1466 - Digital Design Techniques (Part A)

Course Description

Artwork by Allison Wetsel

Explore the interdisciplinary relationship between imaging, coding, text, animation and video that come together as the designer's toolkit. This fast-paced digital media course is ideal for the novice or even the intermediate user desiring a better understanding of computer-based workflow. A single unified web design project, built over multiple sessions, is broken down into manageable lessons that include bitmap editing, vector graphics, page layout, image capture, preservation and manipulation. The terminology, protocols and connections between products are made clear as you become familiar with the techniques necessary for anyone who designs digitally. The following are covered: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Notes

• This course requires access to one or more applications that are part of the Adobe Creative Cloud. Please visit the Adobe website to check "minimum system requirements" for your computer before registering.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Animation : Level I: Core, Electives
• Graphic Design : Level I: Core, Electives
• Interactive Design : Level I: Core, Electives
• Interior Design : Level I: Core, Electives
• Jewelry Making + Design : Level I: Core, Electives
• Natural Science Illustration : Level I: Core, Electives
• Painting Studies : Level I: Core, Electives
• Photography : Level I: Core, Electives
• Product Development + Manufacturing : Level I: Core, Electives