

  • Building the mobile app: Learn best practices for your mobile design work, from an industry professional!

  • Building the web app: See how web differs from mobile, and the key elements you must include for a successful web app.

Every lecture is fully supported by the Instructor, with image downloads and sketch files available, as well as additional resources, quizzes, and assignments to make sure test and cement your knowledge. 

A fantastic course for people with zero design experience, or for experienced designers that want to learn and master Sketch 3. By the end of this course you’ll have a complete, professional-level project for your own portfolio, and every student will have the knowledge they need to create beautiful and usable apps that leave people with a smile on their face.

Course highlights:

  • Practical, A-Z project of App design

  • Tips & Tricks, make most of Sketch Tools

  • Vector Tools and Symbols

  • Colors, Icons, and Typography

  • BONUS! Creating a working, interactive Prototype

  • A certificate of completion upon finishing the course.

So, what are you waiting for? Enroll today!!

 

Who this course is for:

  • Entrepreneurs that want to finally bring their startup to life. This is the single biggest step you can take to getting a product out into the world.

  • Developers that want to understand front end principles to compliment their existing skills.

  • Anyone that is tired of their day job and wants to change their career.

  • People that want to earn additional income freelancing.

  • Individuals that want to land their dream job at companies like Google, Facebook, and Uber.

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What you'll accomplish

This is a beginner-friendly program with no prerequisites, although many students have used software such as Photoshop, Sketch, Figma, or Adobe XD* previously and may be familiar with basic design principles. Beginners will have access to optional tutorials to practice using software and boost their confidence ahead of class. Throughout this expert-designed program, you’ll:

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Why General Assembly

Since 2011, General Assembly has graduated more than 40,000 students worldwide from the full time & part time courses. During the 2020 hiring shutdown, GA's students, instructors, and career coaches never lost focus, and the KPMG-validated numbers in their Outcomes report reflect it. *For students who graduated in 2020 — the peak of the pandemic — 74.4% of those who participated in GA's full-time Career Services program landed jobs within six months of graduation. General Assembly is proud of their grads + teams' relentless dedication and to see those numbers rising. Download the report here.

 

Your next step? Submit an application to talk to the General Assembly Admissions team


 

Note: reviews are referenced from Career Karma - https://careerkarma.com/schools/general-assembly

 

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What you'll accomplish

This is a beginner-friendly program with no prerequisites, although many students are familiar with digital design concepts. Whether you’re new to the field or you’re looking to formalize your practice, our curriculum helps you gain fluency in end-to-end UX processes, tools and documentation and put them to work for you, your company, and your career. Throughout this expert-designed program, you’ll:

  • Discover how to identify, ideate, articulate, and develop design solutions for UX challenges.
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  • Apply what you’ve learned to create a portfolio project: a new or redesigned digital product experience.

 

Why General Assembly

Since 2011, General Assembly has graduated more than 40,000 students worldwide from the full time & part time courses. During the 2020 hiring shutdown, GA's students, instructors, and career coaches never lost focus, and the KPMG-validated numbers in their Outcomes report reflect it. *For students who graduated in 2020 — the peak of the pandemic — 74.4% of those who participated in GA's full-time Career Services program landed jobs within six months of graduation. General Assembly is proud of their grads + teams' relentless dedication and to see those numbers rising. Download the report here.

 

Your next step? Submit an application to talk to the General Assembly Admissions team


 

Note: reviews are referenced from Career Karma - https://careerkarma.com/schools/general-assembly

 

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What you'll accomplish

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  • Identify and implement the most effective methods of user research to gain a deeper understanding of what users want and need.

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  • Prepare for the world of work, compiling a professional-grade portfolio of solo, group, and client projects.

 

Prerequisites

This is a beginner-friendly program with no prerequisites, although many students are familiar with common tools for graphic and web designers and some may have had exposure to UX concepts in the past. The General Assembly curriculum helps you gain fluency in end-to-end UX processes, tools, and documentation and put them to work on the path to a new career as a User Experience Designer.

 

Why General Assembly

Since 2011, General Assembly has graduated more than 40,000 students worldwide from the full time & part time courses. During the 2020 hiring shutdown, GA's students, instructors, and career coaches never lost focus, and the KPMG-validated numbers in their Outcomes report reflect it. *For students who graduated in 2020 — the peak of the pandemic — 74.4% of those who participated in GA's full-time Career Services program landed jobs within six months of graduation.  General Assembly is proud of their grads + teams' relentless dedication and to see those numbers rising. Download the report here.

 

Your next step? Submit an application to talk to the General Assembly Admissions team


 

Note: reviews are referenced from Career Karma - https://careerkarma.com/schools/general-assembly

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