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Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator Series

Central New Mexico Community College

Online - ScheduledType
Eligible for 9 College Credits College Credits
Jan 24, 2021 - Oct 3, 2021Course Dates
5 AvailableTotal Seats

Course Details

Become a pro in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop with this 3-course series

Graphic Designers with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills earn more and are in more demand.

Series includes:
Beginner Photoshop

Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to edit existing images and create new ones.  Tools used will include selections, layers, adjustments, and other pixel editing tools. 

Advanced Photoshop

Learn the core image-editing tools of Photoshop that can be universally applied to photography, print, film or the web. Develop proficiency with selections, masking, channels, filters, color correction, painting tools, vector integration, video, special effects and compositing techniques. The material is covered in production-oriented projects and learners develop work suitable for portfolios.

Adobe Illustrator

Learn how to create professional quality vector illustrations for print publishing and multimedia graphics using Adobe Illustrator.  Techniques covered include creating and manipulating basic shapes, drawing with the pen tool, using various brushes, working with type, and preparing graphics for web, print, and digital publication.

After This Course, You Will Be Able To

Photoshop objectives include:

1.    Create effects using advanced blending techniques  
2.    Effectively utilize advanced masking techniques  
3.    Refine Selections with advanced techniques  
4.    Assess & Adjust color in an image  
5.    Utilize advanced photo enhancement techniques  
6.    Alter images using Photoshop painting techniques  

and more. 

Illustrator objectives include:

1. Apply a variety of shape blending options
2. Create and apply new gradients
3. Apply Gradient Meshes and Envelopes
4. Create symbols, brushes and vector shapes
5. Apply Pathfinder and other effects;

and more. 

Skills you'll acquire

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessOperations AnalysisJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge Outcomes and Experience

  • Advertising & Promotions Managers
  • Architects
  • Art Directors
  • Desktop Publishers

Eligibility

Participants are required to secure their own access to the most recent version of Adobe Photoshop.  Software is not included with this course. 

Additional Attendance Information

Classes are instructor-led and students will engage with and receive feedback from their instructor. 

Instructor Details

Susan Herrington

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