PROGRAM: (3 CLASSES) ADOBE GRAPHICS/PRINT DESIGN SPECIALIST

This program is the ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning the Adobe applications for a graphics or print, design career.  There are no prerequisites for this program.

Course: Adobe InDesign

(4 days)

Prerequisites: None.

Course Content

This course gives the applications user a strong knowledge of how to use the Adobe InDesign Application and its tools.  From getting started with the user interface, working with graphics, managing long documents and printing, to finally working with Libraries.

Course Outline

• The User Interface
• Working with Graphics
• Building Pages
• Color and Transparency
• Typography
• Printing From InDesign
• Transparency settings
• Feathering and Drop Shadows
• Managing Long Documents
• Working with Libraries

Course: Adobe PhotoShop

(8 days)

Prerequisites: None.

Course Content

This course gives the applications user a strong knowledge of how to use the Adobe Photoshop Application and its tools.  From getting started, creating and modifying images, working with selections, adding layers and text, to finally adjusting images and managing files.

Course Outline

• Getting to Know the Work Area
• Customizing the Workspace
• Setting Up a New Document
• Resolution and Image Size
• Opening Images
• Saving Documents
• Working with Text and the Character Palette
• Using the Tool Bar in Photoshop
• Applying Color With The Color Picker
• Auto Photo Corrections
• Canvas Size
• Cropping Images
• Adjusting Contrast
• Adjusting Saturation and Brightness
• Using the Layers Palette
• Flattening and Saving Layered Files
• Rasterizing Text
• Using The History Palette
• Image & Color Modes
• Image Effects & Filters
• Brush Libraries
• Manual Transformation Tools
• Save For Web Feature
• File Formats
• Printing Preparations
• Keyboard Shortcuts

Course: Adobe Illustrator

(8 days)

Prerequisites: None.

Course Content

This course gives the applications user a strong knowledge of how to use the Adobe Illustrator Application and its tools.  From getting started, creating and modifying images, working with selections, adding objects, to finally transforming images and managing files.

Course Outline

• Getting to Know the Work Area
• Vector Based Software Overview
• Setting up a New document
• Resolution and Document Size
• Saving, Save As & Exporting Illustrator Files
• Working with Text and the Character Palette
• Applying Fills and Strokes
• Drawing Tools
• Duplicating Objects
• Selection and Direct Selection Tools
• Grouping & Ungrouping
• Path Editing Tools
• Transformation Tools
• Color & Texture Palette
• Brush Libraries
• Using the Layers Palette
• Using the Page Tool
• Using the Libraries
• Basic Keyboard Shortcuts
• Smart Guides, Grids & Guidelines
• Links Palette
• Converting Text To Outlines
• Masking
• Custom Text Tools
• Review Of Palettes
• Effects & Filters
• Save For Web Feature
• Placing Images
• Creating & Editing Gradients
• Using Transparency
• Creating Patterns & Textures
• Pantone/Spot Colors
• CMYK vs. RGB
• Creating Gradients
• 3d Effects
• Icon Libraries
• Printing Preparations
• Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts