“The teachers were friendly, patient and very knowledgeable. The lessons were easy to follow, even for a complete beginner. The assignments were sometimes challenging, but the feedback made them very valuable.”
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Learn professional graphic design with Adobe, AI and visual strategy.
This English-taught course is designed for beginners, expats and career switchers who want to build real design skills from concept to execution. You work with Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, develop your visual style and build portfolio-ready projects.
A practical design studio in course form: tools, feedback, rhythm and portfolio work.
This English-taught course is designed for beginners, expats and career switchers who want to build real design skills from concept to execution.
You learn online, from wherever you are, in a small group with live teaching every week. Everything you make feeds into one thing: a portfolio you can actually show.
Students often choose Art and the City because they want to learn graphic design in a practical, personal and structured way. The course is suitable for beginners as well as creative professionals who want to build stronger skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, typography, layout and visual thinking.
“The teachers were friendly, patient and very knowledgeable. The lessons were easy to follow, even for a complete beginner. The assignments were sometimes challenging, but the feedback made them very valuable.”
“I took the Full Graphic Design course without any previous experience. I learned a lot and the lessons were clear, practical and encouraging.”
“I took private Graphic Design classes and loved the courses. It inspired me a lot and the classes were tailored to my level.”
Then you’re in the right place.
Yes. You start from the fundamentals and gradually build towards more professional work.
Yes. You work on visual assignments that help you build strong, presentable portfolio projects.
The exam is built around real design work rather than theory. You develop a complete brand book for a fashion label or a record label, and you design a poster under time pressure. There is also a written part with multiple-choice and a few open questions.
We don't publish the exact brief in advance, but the format has been the same for years and your teacher prepares you for it during the course.
Without the exam you receive a certificate of participation.
Live online lessons, assignments and feedback
€2975
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Plan
Yes. The course is fully taught in English and is ideal for internationals, expats and Dutch creatives who want to study in English.
The course is fully online. You join the live lessons via Zoom from anywhere in the Netherlands or Europe. There are no compulsory days on location.
No, the exam is optional and costs €255. It consists of a practical final assignment — a complete brand book and a poster — plus a written part. Many students take it because the brand book makes a strong portfolio piece.
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, plus AI tools for concept and visual development.
Yes. Students are welcome at the monthly Art Club in Amsterdam.
The next group starts on Thursday 29 October 2026 and there are places available. Sign up via the button or book a short personal meeting first. We'll help you choose the route that fits your goals, level and schedule.
You can combine this course with Art Club, portfolio feedback and other modules at Art and the City.