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Shillington School

Average Rating4.31
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Shillington School is a graphic design bootcamp offering 12-week full-time and 36-week part-time courses with campuses in New York, London, Manchester, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and online. Shillington is focused on the entire design process, and instructors take students through the design process from beginning to end, integrating idea generation, technical knowledge, and studio skill. Students will also learn design theory, typography, and packaging for mobile a...
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  • Daniel Crossley
    Freelance graphic designer • Student • (UK) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • Manchester
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    May 18, 2021
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    My experience

    My Shillington experience was incredible. Every day working on new challenging briefs that taught me specific skills I needed to be a graphic designer but while learning in a way that is identical to what I encounter now, Skills that I use day in and day out I really wouldn't be where I am today without it. Since Shillington I've worked as a designer now for 5 years and loving every second, freelancing for companies like the BBC I couldn't recommend Shillington more.
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  • Elana
    Graphic Designer • Graduate • (NY) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • New York City
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    Jan 31, 2021
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    Shillington was the best decision!

    Attending Shillington was truly the best decision I made! The teachers are amazing and really want to help you succeed. I learned so much and it prepared me to find the right job in graphic design!
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  • Renee Taillon
    Graphic Designer • Graduate • (NY) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • New York City
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    Jan 13, 2020
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    Amazing!

    Moving to New York and going to Shillington was one of the coolest / best decisions I have made. The course as well as the connections you make will last a lifetime. 

    Before going to Shillington I had minimal experience working as a designer, and had a dream to become one. In less than a yer from graduating I now work as a design studio I only ever admired.

    The curriculum is so hands on, the teachers are exceptional and every member of the staff cares for you, and conne...

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  • Kelly O
    Student • (NY) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • New York City
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    Jan 06, 2020
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    Shillington NYC - Changed my Life!

    I attended the full-time Shillington course in NYC and it honestly changed my life. I went in with a curiosity for design and the hope that I could find a way to make a career out of it and came out with the exact knowledge and tools I needed to make the change. The teachers are absolutely amazing, honestly, just the entire experience was incredible. I got a design job in under a month from graduating and projects I've made at Shillington have won/been nominated for a few awards. If ...

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  • Javier Flowers
    Javier Flowers
    Senior Graphic Designer • Graduate • (UK) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • London
    May 28, 2021
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    Javier Flowers

    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
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  • Jai Luke
    Jai Luke
    Graphic/Content Designer • Graduate • (AU) Part-Time Graphic Design Course • Melbourne
    Apr 08, 2021
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    Life changing!

    What an experience! I started with no technical adobe suite knowledge and a heart full of passion and excitement, and finished with a working knowledge of Adobe Suite, a group of amazing people I can now call friends, a portfolio of work that I am proud of and a creative support network. The course is full on and a lot of hard work, but because I was keen to expand my skillset and push myself to rise to the challenge I thoroughly enjoyed every step of the way. I can honestly say it has b...
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  • Christine Orchard
    Christine Orchard
    Graphic Designer • Graduate • (AU) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • Sydney
    Apr 01, 2021
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    Sydney Shillington Experience 2019

    I attended Shillington College of Graphic Design at the Sydney campus in a full-time capacity which was an exciting decision for me. I completely did a 180 from working full time after many years to studying full time. I was unsure of how it would all turn out but looking back can advise it was well worth diving in and meeting liked minded new friends and entered a new community. We all quickly discovered how hard we would work but it saw us produce a large variety of creative and fu...
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  • Vanessa
    Vanessa
    Freelance Graphic Designer • Graduate • Brisbane
    Mar 31, 2021
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    One of the best decisions I ever made!

    I choose Shillington for my design education based on its reputation and flexibility to study part-time. My experience at Shillington was extremely positive and my design skills and confidence in my abilities improved dramatically. By the end of the course, I made the decision to switch to a career in design full-time and found a job one month after graduation with my Shillington portfolio.
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  • Rosie
    Rosie
    Graduate • (UK) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • London
    Mar 23, 2021
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    Full-time Graphic Design Course

    Shillington’s full-time intensive course caters for the needs of a career changer. The course is structured to prepare students for a fast-paced and high-pressure profession. It was a wonderful experience working alongside classmates and tutors who deeply appreciate design.
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  • Thomas Derwent
    Thomas Derwent
    Designer • Graduate • (NY) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • New York City
    Jan 29, 2021
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    100% Amazing! Highly Recommended! +++

    Shillington was an amazing experience. All of the teachers were fantastic. They were super cool, nice and helpful at all times. The course was intense. I learned so much. It's truly amazing how much they teach you/prepare you in such a small window of time. Highly Recommended!
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  • Ulrika
    Ulrika
    Graduate • (NY) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • New York City
    Oct 26, 2020
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    Life-changing design course.

    Through the Shillington design course I changed careers from being a lawyer to becoming a graphic designer in 3 short months. I was proud of my portfolio and was able to get a job and job interviews quickly. It requires hard work and focus, but the teachers and the school back and support you 110%. It was one of the best and most inspiring experiences of my life. Shillington gave me skills and courage to follow my dream!
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  • Oyinkan K.
    Oyinkan K.
    Student • (NY) Full-Time Graphic Design Course • New York City
    Jan 06, 2020
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    Worth it!

    I left Shillington with a broad knowledge of design fundamentals, history, principles and technical skills. The truth is, you can’t learn everything about design in 3 months, but after Shillington, I feel confident in my design skills, my ability to generate creative ideas and most importantly, I know how to ask the right questions and learn what I don’t know yet.

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Jess Feldman
Jess Feldman
Updated June 30, 2020
Course Report Course Report Podcast June 2020 This June, we re covering fundraises in the bootcamp world (newsflash MOOCs are back!), ways bootcamps can integrate with workforce development, and the pros and cons of Income Share Agreements. Also did you hear that Flatiron School is spinning out of their partnership with WeWork and operating independently again? We ll certainly be digging deeper into that in our July episode. Plus, we dig into the ways that bootcamps can diversify ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 21, 2020
Shillington offers a scholarship at each of their campuses to fund part of their fall program every year. We caught up with Anderson Ashbaugh, a graduate of Shillington and recipient of their September 2019 Scholarship, to find out how she won the scholarship, the design skills and tools she learned in the curriculum, and how Shillington helped Anderson take design from hobby to career. Pro-Tip Shillington s 2020 scholarship application is now open. Submit your own creative ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated October 07, 2014
Holly Karlsson is the Director of Shillington School in New York, a graphic design school teaching both full-time and part-time courses. We talk to Holly about student visas (a unique offering from Shillington), their student-to-teacher ratio, and how they adapt to the changing world of graphic design.    Tell us about your background and how you got involved with Shillington. Shillington has been around for 20 years. We started in Australia where ...
Liz Eggleston
Liz Eggleston
Updated September 11, 2014
What our students have to say...   Shillington graduates get dream jobs...   Kickstart your design career... ...
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How much does Shillington School cost?

Shillington School costs around $14,950. On the lower end, some Shillington School courses like (UK Time Zone) Online Part-Time Graphic Design Course cost £9,950.

What courses does Shillington School teach?

Shillington School offers courses like (AU) Full-Time Graphic Design Course, (AU) Part-Time Graphic Design Course, (NY) Full-Time Graphic Design Course, (NY) Part-Time Graphic Design Course and 5 more.

Where does Shillington School have campuses?

Shillington School has in-person campuses in Brisbane, London, Manchester, Melbourne, New York City, and Sydney. Shillington School also has a remote classroom so students can learn online.

Is Shillington School worth it?

Shillington School hasn't shared alumni outcomes yet, but one way to determine if a bootcamp is worth it is by reading alumni reviews. 26 Shillington School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Shillington School on Course Report - you should start there!

Is Shillington School legit?

We let alumni answer that question. 26 Shillington School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Shillington School and rate their overall experience a 4.31 out of 5.

Does Shillington School offer scholarships or accept the GI Bill?

Right now, it doesn't look like Shillington School offers scholarships or accepts the GI Bill. We're always adding to the list of schools that do offer Exclusive Course Report Scholarships and a list of the bootcamps that accept the GI Bill.

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You can read 26 reviews of Shillington School on Course Report! Shillington School alumni, students, and applicants have reviewed Shillington School and rate their overall experience a 4.31 out of 5.

Is Shillington School accredited?

While bootcamps must be approved to operate, accreditation is relatively rare. Shillington School doesn't yet share information about their accreditation status.

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