Gain the skills and hands-on experience necessary for visual design using Adobe Photoshop, graphic design using Adobe Illustrator, and print and digital media publication using Adobe InDesign. With this program, Learners will discover the endless creative possibilities and design tools in these essential Adobe applications. Whether in graphic design, visual media or other related field, the need for learners who can use these applications regularly to accomplish creative and business tasks is endless. Applications for marketing, web design and development, print media and other digital arts are as boundless as they are exciting. This program takes Learners through the ins and outs of these 3 essential Adobe applications to ensure a professional level of proficiency in all 3 applications. Learners will gain the skills and expertise necessary to navigate each application, perform simple and complex functions, automate various items and understand how to put these tools to use for themselves, colleagues or clients. Adobe Certified Professional certification is achievable in all 3 disciplines as Learners make their way through this comprehensive program that includes hands-on labs to sharpen your skills. Program Objectives Skills-Based Labs and Activities This program covers the following key areas and topics: Getting Started with Photoshop Creating Basic Images Managing Selections and Layers Adjusting Images Refining Images Managing Files in a Production Window Creating Raster Images Applying Vector Image Tools Applying Advanced Layer Techniques Automating Tasks Editing Video Setting Project Requirements Introducing Illustrator Creating Documents Containing Basic Shapes, Customized Paths, and/or Customized Text Customizing Objects Customizing Basic Shapes Preparing Documents for Deployment Drawing Complex Illustrations Enhancing Artwork Using Painting Tools Customizing Colors and Swatches Formatting Type Enhancing the Appearance of Artwork Preparing Content for Deployment Setting Project Requirements Getting Started with InDesign Designing a Document Customizing a Document Working with Page Elements Building Tables Preparing a Document for Delivery Preparing Documents for Multiple Formats Managing Advanced Page Elements Managing Styles Building Complex Paths Managing External Files and Creating Dynamic Documents Managing Long Documents Publishing InDesign Files for Other Formats and Customizing Print Settings As part of this program, Learners will complete the following hands-on labs and activities: Creating a Navigating Bridge Organizing the Photoshop Workspace Customizing the Photoshop Workspace Working with Image Size Using the Selection Tools Making a Layer Composite Using the Content-Aware Move Tool Making Image Adjustments Using Adjustment Layers Using Camera Raw Sharpening and Changing Image Opacity Importing and Exporting Files Saving an Image for the Web Using Printer and Photoshop Color Management Preparing Images for PowerPoint Blending Colors with the Mixer Brush Tool Using Gradients Saving a Custom Brush Preset Drawing Using Vector Tools Creating and Editing Vector Shapes Creating a Text Flowing a Text Along a Path Masking an Image Masking an Image Using a Refined Edge Applying Filters Applying a Style to a Layer Making a Smart Object Recording and Using an Action Processing Image Files in Batches Editing a Video Adding Graphics and Titles to a Video Navigating the User Interface Customizing the User Interface Creating Documents Saving a Document as a Template Drawing Basic Shapes Drawing Paths Modifying Paths Inserting Text Applying Flow Text Along a Path Insert Bounded Text Applying Text Styles Inserting Typographical Characters Placing the Imported Graphics Altering the Appearance of Objects Applying Strokes and Brushes Filling Shapes Applying Graphic Styles Distorting Text with Text Envelopes Updating Text Wrapping Text Hyphenating Text Optimizing Content for Print Optimizing Content for the Web Optimizing Content for PDF Documents Setting Guides and Grid Preferences Creating Complex Illustrations Organizing Artwork with Layers Creating a Perspective Drawing Tracing a Photograph Painting Objects with Gradients and Filled Paths Painting Objects Using Live Paint Groups Painting with Custom Brushes Adding Transparency and Blending Modes Applying Meshes to an Object Applying Patterns Managing Colors in Artwork Customizing a Swatch Managing a Color Group Adjusting Color Setting Character Formats Applying Advanced Formatting Options to Type Applying Effects to an Object Creating a Graphic Style Applying Masks to an Object Applying Symbols and Symbol Sets Preparing Artwork for Printing Preparing Transparency and Colors for Printing Creating Slices and Image Maps Saving Graphics for the Web Preparing a File for Use in Other Adobe Applications Opening a File in Adobe InDesign and Exploring its Interface Changing the InDesign Workspace Using the InDesign Navigation Controls Creating a New Document Adding Text to a Document Adding Graphics to a Document Formatting Characters and Paragraphs Apply Colors, Swatches, and Gradients Creating and Applying Styles Arranging and Aligning Objects Applying Layers Transforming and Manipulating an Object Threading Text Frames Editing Text Creating a New Table Formatting a Table Resolving Errors in a Document Exporting Files for Printing and the Web Building Alternate Layouts of a Document Linking Content Creating Repeating Content Changing Text Layouts Creating Transparency Using Anchored Objects and the Library Managing Styles Creating a Bezier Path Creating a Clipping Path Creating a Compound Path Importing External Layered Files Creating Document Sections Inserting Text Variables Creating an Interactive Document Creating a Book Building a Table of Contents Creating Hyperlinks and Cross–References Generating an Index and Inserting Footnotes Exporting PDF Files for Print Exporting Interactive PDF Files Exporting Files for the Web Managing Colors Previewing the Print Output Creating Print Presets Certification Opportunities After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field. IMPORTANT: The Target Candidate (TC) has approximately 150 hours of instruction and hands-on experience with the product and is familiar with product features and capabilities, as well las relevant career concepts. The TC is generally self-sufficient and able to apply knowledge of document design and production principles to perform basic or routine tasks involved in her or his job role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation, or support services. The TC generally works in collaboration with colleagues or with supervision. Furthermore, the TC will be able to answer most routine conceptual and applied questions about how to use InDesign and usually does not have to refer basic questions to others. He or she can speak credibly to other users or clients about what can be done with InDesign and how to use it effectively. Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design using Adobe Photoshop® Adobe Certified Professional in Graphic Design and Illustration using Adobe Illustrator® Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media using Adobe InDesign® Job and Externship Placement Services Regardless if you elect to pursue national certification or not, if you enroll and successfully complete this program, assuming you pass a background check and drug screen, you will have guaranteed access to our Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement services. All students who successfully complete this program (and pass a background check and drug screen) will have access to the RTW Externship or Job placement services at no additional cost.
