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.
This program covers the following key areas and topics:
As part of this program, Learners will complete the following hands-on labs and activities:
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.
Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience. As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.
Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.
