Is it suitable for beginners who've never studied design?

Yes. It's a great way to learn graphic design for beginners — teens start from the basics, then move up to real projects.

What does my child end up with?

A digital portfolio of work: brand identity, character design and illustration.

What software is used?

GIMP, Inkscape, Tinkercad and Wick Editor — all free.

Are the classes online and private?

Yes, 1-on-1 online with a mentor.

Is it useful for the future or a design degree?

Very. The portfolio and design fundamentals are a strong foundation for design, illustration, games or digital media.

Is this a digital illustration course too?

Yes. It includes a digital illustration course for teens: digital drawing, character design and illustration — from basics to a portfolio.

Design Senior · Ages 12–15

Graphic Design & Digital Illustration Course for Teens (Ages 12–15)

Q: What ages is this for?

For teens aged 12–15 (around junior high).

From loving to draw to owning a real design portfolio. Teens learn graphic design, illustration, brand identity and characters — private with a mentor, with results they can show. 1,000,000+ alumni · 97 countries · since 2016 · 4.9★ · Bett MEA Awards winner

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12–15

Senior program age

1-on-1

private online lessons

Portfolio

ready to show by the end

4 tools

professional design software

From interest to skill

From a Drawing Hobby to a Real Portfolio

Does your teen love drawing or design and want to get serious about it? At Algonova we turn that hobby into a real skill — with genuine projects and mentor feedback, all the way to a digital portfolio they can be proud of.

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Curriculum

What Teens Aged 12–15 Learn

From design principles to real projects.

Graphic design

Composition, typography and colour theory for professional design.

Illustration & character design

Creating original characters with the right expressions and proportions.

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Not Just a Hobby — Real Skills for the Future

Criteria

Direction

Feedback

End result

Tools

Algonova Senior

Learning results

Real Work Teens Create

Brand visual identity

A visual identity for a brand or small business

Teens design a simple visual identity for a brand or small business.

Visible results

From a Drawing Hobby to a Real Portfolio

A real project each module

Every module produces real work: brand identity, characters, or illustration.

Professional feedback

Mentors review every piece like in a design studio — teens know exactly what's improving.

A portfolio they can show

By the end, teens have a digital portfolio of their best work.

How it works

How the Lessons Work

Every teen starts with a level check and a personal plan.

1. Free trial + level check

Teens try one lesson; we assess their level.

Our approach

Why Learn at Algonova

Professional tools, free

GIMP · Inkscape · Tinkercad · Wick Editor

The software real designers use — all free, with no extra cost.

Real projects, studio feedback

1-on-1 with a mentor

Every module produces a real project, with professional feedback like in a design studio.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages is this for?

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Book a free lesson with a mentor and see your teen's first step toward a digital portfolio.

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Graphic Design & Digital Illustration Course for Teens (Ages 12–15)

From a Drawing Hobby to a Real Portfolio

What Teens Aged 12–15 Learn

Not Just a Hobby — Real Skills for the Future

Real Work Teens Create

Brand visual identity

Character design

Digital portfolio

From a Drawing Hobby to a Real Portfolio

How the Lessons Work

Why Learn at Algonova

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