Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud

Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud
9 Weeks | $595 | Online

This introductory course will get your feet wet with some basics of the Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign). Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud was designed to provide future graphic designers, artists, and illustrators with an overview of computer technology and its role in the production of graphic designs. You’ll begin by learning file management and page layout and how they relate to visual communication, and some basics of the grid systems and color. You will then be guided through design exercises to create a variety of projects throughout the quarter. This course will help you to become more comfortable with digital arts and graphic design software technology at a beginner level.

What You Will Learn:

• Common web technology, terminology web concepts.
• How to create/save files from Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
• The ability to effectively edit photography and graphic images using Adobe Photoshop.
• How to design artwork using Adobe Illustrator.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer | Online
Course Fee: $595
Prerequisite: none
Materials: Adobe Creative Cloud and LinkedIn Learning, which will be used as a reference guide.
Contact: For more information about this course, please email unex-digital@ucsd.edu.

Course Number: ART-40665
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Communication Design, Technical Communication

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4/11/2023 - 6/10/2023

$595

Online

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• SECTION ID:

  171562

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Bennett, Kelly

  Kelly Bennett is an instructor and professional graphic designer. She teaches Adobe InDesign  and  Introduction to Adobe Creative Cloud  for the Specialized Certificate in Communication Design , and Fundamentals of Graphic Design and  Branding & Storytelling using Content Creation for the Professional Certificate in Content Marketing . She operates an online portfolio group that keeps students involved in local and national industry activities, such as the Addys. Bennett’s students took 3rd Place at the Regional NSAC Competition in Florida for two consecutive years, along with awards for Best Media Plan, Creative and Presentation.

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  Early enrollment advised.
  No UCSD parking permit required.
  No visitors permitted.
  No refunds after: 4/17/2023.
  Early Enrollment Discount: $570 ($595 if enrolled after 3/6/2023).
  

• NOTE:

  SCBWI/MOPA members can receive our $25 Early Enrollment discount prior to course start date. The max discount a MOPA/SCBWI member can receive for one class is $25. It is applied upon course enrollment over the phone or in person with proof of membership. This is an online course. There are no face-to-face class sessions. You'll have access to your online course on the published start date. Login on your MyExtension account, select My Courses and click the link under LOCATION.

• DATE & LOCATION:

  4/11/2023 - 6/10/2023
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.