Shillington School of Graphic Design London

I really enjoyed my time at Shillington and I'm very pleased I decided to take the course because it has enabled me to start a career in graphic design. I chose Shillington as it seemed to be the only college offering such a comprehensive course and it completely exceeded my expectations. The course is fast-paced and intensive, so you need to be willing to work hard, but it is also creative and challenging so if you are passionate about design and want to be immersed in it for 3 months then it’s a great place to learn. The briefs were very varied and always relevant to the real world of graphic design with realistic deadlines to work to.

The standard of teaching is very high – the teachers definitely make the course fun and engaging. They are all very knowledgeable and I found that they went above and beyond to support me and the other students and ensure that we were getting the most out of the course.

I came away from Shillington with a portfolio that I am really proud of, technical skills and confidence to go out into the industry and look for work. So all in all, it was a very positive experience for me.

I started Shillington knowing absolutely nothing about graphic design and now I'm the Creative Assistant at CLMA. The course is intensive but easy to digest and really gives you an idea of real timescales and expectations that you'll be faced in the workplace.

You pretty much get what you put into it. If you work hard for it then you'll see the results.

Oh and the teachers at Shillington are really good too!!! :)

I knew that I needed to pivot my professional life towards design and everything about the way Shillington presented itself made it the logical choice. I believe the college were the first to offer these short, intensive courses, challenging the convention that an education needs to last years, rather than be highly focussed and last months instead. It's hard, hard graft for 3 months, particularly towards the end as you're bringing all your knowledge together to produce your portfolio. It's also the most engaged I've ever been with my work and I am so pleased with what I came out the other side with. Nothing worth doing ever comes easy; Shillington isn't easy, but if your calling is for a life in design then it is absolutely worth doing. Thank you Shillington for equipping me with the skills to design my life!

I loved that the Shillington curriculum was about doing, rather than just theoretical stuff. I felt it was the experience and learning I needed to make a career shift and start working as a designer, in a short period of time. Studying on Sundays allowed me to come to class with a fresh mind in the morning and it helped me dive in deeper throughout the day.

Shillington is a must for anyone thinking of breaking into the design sector. I enrolled on the 9 month part time course and was able to keep working whilst doing so. Not only did I learn so much but I thoroughly enjoyed it.

It’s emphasis on learning through doing, worked so well for me, you won’t be sitting through hours and and hours of powerpoints on this course.

Studying online exceeded my expectations. I was hoping to be able to go in, but I felt that the teachers handled the online learning experience very well. They had some nifty digital tools in place and everything ran smoothly. I felt that they made an extra effort to help us get to know all of our classmates at the start of the course, which helped to quell any nerves about joining a class online. We were always connected as classmates and to the teachers throughout the day. I would highly recommend the course!

As a creative person, I was always interested in design but I never knew how to become a creative myself. I found the course a total life changer it opened my eyes to a creative industry that I had always wanted to be involved in. Shillington gave me the tools and the direction to showcase my creativity, my talented teachers and peers gave me the drive to succeed within the industry.

If you want an intensive, fast-paced course that will set you up with everything you need to start a career in design then I would 100% go for Shillington. It’s really rigorous and challenging so whilst it may seem like a short period of time, you learn an enormous amount alongside really inspiring and supportive teachers.