Learn to design like a pro with Adobe’s top creative tools. Combine image editing, vector graphics, and layout design to create infographics, packaging, and magazine-style visuals. A fun, hands-on...
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This course is about learning the basics of how to use the latest version of Adobe® Creative Cloud for Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign – the three main programs used by graphic designers for print. Gain experience with the different software and learn how they can be integrated in your projects while you explore a variety of design techniques and concepts.
What will we cover?
Please note: this course is usually oversubscribed. Those that sign up for it are expected to participate fully and will be required to do homework each week.
- Fundamentals of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator for print - Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign integration - Design and illustration concepts, composition, colour, texture and pattern - Editing Raster images with Photoshop - Using Photoshop to repair, enhance and combine images into photomontages - Vector graphics and illustration with Illustrator - Using Illustrator to create illustrations, graphics, logos and patterns - Page layout and design with InDesign - Using InDesign to layout pages, create multi-page documents and compile projects, - Typography basics, saving text styles and wrapping text around images - Saving and exporting work to different file formats.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Identify the main differences between, and the uses for Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for the following: - Create designs - Layout page/s with text and images - Set up and indicate: bleed, crop and fold marks for folded materials - Save a body of work for future development. - Export a pdf for print or online viewing - Export images for web and print.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
No prior knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign is required. However,students should be confident and competent computer users on a Mac or a Windows PC and be proficient with a mouse and keyboard in either a creative software, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or equivalent and should be able to download, upload, save, open and retrieve files. Some awareness of design for print or any other art/design practice would be useful.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught using a range of techniques including short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, group and individual assistance. Student preparation and homework outside class times is strongly encouraged.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click hereto view our courses.
Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.
Gita is a qualified teacher and Graphic Designer who has taught at City Lit for 20 years. She has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator in print and screen-based media for major broadcasting companies, including the BBC, corporates and publishing. Gita has taught adults at all skill levels, including bespoke work-based training for companies and workshops in the charity sector for vulnerable adults. She brings her wealth of experience, knowledge and creativity to teaching Adobe Creative Cloud apps for design and Illustration. Gita loves teaching at City Lit. She finds it incredibly rewarding to support students with diverse interests to achieve their goals. Her classes are regarded as fun, friendly and challenging, with extensive resources for both in-and-after course study.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Those that sign up for it are expected to participate fully and will be required to do homework each week.<br/><br/>- Fundamentals of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator for print <br/>- Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign integration<br/> - Design and illustration concepts, composition, colour, texture and pattern<br/>- Editing Raster images with Photoshop <br/>- Using Photoshop to repair, enhance and combine images into photomontages<br/>- Vector graphics and illustration with Illustrator <br/>- Using Illustrator to create illustrations, graphics, logos and patterns <br/>- Page layout and design with InDesign<br/>- Using InDesign to layout pages, create multi-page documents and compile projects, <br/>- Typography basics, saving text styles and wrapping text around images <br/>- Saving and exporting work to different file formats.- Identify the main differences between, and the uses for <br/> Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign<br/>Use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for the following:<br/>- Create designs <br/>- Layout page/s with text and images <br/>- Set up and indicate: bleed, crop and fold marks for folded materials<br/>- Save a body of work for future development.<br/>- Export a pdf for print or online viewing<br/>- Export images for web and print.No prior knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign is required. However,students should be confident and competent computer users on a Mac or a Windows PC and be proficient with a mouse and keyboard in either a creative software, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or equivalent and should be able to download, upload, save, open and retrieve files. Some awareness of design for print or any other art/design practice would be useful.<br/><br/>You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.You will be taught using a range of techniques including short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, group and individual assistance. Student preparation and homework outside class times is strongly encouraged.<p>No costs. 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Those that sign up for it are expected to participate fully and will be required to do homework each week.<br/><br/>- Fundamentals of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator for print <br/>- Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign integration<br/> - Design and illustration concepts, composition, colour, texture and pattern<br/>- Editing Raster images with Photoshop <br/>- Using Photoshop to repair, enhance and combine images into photomontages<br/>- Vector graphics and illustration with Illustrator <br/>- Using Illustrator to create illustrations, graphics, logos and patterns <br/>- Page layout and design with InDesign<br/>- Using InDesign to layout pages, create multi-page documents and compile projects, <br/>- Typography basics, saving text styles and wrapping text around images <br/>- Saving and exporting work to different file formats.- Identify the main differences between, and the uses for <br/> Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign<br/>Use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for the following:<br/>- Create designs <br/>- Layout page/s with text and images <br/>- Set up and indicate: bleed, crop and fold marks for folded materials<br/>- Save a body of work for future development.<br/>- Export a pdf for print or online viewing<br/>- Export images for web and print.No prior knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign is required. However,students should be confident and competent computer users on a Mac or a Windows PC and be proficient with a mouse and keyboard in either a creative software, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or equivalent and should be able to download, upload, save, open and retrieve files. Some awareness of design for print or any other art/design practice would be useful.<br/><br/>You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.You will be taught using a range of techniques including short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, group and individual assistance. Student preparation and homework outside class times is strongly encouraged.<p>No costs. 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Those that sign up for it are expected to participate fully and will be required to do homework each week.<br/><br/>- Fundamentals of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator for print <br/>- Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign integration<br/> - Design and illustration concepts, composition, colour, texture and pattern<br/>- Editing Raster images with Photoshop <br/>- Using Photoshop to repair, enhance and combine images into photomontages<br/>- Vector graphics and illustration with Illustrator <br/>- Using Illustrator to create illustrations, graphics, logos and patterns <br/>- Page layout and design with InDesign<br/>- Using InDesign to layout pages, create multi-page documents and compile projects, <br/>- Typography basics, saving text styles and wrapping text around images <br/>- Saving and exporting work to different file formats.- Identify the main differences between, and the uses for <br/> Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign<br/>Use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for the following:<br/>- Create designs <br/>- Layout page/s with text and images <br/>- Set up and indicate: bleed, crop and fold marks for folded materials<br/>- Save a body of work for future development.<br/>- Export a pdf for print or online viewing<br/>- Export images for web and print.No prior knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign is required. However,students should be confident and competent computer users on a Mac or a Windows PC and be proficient with a mouse and keyboard in either a creative software, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or equivalent and should be able to download, upload, save, open and retrieve files. Some awareness of design for print or any other art/design practice would be useful.<br/><br/>You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.You will be taught using a range of techniques including short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, group and individual assistance. Student preparation and homework outside class times is strongly encouraged.<p>No costs. 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Those that sign up for it are expected to participate fully and will be required to do homework each week.<br/><br/>- Fundamentals of InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator for print <br/>- Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign integration<br/> - Design and illustration concepts, composition, colour, texture and pattern<br/>- Editing Raster images with Photoshop <br/>- Using Photoshop to repair, enhance and combine images into photomontages<br/>- Vector graphics and illustration with Illustrator <br/>- Using Illustrator to create illustrations, graphics, logos and patterns <br/>- Page layout and design with InDesign<br/>- Using InDesign to layout pages, create multi-page documents and compile projects, <br/>- Typography basics, saving text styles and wrapping text around images <br/>- Saving and exporting work to different file formats.- Identify the main differences between, and the uses for <br/> Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign<br/>Use Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign for the following:<br/>- Create designs <br/>- Layout page/s with text and images <br/>- Set up and indicate: bleed, crop and fold marks for folded materials<br/>- Save a body of work for future development.<br/>- Export a pdf for print or online viewing<br/>- Export images for web and print.No prior knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign is required. However,students should be confident and competent computer users on a Mac or a Windows PC and be proficient with a mouse and keyboard in either a creative software, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or equivalent and should be able to download, upload, save, open and retrieve files. Some awareness of design for print or any other art/design practice would be useful.<br/><br/>You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.You will be taught using a range of techniques including short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, tutorials, group and individual assistance. Student preparation and homework outside class times is strongly encouraged.<p>No costs. Pen and notepad for note taking.</p><p>When you enrol on a course at the City Lit, you are entitled to student discount on Adobe Creative Cloud. For more information please visit this page <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/student-discount-adobe-creative-cloud">City Lit student discount on Adobe Creative Cloud | City Lit</a></p><p>City Lit offers a variety of progression courses in this subject area. Please click <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/wysiwyg/pdf/New_Design_Courses.pdf"><u>here</u> </a>to view our courses.</p><p>Disclaimer: Use of Third-Party Software<br/>This course might require you to either use your own personal account or create an account for the purposes of this course. City Lit cannot accept any responsibility for any failings of the third party or provide technical support. Whilst using the software you will be responsible for abiding by the providers terms and conditions and maintaining your own work.</p>Business & marketingAdobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,Adobe Indesignconfigurable
