Whenever the phrase graphic design is uttered, most people conjure up images of sharp logos, popular ad campaigns or cleverly-styled packaging.
However, at its core, graphic design is the practical art of knowing how to communicate through image and type. This is the foundation that students gain when they take part in a graphic design workshop at TUMO. Where these skills take them, or really where the students take these skills, is entirely up to them.
However, at its core, graphic design is the practical art of knowing how to communicate through image and type. This is the foundation that students gain when they take part in a graphic design workshop at TUMO. Where these skills take them, or really where the students take these skills, is entirely up to them.
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LEVEL
The seeds of curiosity related to graphic design are first planted here. In Level I, students learn how to use Illustrator and explore 2D graphics, becoming familiar with the field’s jargon as well as how to interpret reality through graphics.
2
LEVEL
The Greeks may have defined love in six categories, but we’re certain they overlooked that special love that’s borne from seeing a perfectly created typeface or minimalist logo design. So it’s only fitting that students in Level II, already armed with this love and a basic understanding of graphic design, are itching to learn more. Here they start to understand what impact the right typeface or image can have on the overall product while learning to use Photoshop to communicate their ideas.
3
LEVEL
This is where the whole picture comes together. Students, armed with a command of both Photoshop and Illustrator, are able to use their skills to create their own merchandising products ranging from tote bags to stickers.
Tumonians also learn about the visual guidelines used by companies and create their own for an imaginary brand.
Tumonians also learn about the visual guidelines used by companies and create their own for an imaginary brand.
Skills gained in the permanent graphic design workshops are complemented by TUMO learning labs led by visiting, international professionals. The goal of the workshops and learning labs isn’t to mint new graphic designers, but to give teens an understanding of how the industry works, to gain skills and insight into a new way of thinking that they can take with them in their future.
The tech fields are progressing so quickly here, we need specialists to present them in attractive ways. But these abilities are useful whether they become the lead graphic designer at one of Kyiv’s newest startups or simply find the need to think outside the beautifully designed box from time to time. Graphic design trains your brain’s muscles and teach to see things from different perspectives.
After all, tumonians are responsible for deciding what to do with the skills they’ve gained.
The tech fields are progressing so quickly here, we need specialists to present them in attractive ways. But these abilities are useful whether they become the lead graphic designer at one of Kyiv’s newest startups or simply find the need to think outside the beautifully designed box from time to time. Graphic design trains your brain’s muscles and teach to see things from different perspectives.
After all, tumonians are responsible for deciding what to do with the skills they’ve gained.
Student works
How is the training going
Self-Learning
Self-learning activities are short, interactive exercises designed to inspire and build up skills. Coaches help with activities by getting learners unstuck, advising, and providing encouragement.
There are hundreds of activities to choose from, and most are prerequisites that lead to workshops in each learning target.
There are hundreds of activities to choose from, and most are prerequisites that lead to workshops in each learning target.
Workshops
Workshops are led by specialists across TUMO Kyiv 8 learning targets. They range from beginner to advanced and culminate in individual or team projects.
Each project is published to the participant’s portfolio and is sometimes submitted to competitions and festivals, or published online and on app stores.
Each project is published to the participant’s portfolio and is sometimes submitted to competitions and festivals, or published online and on app stores.
Project Labs
Project Labs are offered on an ad hoc basis by top technology and design professionals from around the world. Over 100 of these instructors come to TUMO centers every year to lead advanced labs and to work with TUMO teens on real life projects.
Labs can last anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months.
Labs can last anywhere from a couple of weeks to several months.
The TUMO path
TUMO’s innovative Path application combines activities, workshops and labs into a personal learning plan.
The learning plan is a constantly evolving timeline that can span two or more years. It suggests the best route for each learner to take through the TUMO program, and dynamically adapts to their pace and preferences over time. As teens progress through the timeline, completing projects and leveling up, they build up a portfolio of results that becomes their living diploma.
The learning plan is a constantly evolving timeline that can span two or more years. It suggests the best route for each learner to take through the TUMO program, and dynamically adapts to their pace and preferences over time. As teens progress through the timeline, completing projects and leveling up, they build up a portfolio of results that becomes their living diploma.
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In TUMO Kyiv you studу not 1, but 3 areas in parallel, to choose from!
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