ART 1100 - Creative Cloud Essentials

Institution:

North Hennepin Community College

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Description:

An introduction to creating art, designing for print and audience interactivity using Adobe Creative Cloud and/or relevant digital tools from other developers. Students will learn how to use Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and either Dreamweaver or other interactive design software to produce creative graphic projects intended for consumption on paper or screens. Students will learn to use Photoshop to improve digital photos and create original artwork, Illustrator to create original vector-based artwork, and InDesign for page layout and preparation of artwork for personal or commercial printing. They will learn how to use software to engage an audience with interactivity on a screen about a topic of choice. This course is for: beginning artists, freelance artists, professional fine artists, graphic designers, writers, self-employed or small business owners, communication specialists, marketing specialists, and anyone with an interest in learning more about art, graphic design, and Adobe Creative Cloud. Basic computer skills are necessary for success in this class.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.nhcc.edu

Phone Number:

(763) 424-0702

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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