This course is an alternative to university.
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2 years to the profession instead of 4-5 years of university theory
The training is built on commercial briefs and mentoring from industry practitioners. Without unnecessary disciplines. Students master graphic design, UI/UX, motion animation, 3D visualization and work with the artificial intelligence ecosystem as the main working tool.
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We teach the way companies work
Full cycle of digital product creation: from ideation and corporate identity development to prototyping, 3D modeling and handover of the project to development via Handoff. Work on real business tasks, team Capstone projects, preparation of CV and large-scale portfolio on Behance and ArtStation.
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The program meets market requirements
The curriculum is designed with a strong focus on AI integration. The program trains professionals in the “one-person design studio” format, capable of independently completing complex tasks using generative AI and professional tools. The goal is not just a diploma, but a confident readiness to work with real clients.
30%
of our students
find jobs
in IT while still studying
70%
internships: a portfolio of projects that replaces experience for a first job
Who is the course suitable for?
For beginners and those who want to change their profession
If you have never been involved in design and want to try your hand at this profession, this course will help you start from scratch. You will master the basics of design step by step, learn to work with modern tools, and understand the principles of creating visually appealing and user-friendly solutions and using AI.
For those who want to improve their qualifications
If you are already a designer or have basic design knowledge, this course will help you expand your skills and take them to the next level. You will learn how to create concepts faster, streamline workflows, and develop more complex and professional design projects.
Course program
Graphic design, branding
and AI tools
AI design basics and brand concepts 4 Topics
- Overview of the modern AI stack
- Working with image generators
- Control style and composition through prompts
- Brand concept creation and full AI Design Pack
Complete corporate identity for businesses 3 Topics
- AI logo concept generation with pure vector conversion in Illustrator
- Selection of corporate colors
- Development of business cards, badges and full brand books (Brand Guideline)
Advertising design and product packaging 3 Topics
- Analysis of briefs from local businesses
- Working with photo collages, typography, and hierarchy in Photoshop
- Construction of technical layouts (die-lines) for packaging (snacks, cosmetics) and creation of 3D mockups
SMM design and digital illustration 2 Topics
- Development of content strategies, post templates and Reels for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn
- Drawing flat illustrations, creating characters and mascots
Typography and layout 2 Topics
- Analysis of font pairs, working with Cyrillic and Latin design
- Magazine Layout Basics in InDesign
UI/UX, social media, web design
and mobile apps
UX research and UI design of mobile applications 2 Topics
- Designing user-friendly digital products: user journey, structure, schematic layouts, design systems, light and dark versions of the interface
- Creating interactive hi-fi prototypes
AI in UI/UX and product design 1 Topic
- Using artificial intelligence to accelerate UX research (interviews, user portraits), UX copywriting, and screen generation (text-to-UI)
Game UI and UX Audit 2 Topics
- Creating Game Design Document (GDD), concept art, HUD elements and menus for mobile games
- Conducting a heuristic analysis of products available on the market
Motion design and animation 2 Topics
- Working in After Effects with motion, storytelling, keyframes, and principles of quality animation.
- AI video clip generation, video editing, and basic color correction in Premiere Pro
Web design and landing page creation 2 Topics
- Full-cycle adaptive website design (desktop and mobile), basic layout logic and publishing of finished sites on platforms
- Team interaction with programmers
3D graphics, architectural visualization, game scene creation
and interior design
GenAI for 3D and Pipeline 3 Topics
- Using AI to generate 3D models
- Creating realistic PBR materials
- Optimization and preparation for production (from games to architectural visualization)
3D visualization (Blender and 3ds Max) 3 Topics
- Modeling objects and interiors
- Setting up realistic lighting and materials
- Creating 4K photorealistic advertising renders
Character modeling and sculpting (Maya and ZBrush) 5 topics
- Creating a complete character case for ArtStation, adapted for a game-ready project
- Working with anatomy
- Hi-poly sculpting
- Retopology
- UV unwrapping and rigging
Game scenes in Unreal Engine 5 4 Topics
- Building optimized locations with Quixel Megascans
- Setting up Lumen dynamic lighting
- Optimization with Nanite
- Creating interactive Blueprint objects
Business, freelance and Capstone project 2 Topics
- Working in a real production process: pricing services, communicating with clients on freelance platforms, presenting ideas and teamwork on commercial projects
- Defending the final Capstone project
120+ Projects
Advantages:
- Formation of a universal specialist of the “design studio in one person” level.
- International portfolio on Behance and ArtStation with real cases.
- Using artificial intelligence at every stage: from idea to 3D visualization.
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Business, freelance skills
and official Autodesk certification.
After the course, your resume will look like this:
Dmitry
Full-Stack Designer + AI
Skills
- I carry out the full cycle of creating a design product: from analyzing the task and idea to a UI/UX solution, 3D visualization and motion design.
- I develop a complete corporate identity, brand books (Brand Guideline) and product packaging lines.
- I design responsive websites, mobile apps and create interactive hi-fi prototypes in Figma.
- I conduct UX research, design game UI, HUD elements and create a Game Design Document (GDD).
- I create motion graphics, promotional videos and animation in After Effects with subsequent editing in Premiere Pro.
- I produce product and architectural 3D visualization, set up photorealistic renders and PBR materials.
- I create 3D characters (game-ready), do sculpting, retopology and rigging.
- I build and optimize game locations in Unreal Engine 5 using Nanite and Lumen lighting.
- I integrate artificial intelligence (Midjourney, Claude, Firefly, Stable Diffusion and others) at every stage to generate content, 3D models and automate routine.
- I have experience in teamwork, communication with clients and managing projects through to handoff to development.
- I have an international portfolio with over 120 projects on Behance and ArtStation.
Technologies
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InDesign
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Framer
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After Effects
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Premiere Pro
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Blender
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Autodesk 3ds Max
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ZBrush
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Unreal Engine 5
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Claude
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MidJourney
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Ideogram
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Uizard
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Runway ML
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CapCut AI
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Luma AI
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Meshy AI
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International certificates
- Autodesk 3ds Max
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Class format and cost
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How is the training
Training at IT STEP Academy is designed to help you learn the necessary knowledge as quickly and effectively as possible and be ready to work in IT. We combine theory, practice, individual support and teamwork to make the learning process as productive as possible.
Offline or online
Choose a learning format that is convenient for you:
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Stationary
3 classes per week at the
academy + independent
work
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Semi-stationary
1 lesson per week
+ independent work
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Online
Live interactive classes
with teachers on the
Microsoft Teams platform.
Comfortable conditions
for effective learning
Training takes place in modern classrooms and laboratories equipped with everything you need. Each student has a personal workstation with a computer and access to world-leading software - Autodesk.
Practicing teachers
Classes are taught by Senior and Middle specialists from leading IT companies and design agencies. Our mentors focus on in-depth analysis of commercial cases, help build a competitive portfolio and share up-to-date experience with the latest technologies and generative AI.
Live lessons, lectures, webinars and workshops
Students actively participate in specialized masterclasses, design sprints and workshops from invited industry experts. We ensure constant networking, immersion in a professional environment and team interaction while working on large-scale projects.
Working with real projects
During their studies, students solve real business tasks in the format of a genuine design studio. They develop teamwork skills, create complex products — from identity and UI/UX to 3D animation — and apply generative AI to optimize and speed up all workflows.
Portfolio building and career start
Each student builds a strong portfolio of over 120 practical projects, formatted to the standards of Behance and ArtStation. The career center provides comprehensive preparation for technical interviews, helps create a strong resume and supports a successful transition into a new profession at leading IT companies or design agencies.
Soft skills training and English speaking club
The program includes intensive development of soft skills: teamwork, communication, leadership and presentation skills. Within the English Speaking Club, students practice professional English for the IT field and prepare for international interviews.
Course benefits
Practice
Practice
Depth of knowledge
Depth of knowledge
Certification
Certification
Career growth
Career growth
Employment
Employment
duration of study
duration of study
Teachers
Teachers
Who is suitable for?
When is suitable?
Courses
Practice
Basic skills
Depth of knowledge
Minimum practical tasks
Certification
Course certificate
Career growth
No job guarantee
Employment
Highly specialized roles
duration of study
2-3 months
Teachers
Practitioners
Who is suitable for?
Already working in the field and want in-depth knowledge in one direction?
Course-profession:
Full-Stack Designer + AI
Practice
Solving commercial briefs
and working with real projects
using a modern AI stack.
Depth of knowledge
Working with real cases
IT companies
Certification
Diploma from the IT STEP Academy + international Autodesk certifications
Career growth
Assistance in employment through partner IT companies.
Employment
Already during their studies, students are employed in popular professions.
duration of study
2 years of deep immersion in the profession
Teachers
Classes are taught by leading practitioners and industry experts.
Who is suitable for?
Want to gain practical
skills for working from scratch?
University
Practice
Deep theory
Depth of knowledge
Mostly theory
Certification
Diploma
Career growth
Limited support
Employment
After graduation
duration of study
4-6 years
Teachers
Mostly theorists
Who is suitable for?
General development or
building a career in science
Over 1,500 companies around the world where our graduates work
Dmytro Otrishko
Software developer at FIVE-BN GAMES
IT STEP is a path to a profession and a foundation for a long and successful career in IT
IT STEP Academy has been operating since 1999, has 116 branches in 25 countries and an online format, over 335,000 students and graduates in the global community. We prepare for international certifications, have our own system of training teachers-practitioners from the IT industry, and AI-integrated curricula meet the modern requirements of the labor market.
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