What is the Graphic Design Course at Klick Schools?
The Graphic Design course at Klick Film & Design School is a 2-month professional training program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It teaches you the industry-standard creative toolkit — Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign — and the design thinking behind how brands actually communicate.
The course covers brand identity systems, typography, print and packaging design, and social media graphics, building toward real client briefs so you leave with a portfolio, not just finished exercises.
No prior experience is required. The course is designed to take complete beginners to a professional working level in 2 months through consistent hands-on practice and expert feedback from working designers.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course you will be able to design professional brand identities and marketing materials using the same tools and design thinking used by working designers at agencies and in-house teams across Ethiopia.
Software & Tools
You will train on the same software used by professional designers at agencies, in-house brand teams, and freelance studios:
Course Structure — 2 Months
| Weeks | Module | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1–2 | Design Foundations | Design principles, color theory, typography, layout and composition, Adobe interface fundamentals |
| Weeks 3–4 | Illustrator & Logo Design | Vector drawing, logo construction, icon design, scalable brand marks |
| Weeks 5–6 | Brand Identity Systems | Full identity systems, brand guidelines, color palettes, typography pairing, Photoshop for brand imagery |
| Week 7 | Print & Packaging | InDesign layouts, multi-page documents, packaging design, print-ready file preparation |
| Week 8 | Client Work & Portfolio | Real client brief, social media graphics with Canva Pro, client presentation, final portfolio compilation |
What You Can Do After This Course
- Design logos and complete visual identity systems
- Create professional print and digital marketing materials
- Work with real client briefs confidently
- Build a portfolio that gets you hired at an agency or in-house team
- Launch your own freelance design practice
- Present and defend design decisions to real clients
Class Schedules
Choose the time that fits your schedule. All shifts meet 3 times per week for 2 hours per session. Weekend classes also available.
Contact us to check current availability for your preferred shift. New batches open monthly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Klick Schools the best place to learn graphic design in Ethiopia?
Klick Film & Design School is one of the leading professional creative training institutions in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. With over 1,200 graduates trained across all programs, our Graphic Design course is taught by active working designers who bring real client experience into the classroom. The combination of Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign training, structured brand-identity projects, and a final portfolio makes this one of the most comprehensive graphic design courses available in Ethiopia. Classes are held at our professional training facilities in Mexico and CMC Michael, Addis Ababa, with flexible weekday and weekend scheduling options to accommodate working professionals and students.