Online – 128 Hours
Using Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Flash and InDesign software train for a new career in digital art. Designers may produce promotional displays and marketing brochures for products and services, design distinctive logos for products and businesses, and develop signs and signage systems for businesses or government. In addition a growing number of graphic designers are developing material for web pages, computer interfaces, and multimedia projects. Designers who are skilled in using digital art to create interactive websites, computer games and educational resources will find their talents in demand in coming years. Instructor-led program with traditional start and end dates.
Photoshop Introduction - This class will introduce the new user to the basics of working with Photoshop for retouching images and drawing. Students will be able to use various techniques for selecting in order to edit and retouch images. Students will be able to prepare images for including in a web site or for including in printed documents. Students will be able to edit images using the painting tools, clone stamp and drawing tools. Students will be able to create new images using the pen tool and the drawing and painting tools. Students will be able to create and edit images using layers. Students will need a copy of Photoshop. A 30-day trial version is available. Click here for a detailed description.
Flash Introduction - Students will create vector graphics using Flash's drawing tools. Students will create basic animations using motion and shape tweening. Students will create interactive Flash projects using ActionScript. Students will create a web-based application that reads from files and links to other pages. Students will create accessible content using Flash. Students will import sound and video into their Flash animations. Students will need a copy of Flash. A 30-day trial is available. Click here for a detailed description.
Adobe InDesign - Adobe InDesign allows you to design and produce stunning documents on your desktop printer or using a professional printer. Or convert your documents to PDF format or publish them on a website. This class will walk you through setting up the InDesign workspace, adding text and graphics to your document, creating layouts with frames and applying formatting with styles. Students will need a copy of InDesign. A trial version is available. Click here for a detailed description.
Adobe Illustrator - Adobe Illustrator allows you to create artwork that you can use for web pages or any print or electronic media. This course will give students a good overview of the tools and features of Illustrator. Students will create artwork using the various tools including the pencil and pen tools. Students will learn the various ways to apply color to their artwork. Students will work with layers, the 3D effects, and symbols. Students will need to have a copy of Illustrator. Click here for a detailed description.