Graphic Design Summer Program Live Online (High School & College)
via Noble Desktop
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Develop design projects in Noble Desktop's summer program for high-school and college students. The curriculum combines Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign with design principles and portfolio work. You practice using images, vector graphics, typography, and page layouts together, building pieces that show how software techniques support a design idea.
What's included
- Adobe Creative Cloud Software (4 months)
- Course workbook
- Class recordings
Overview
The first section of the camp covers Adobe Photoshop. Students explore topics such as retouching photos, combining images, preparing graphics for the web, and more.
The next section covers InDesign comprehensively and includes creating page layouts with text, graphics, and multiple pages. Our young designers learn to style text, import photos and graphics, define/use colors, add multiple pages, and thread text frames (just to name a few skills).
Lastly, students begin their mastery of Illustrator and create numerous graphics throughout the course. Expert instructors guide students through the use of standard drawing tools, the Pen tool, Type, Compound Paths, Effects, Layers, Masks, Patterns, Blends, and Colors.
Important Class Notes
- Method of Delivery: Live Online (live-streamed with the ability to ask questions and interact with the instructor in real-time).
- Prerequisites & Ages: The program is ideal for high school and college students with a strong interest in design. Prior experience is not required, but students must be comfortable with computer basics.
- Computer: Live online attendees should have their own Mac or PC. We will assist with any software setup prior to the course.
Topics included
Schedule & enrollment
Find dates that fit your schedule, then book on Noble Desktop.
- Live tuition
- $1,599
- Course length
- 50 hours
All class times are Eastern (ET).
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Class time
Starts at 10am ET
Final session ends at 4pm ET
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In-person or live online
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Dates
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Class time
Starts at 10am ET
Final session ends at 4pm ET
Attend
Live online
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Curriculum
What you'll learn
- Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos & create graphics
- Adobe InDesign to create page layouts with text & images
- Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics such as logos, icons, & more
- Understand graphic design concepts & processes
- Learn about the elements of design
- Develop & expand your graphic design portfolio
- Broaden your understanding of graphic design concepts and processes, both formal and conceptual
- Enhance your skills as a Graphic Designer
Course syllabus
Graphic Design Concepts & Practices
- Elements of design
- Typography
- Color
- Layout
- Information Hierarchy
- Industry standard design apps: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Adobe InDesign: The industry standard for Page Layout
- Create layouts with text, color, and graphics
- Create multi-page documents such as brochures, books, magazines, and more
- Prepare files for final output, such as a print or PDF
Adobe Photoshop: The industry standard for Photo Retouching
- Retouch photos, create graphics, and more
- Adjust color, contrast, and more
- Prepare images for use on the web or in print
Adobe Illustrator: The industry standard for Drawing, Logos, and Graphics
- Create graphics: logos, icons, patterns, packaging, and more
- Draw vector graphics for web and print
Course Reviews
Is this course right for you?
Choose this course for the summer student setting and its graphic-design sequence. Compare the general Graphic Design Certificate if you are looking for the provider's broader adult-training option, and check the audience and schedule of each program.