Overview
This course will provide you with robust instructions on how to use Adobe Photoshop as a tool to create engaging and effective visuals. Using principles, theories, and time-tested practices of graphic design, you will discover strategies for producing images that convey desired messages, styles, and tones.
You will practice with real-world examples, challenges, and thought-provoking assignments and learn how to determine a client's needs, create work to meet those needs, and assemble your work in an online portfolio to enter the industry. The course's combination of creative, technical, and soft skills will offer you a well-rounded and challenging learning experience.
You will practice with real-world examples, challenges, and thought-provoking assignments and learn how to determine a client's needs, create work to meet those needs, and assemble your work in an online portfolio to enter the industry. The course's combination of creative, technical, and soft skills will offer you a well-rounded and challenging learning experience.
- Software Included: Yes
- Course ID: GES518
- Total Hours: 130
- Format: Asynchronous/Self-Paced
- Location: Online
- Schedule: 9 months (Self-Paced)
- Credit(s) Earned: 13 CEU
- Instructor: Ed2go
- Cost: $2,500.00
- Category: Arts/Media
If attending with a WIOA workforce grant, your course access is dependent on 20 hours of completed coursework each week and the length of the course. Instructions will be provided at time of acceptance.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
This program is designed to prepare you for a career in graphic design. Previous experience with Photoshop is not necessary. You will need an internet connection, be familiar with using the internet, have emailing capabilities, and be familiar navigating folders as well as naming and saving files to your computer.
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.14 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word or an equivalent word-processing program.
- Photoshop CC (Creative Cloud) (included in enrollment)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:
- The Elements of Graphic Design by Alex W. White
- Exploring Typography
- Your enrollment in this course also includes a 12-month subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. You will learn how to activate this subscription during the course.
What you will learn
- Learn the fundamentals of graphic design concepts and terminology
- Use any tool in the Photoshop workspace efficiently
- Take a look at the history of graphic design and advertising to understand how it affects design today
- Master how to correctly package a project for printing and production
Program Outcomes
- Create an extensive digital portfolio that can be used to show potential employers and clients
- Master the features of Photoshop suite needed to create results-driven professional work
- Prepare yourself for a career as a graphic designer, art director, video game designer, web developer, photo editor, and more
- Develop your own design style that will distinguish you from competitors
