In the fast-paced world of visual design, mastering Adobe software is a necessity. Our Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design course focuses on equipping you with comprehensive training in three key tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. For those interested in certification, the course also prepares you for the relevant Adobe certification exams.
This graphic design course employs a multi-faceted learning approach, including short explanations and demonstrations, hands-on exercises, video reviews, and quizzes. Each module is designed to offer you a comprehensive understanding of the software, covering both foundational elements and the nuanced specifics that could appear on the certification exams.
Our graphic design certification course features a selection of independent projects that allow you to apply and reinforce what you have learned while producing tangible outcomes for your professional portfolio. For instance, you can use Photoshop to create a branding package or digital magazine cover, Illustrator to design a logo or infographic, and InDesign to craft a brochure or business report.
These hands-on projects serve a dual purpose: they deepen your understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and provide you with practical experience that is directly applicable in professional settings. Whether you're aiming for a career in graphic design, marketing, or any field requiring visual design expertise, this course offers a structured learning path. The course also includes a voucher for the Adobe certification exams, allowing you to officially validate your skills.
By the end of this online visual design certification course, you will be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign—with a portfolio to back it up. Equip yourself with the tools and experience to excel in the visual design industry with our Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design course.
Instructor(s):Nat Dunn
Nat Dunn founded Webucator in 2003 to combine his passion for technical training with his business expertise and to help companies benefit from both. His previous experience was in sales, business and technical training, and management. Nat has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in International Relations from Pomona College.
Tracy Berry
Tracy Berry has been a senior graphic designer/programmer, instructor, and consultant since 1993 and has developed hundreds of logos, marketing materials, websites, and multimedia solutions for customers worldwide. She was also involved in several large corporate software rollouts. She has helped many organizations optimize and streamline data solutions. She teaches both onsite and online courses and has her CTT (Certified Technical Trainer) certification. Tracy specializes in teaching graphics, desktop publishing, web design, and reporting/productivity applications.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. Chromebooks are not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 11.0 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Adobe Photoshop (not included in enrollment)
- Adobe Illustrator (not included in enrollment)
- Adobe InDesign (not included in enrollment)
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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Lesson 1
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud (CC)
- Exploring the Photoshop Workspace
- Image Size and Resolution
- Selection Tools
- Painting
- Retouching
- Color Correction
- Advanced Layer Techniques
- Working with Type and Vector Shapes
- Designing for Web
- Preparing Final Art
- Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Final Exam
- Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud (CC)
- Getting to Know the Illustrator Environment
- Getting Started
- Organize a Project
- Creating Advanced Illustrations
- Advanced Management of Shapes
- Working with Type
- Manage Project Components
- Sharing Your Project
- Introduction to Adobe Illustrator Final Exam
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign Creative Cloud (CC)
- Getting to Know the Environment
- Creating a Project
- Working with Graphics
- Working with Text
- Master Pages
- Working with Templates
- Advanced Techniques
- Printing and Proofing a Project
- Design Principles
- Designing for Web
- Introduction to Adobe InDesign Final Exam
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