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NORRA Education

Graphic design through practice, thinking, and real brand work

From fundamentals and tools through identity, packaging, and portfolio — with client context, brand logic, and hands-on practice.

Why NORRA Education

We build on NORRA Studio’s live practice: meaning, clarity, and ideas carried through to usable work.

  • Visual thinking — not a bag of software tricks.
  • Practice across niches and brand briefs.
  • A path toward your portfolio and professional growth — without employment or income guarantees.

GRAPHIC DESIGN — BASIC

Level
Beginner
Format
Online
Lessons
6 lessons

Six sprints: from fundamentals and logos to mockups and your first project presentation. Online, self-paced — with an optional individual feedback track.

Learn graphic design from scratch, build meaningful work, and lay a foundation for portfolio and professional growth — without employment or income guarantees.

Program

Sprints are logical course blocks — not calendar weeks.

Sprint 01Graphic design fundamentals and understanding logos
  • Course introduction
  • What graphic design is
  • What a logo is and its role for a brand
  • Logo types and differences
  • Why different niches need different solutions
  • Graphic designer services beyond the logo
Sprint 02Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
  • Interface
  • Main tools
  • Geometric shapes
  • Preparing a document for logo work
  • RGB vs CMYK
Sprint 03Logo development stages
  • Style and direction
  • Idea research
  • References
  • Typefaces
  • Color palette
Sprint 04Logo creation
  • Multiple logo options
  • Graphic elements
  • Combining elements
  • Composition and proportions
  • Export formats
Sprint 05Adobe Photoshop and professional mockups
  • Photoshop basics
  • Mockups
  • Where to find mockups
  • Applying a logo to a mockup
  • Export
Sprint 06Materials and final presentation
  • Business card
  • Sticker
  • Assembling work into a presentation
  • Course wrap-up

GRAPHIC DESIGN — PRO

Level
Beginner to professional
Format
Online
Lessons
8 lessons

Eight sprints: from fundamentals through visual identity, packaging, mockups, and portfolio. The full path for those ready to go deeper.

Move from core skills toward professional practice: brand systems, print, presentation, and portfolio as a case study.

Program

Sprints are logical course blocks — not calendar weeks.

Sprint 01Graphic design fundamentals
  • What graphic design is
  • Graphic designer services
  • Logo types
  • Brand, identity, visual identity
  • Logobook vs brandbook
Sprint 02Adobe Illustrator
  • Interface
  • Tools
  • Geometric forms
  • Vector elements
  • RGB / CMYK
Sprint 03Logo development stages
  • Understanding the client brief
  • Style and direction
  • References
  • Idea search
  • Typography
  • Color palette
Sprint 04Logo and logobook
  • Multiple concepts
  • Graphic elements
  • Composition and proportions
  • Primary and secondary versions
  • Compact logobook
Sprint 05Visual identity
  • Identity elements
  • Brand colors
  • Typography
  • Patterns
  • Graphic elements
  • Coherent visual language
Sprint 06Print and packaging
  • Business card
  • Stickers
  • Box
  • Bag
  • Print preparation
Sprint 07Photoshop and professional mockups
  • Photoshop
  • Mockups
  • Identity applications
  • Professional presentation
Sprint 08Portfolio and professional advice
  • Selecting work
  • Project structure
  • Portfolio presentation
  • Presenting work to clients
  • Portfolio development advice

GRAPHIC DESIGN — PRO OFFLINE

Level
Individual
Format
Offline
Duration
1 month

A one-month individual offline format: face-to-face mentor sessions, theory, practice, and personal work review.

Intensive in-person work with a mentor — for those who need personal contact and real-time feedback.

What is included

  • Individual learning format
  • Face-to-face mentor sessions
  • Theory
  • Practical assignments
  • Individual homework review
  • Personal feedback
  • Explaining and correcting mistakes
  • Answers to your questions

How learning works

  1. 01

    Watch lessons and explanations

  2. 02

    Complete practical assignments

  3. 03

    Build real work for your portfolio

Pricing and format

Choose your program and format — then apply. There is no online checkout yet; we will send payment details after your application.

GRAPHIC DESIGN — BASIC

Level
Beginner
Format
Online
Lessons
6 lessons

Fundamentals and first projects

from 65 000 ₸

65 000 ₸

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  • video lessons
  • practical assignments
  • self-paced learning
  • homework is not individually reviewed

GRAPHIC DESIGN — PRO

Level
Beginner to professional
Format
Online
Lessons
8 lessons

Path to portfolio and practice

from 160 000 ₸

160 000 ₸

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  • video lessons
  • practical assignments
  • self-paced learning
  • homework is not individually reviewed

GRAPHIC DESIGN — PRO OFFLINE

Level
Individual
Format
Offline
Duration
1 month

In-person mentor format

330 000 ₸

One month in person with a mentor: theory, practice, and personal review of your work.

Apply for the course

What is included

  • individual learning format
  • face-to-face mentor sessions
  • theory
  • practical assignments
  • individual homework review
  • personal feedback
  • error explanation and correction
  • Q&A

Course application

After your application we will contact you with payment details. There is no online checkout on the site yet.

Common questions

Can I pay on the website?

Not yet. After your application we will contact you with payment details.

How is the feedback format different?

Both online formats include video lessons and practical assignments. With feedback you also get Q&A, individual feedback, mistake correction, and homework review.

Do you guarantee employment or income?

No. The programs help you build skills and a portfolio, but do not promise employment or income.