Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp

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