Online
Computer Graphics
Classes

Course overview

The online computer graphics course is for children aged 7 and up, as well as adults. Students get to know graphics software, learn different ways to create images, and work on their own illustrations. The course has three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

Individual lessons are 45 minutes long. Lessons can be taught in Russian, Ukrainian, or English. We agree on lesson times and the language of instruction before classes begin.

Lessons take place on Google Meet or Zoom. Our teachers have art degrees and experience working with students. Many of them continue to work professionally in the arts and take part in exhibitions and workshops.

You can choose how often to take lessons based on your schedule. We recommend two lessons a week: this leaves time to work independently in the graphics software and discuss any questions at the next lesson.

Students can take part in exhibitions, competitions, and workshops if they wish. Based on the results of exhibitions and competitions, they receive award certificates and diplomas. Students also receive a certificate after each module and a diploma after completing each level.

Teaching method

Our method of teaching computer graphics is an original Montessori Center program for children and adults. At the start of the course, the teacher finds out what the student can already do and what they want to learn. Together, they decide what to work on next, and the student applies new tools and techniques to their own pieces. Finished illustrations make it possible to see the results. The strongest pieces can be prepared for an exhibition or competition.

Benefits of the teaching method

Clear goals: students know what they will work on in their next lessons, such as learning a new tool or finishing an illustration.

Flexible learning: if an assignment takes longer, the student can return to it. Once they have learned a technique, the teacher suggests the next task.

Practical experience: students apply new skills in their own digital work. If they wish, they can prepare it for an exhibition or competition.

For children and adults: the teacher chooses assignments based on each student’s age, experience, and goals.

Continuous development: after finishing one piece, students can try another technique, a different program, or a more complex composition and continue to grow professionally.

Beginner level

At the beginner level, students get to know a graphics program and its main tools. They try drawing lines and shapes, choosing colors, and arranging elements in an image. Early assignments help them understand how to build a simple composition. By the end of the level, students can create a simple digital illustration using the techniques they have learned.

Intermediate level

At the intermediate level, assignments become more challenging. Students add details, choose colors more carefully, and plan where to place objects. During lessons, they discuss what an image is meant to express and how to convey it through drawing. Gradually, students find it easier to choose the tools they need to create the image they have in mind.

Advanced level

At the advanced level, students work on more complex compositions and learn new digital art techniques. They try different graphics programs, combine techniques they have learned, and plan the stages of a piece before starting.

By the end of the level, students can complete a complex digital piece independently: choose suitable tools, build a composition, and refine the colors and details. The teacher helps them assess the result and decide which skills to develop next. Over time, students develop their own artistic style.

Course goals

One of the main goals of the course is to learn how to use digital tools to create images. Students work with color, form, and composition, then apply these skills to illustrations. Practice at home also helps them become familiar with the tools.

The teacher demonstrates different techniques and explains what each one can achieve. The same subject can be drawn in different ways: change the color palette, the character of the lines, or the arrangement of elements, and the impression it makes will change.

Students learn to plan an image and assess their finished work: what they managed to convey, whether the main subject stands out, and which details could be changed. They look at works by other artists and find ideas and approaches they can use in their own illustrations.

The course gives students a chance to try different styles and techniques. When they show a piece to their teacher or prepare it for an exhibition, they learn to explain their ideas and consider feedback. Comparing new drawings with earlier ones helps them see their progress. Enjoying the drawing process matters, too.

Benefits of computer graphics lessons

Technical skills: students learn to use a graphics tablet and the tools in an editor, create digital images, and make changes as they work.

Creative thinking: before starting a drawing, students decide what they want to show and how to show it. If the first idea does not work, they can change the shapes, colors, or details and try again.

Working in different styles: students can try realistic images and abstract art, compare techniques, and choose those that suit their own ideas.

Attention to detail: a digital drawing is easy to view both up close and as a whole. Students learn to refine small elements and check how they fit into the overall composition.

Discussing their work: in an individual lesson, students tell the teacher about their ideas, ask questions, and discuss suggested changes. This helps them explain their creative choices.

A chance to switch focus: working on a drawing can help students take a break from everyday concerns. As they choose colors and refine details, they focus on the piece in front of them.

Observation: drawing an object or a character means paying attention to proportions, silhouette, and color combinations. These observations help students convey what they have in mind more accurately.

Exploring careers: digital images are created for illustration, advertising, films, games, and websites. The course can help students decide whether they would like to study one of these fields further.

Exploring new tools: graphics software changes and gains new features. Once students understand the basic principles of working with images, they can more easily learn to use other tools.

Independence: to finish a drawing, students plan the stages of their work and return to what they did not complete during the lesson. This helps them manage their time and carry an idea through to a finished piece.

Confidence: a finished illustration shows students that they have brought an idea to life and worked through the difficulties they encountered. They can discuss the result with their teacher and choose what to work on next.

The course is for those who want to draw for themselves, build a portfolio, or study design and illustration in the future. In lessons, students can test their ideas in practice and see how an image changes from the first sketch to the finished piece.