Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp Course Outline
Special Note to New Hampshire ResidentsThis course has not yet been approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Please contact us for an update on when the class will be available in New Hampshire.
*** Platform Note: This class for Mac or PC Users ***
Adobe software is virtually the same on the Mac and PC platforms. When taking this class from one of our locations, it will be taught using PC hardware with Windows software. Minor Mac keyboard and interface differences will be highlighted by the instructor. When taking this course from home or office, students can use either PC or Mac hardware to attach to the hosted Windows-based Adobe software.
Overview
This course includes the most important features of Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop! It is an introduction to Creative Cloud overall, including using the Creative Cloud panel and other services included in a Creative Cloud subscription. In addition, you will learn the Core Skills required to work in Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop.This course will prepare you for Advanced courses in these three applications.
*** Version Note ***
Our Creative Cloud classes upgrade to the latest CC version as soon as new training materials are released from Adobe. Typically new content is available within 2 to 4 months of a software release.
Target Student
This course is appropriate for beginners and for anyone who is self taught on the basics of Creative Cloud. Quite often even experienced users find they benefit from a Core Skills class to fill in the gaps in their knowledge.
Prerequisites
Basic computer and file management skills are required for Core Skills level Adobe courses. Students should know how to: locate, copy and open files; create folders; arrange, re-size, minimize and maximize application windows; start and exit programs; manage use of multiple programs simultaneously; and switch between open programs.
Course Outline
Welcome to Creative Cloud
What is Creative Cloud
Subscription based Adobe applications
Typekit
Adobe Stock photography
My Portfolio
Creating visual assets - Illustrator / InDesign / Photoshop
Basics of graphic design - creating assets
Creative Cloud libraries
Introduction to Illustrator
What Illustrator is best at and when to use it
Vector graphics and illustration
Illustrator Core Skills
Introduction to InDesign
What InDesign is best at and when to use it
Page design and layout for print and digital publishing
InDesign Core Skills
Introduction to Photoshop
What Photoshop is best at and when to use it
Image Editing and Compositing
What is Lightroom
Lightroom CC Cloud Photo Service
Photoshop Core Skills
Organizing Projects and Workflow
Adobe Bridge
View outline in Word
IGDBCC