Graphic Design with Photoshop CS3 Training
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Course Description
As the need for cutting edge, professionally-designed interactive media grows, qualified Graphic Designers are increasingly in demand. Whether freelancing or working for a major corporation, a successful career as a Graphic Designer requires the proper tools and knowledge. This course ensures that you’ll have the skills necessary to set you apart from the competition by teaching you both of the important aspects of today’s Graphic Design field: the fundamental principles of design, and the most popular software on the market, Adobe Photoshop.
Course Objectives
By completing the Graphic Design program the student will:
- Understand the most commonly used Graphic Design concepts and phrases
- Use any tool in the Photoshop palette
- Understand how the history of design has influenced what is popular today
- Show potential employers an electronic portfolio.
Course Outline
a. Introduction to the history and purpose of design
b. Editing, Selecting, Layers in Photoshop
c. Who is your customer?
d. Whitespace and diagonals in design
II. Module Two - Diving Into Design
a. Evaluating a design as a whole as well as seeing the individual elements
b. Fonts and typography
c. Going into depth on layout and on the vast subject of color
d. Drawing/painting, Photo manipulation, color channels in Photosho
e. Color in print vs. color on the web
III. Module Three - Finishing the Job
a. Working with illustrators and photographers
b. Prepping files for print and production
c. The Web
d. Filters and patterns, Vector graphics, Web tools in Photoshop
e. Developing a project and working within constraints
More Information
| Language | English |
| Course Length | 200.00 hours |
| Duration of Access | 180 days |
| Instructor | Randy Rolen |
| Vendor | Gatlin Education |
| Prerequisites/Audience | Student must have internet access and a copy of Photoshop CS3 (Mac or Windows). The intended audience for this program is individuals who have little or no background in Graphic Design but who want to take their interests to a level that would qualify them for a job in the field. |
| Requirements/Materials Included | Students will need to have Photoshop CS3 (Mac or Windows) already installed. Students will also need access to the Internet (a high speed connection is recommended) and emailing capabilities. This course can be taken on a PC or a Mac. Two textbooks are provided and will be sent to each student:
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