Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud

Community College of Vermont - St. Albans, VT

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Fall 2016

Wednesdays 6:15 - 9:00pm  Starting 9/7/16, ending 12/14/16

ART-1210   Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud   3 Credits
 
This course is an introduction to the industry-standard software package for professional graphic designers for use in digital image manipulation, digital illustration and page layout. Students will learn basic navigating skills within the Adobe Creative Cloud software, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Students will learn how to select, modify, adjust, combine, and manipulate pre-existing digital raster images, as well as the basic method for creating new vector images from scratch. Students will then investigate how these images can be integrated with type to create a page layout.
 

    1. Demonstrate fundamental skills using Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for use in print and Web application.
    2. Explain the differences between bitmap/raster images and vector graphics, and the software used for each.
    3. Import and export files between software packages, including usage of various file formats such as .psd, .eps, .gif, .tif, .jpeg, .png, .ai, and .indd.
    4. Demonstrate methods for optimizing size, color, and quality of images and/or photographs using Photoshop.
    5. Create vector graphics and utilize tools to create, resize, and manipulate type in Illustrator.
    6. Create basic page layout using key tools such as master pages and style sheets within InDesign.
    7. Examine and discuss traditional methods of design and pre-press, with reference to the art historical, social, and cultural context.
    8. Design and complete individual projects.
    9. Display finished works in a professional manner.

Master's degree required.

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