Illustration + Identity + 3D + Pro animation · Ages 13–17

Digital Design Senior Ages 13 to 17

For teens who already draw or have basic design experience. They go deep into advanced illustration, visual identity (branding), pro 3D modeling and animation. 10 modules + final project — university- or freelance-ready portfolio.

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10 modules

+ integrated final project

≈2 years

Senior pathway

Portfolio

for UAM, CENTRO, La Esmeralda

4.9★

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Senior 13–17 curriculum

Digital Design Senior — professional portfolio in 2 years

Program structure
Digital Graphic Design Senior

Digital Graphic Design Senior

  • Advanced editorial illustration
  • Visual identity & branding
  • Pro 3D modeling
  • Animation & motion graphics
  • Integrated final project
10 modules + final project · ≈2 years
For teens with a foundation in digital design. By graduation, your teen has a professional portfolio of 10–12 pieces — ready for admission to UAM-Xochimilco, CENTRO, La Esmeralda, Anahuac, or first freelance work.
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What they learn in Senior

3 depth areas in Senior

10 progressive modules cover editorial illustration, professional branding, advanced 3D, and animation. Each module ends with a portfolio-grade piece.

Advanced editorial illustration

Pro digital techniques in GIMP and Krita: anatomy, editorial composition, advanced color, visual styles. Your teen develops a recognizable personal style — from character illustration to editorial covers.

Visual identity + Pro 3D

Full branding in Inkscape: logos, typographic systems, palettes, brand books. Advanced 3D modeling in Blender or Tinkercad Pro: characters, environments, basic 3D animation.

Pro animation + Final project

2D animation and motion graphics. Integrated final project combining 3–4 disciplines: full visual identity with brand book + 30s short + illustration series — a portfolio piece worthy of admissions.

What Senior unlocks

Senior builds the portfolio that opens doors

<span>Diego Salinas</span> · Art director · La Esmeralda

Diego Salinas · Art director · La Esmeralda

Portfolio ready for UAM, CENTRO, La Esmeralda

Mexico's top design schools require a portfolio for admission. 10 modules + final project are designed exactly to cover what they evaluate at entry — serious pieces, variety, and a personal style.

First freelance income from age 16

At 16–17 your teen can take real paid work — logo design for small businesses, posters, social media graphics. First own income + real work experience.

Same professional teacher all course long

Your teen works with a working designer (not a student) throughout the entire Senior pathway. Continuity builds personal style and real creative confidence.

Pro tools — no Adobe

GIMP + Inkscape + Krita + Blender + Wick Editor. The same tools used by professional Mexican designers in agencies and studios — free, no licenses, no monthly fees.

Your Senior teacher

The art director who guides your teen

Diego Salinas
Diego Salinas · La Esmeralda · Art director

Diego works in pro branding and brings real cases to class — rules, constraints, client decisions. Sebastián already landed his first freelance client designing a logo. It's education with results.

Sebastián's dad, 15

Sebastián's dad, 15

Sebastián's dad, 15 · Guadalajara

How to start

How Senior begins

No card, no commitment. Your teen decides after the free class with a real designer.

1. Book in 1 minute

Teen's name, age, and Instagram/WhatsApp. No card. We confirm by WhatsApp in under an hour.

2. Free class with Diego (60 min)

A working designer assesses your teen's current level and together they build a serious project. Not onboarding — real work.

3. Personalized pathway

Design university, early freelance, personal brand — we pick the modules based on your teen's goal and emerging style.

4. Professional portfolio at graduation

After 10 modules, your teen has a full portfolio of 10–12 pieces — ready for admissions, freelance clients, or first agency work.

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Free 60-min class · With a working designer

What parents say

Senior results — real portfolios, real admissions

Sebastián wants to study graphic design at CENTRO. The Algonova teacher is already building his admission portfolio with serious work — full branding, editorial illustration, animation. We're on track.

Patricia Lara

Patricia Lara

Sebastián's mom, 15 · Monterrey

Andrea has been in Senior 1.5 years. At 16 she already has 8 professional pieces on GitHub/Behance — a full visual identity, editorial illustrations, an animated short. Started getting paid to design logos for family friends.

Carlos Restrepo

Carlos Restrepo

Andrea's dad, 16 · Mexico City

Daniel finished Senior at 17 and got into UAM-Xochimilco's Graphic Communication Design with his Algonova portfolio. The admissions committee praised the variety and technical level. Mission accomplished.

Lorena Vázquez

Lorena Vázquez

Daniel's mom, 17 · Guadalajara

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Senior Design 13–17

Does my teen need prior design experience?

Ideally yes, but not required. The free class with Diego assesses current level. If your teen already draws or has equivalent experience, they can start directly in Senior. Otherwise, we recommend starting in Junior first.

How long is the Senior level?

10 modules + integrated final project, about 2 years with one class per week. Each module ends with a finished piece — at graduation they have a portfolio of 10–12 professional pieces.

What tools do they use in Senior?

GIMP (advanced raster illustration), Inkscape (branding and vectors), Krita (digital illustration), Blender or Tinkercad Pro (advanced 3D modeling), Wick Editor (2D animation and motion graphics). All professional and free.

Is the portfolio good for CENTRO or UAM admissions?

Yes, that's the main goal. The Senior curriculum is designed exactly to cover what's evaluated in admissions to UAM-Xochimilco, CENTRO, La Esmeralda, Anahuac, and other top design schools in Mexico. Variety, technical level, and personal style.

Can they start freelancing in Senior?

Yes. At 16–17 your teen has enough professional pieces to take real paid work — logos for small businesses, posters, visual identity for shops, social media. The teacher helps with proposals and pricing.

Do they need a graphic tablet?

A laptop or computer with internet — that's it. A basic graphic tablet ($1,500–2,500 MXN) helps a lot for illustration but isn't required. Diego can recommend a model that fits the budget.

How are the classes formatted?

Live online classes. Two formats: 1-on-1 of 60 minutes (1–3 times per week) or mini-group of 4 students for 90 minutes (once per week). Same teacher throughout the course.

Can I pause the course if we travel?

Yes. You can pause for up to 3 months without losing your spot or paid classes. Free cancellation 24 hours before and a full refund for unused classes.

Senior Design · 60 minutes · No card

Build their design university portfolio. Free.

Free class with a working designer. Your teen tries the real level and walks away with a portfolio piece.

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