This is an introductory class in graphic communication which uses the computer as a tool for building and editing images.
This is an introductory class in graphic communication which uses the computer as a tool for building and editing images.
Students address problems of visual form and organization, but with an emphasis on visual constructions which convey information, and on type and text as graphic components of those constructions.
Individualized, hands-on instruction is provided using the Adobe® Creative Cloud programs (Photoshop®, Illustrator®, and InDesign®). This course is intended for anyone interested in computer graphic design applications.
About The District
As one of the largest of California’s 73 community college districts, the San Diego Community College District serves approximately 80,000 students annually at its three credit colleges, San Diego City College, Mesa College, and Miramar College, as well as seven campuses of San Diego College of Continuing Education.
The credit colleges offer associate degrees, while the credit colleges and College of Continuing Education offer career technical certificates that prepare students for transfer to universities and/or career pathways with higher paying jobs. In addition, Mesa College offers a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, and City College recently was approved to offer a bachelor’s degree in Cyber Defense and Analysis.
The SDCCD maintains active partnerships with local industry, the community, the military, and educational institutions to ensure students have clear pathways to careers and the next stage of their education.
The District and its graduates have a combined economic benefit to the region of $4.3 billion annually – 92% of the District’s students remain in the region after completing their education. The District also proudly serves more than 5,000 active-duty military personnel, veterans, and dependents.
This course introduces graphic and publication design principles applied to designing visual elements and digital publications using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
Adobe InDesign is an exceptional page layout application used to create ads, flyers, posters, and brochures. In class, you will be working hands-on from the very beginning, following along as the instructor demonstrates each step.
A desktop publishing software application for creating flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers, and books. Â InDesign is used by graphic designers, artists, publishers, and marketing professionals.
This course serves as an introduction to Photoshop. Photoshop has countless real world applications including: web design, logos, graphics, lay-outs, image touch-ups, color enhancement.
Adobe Photoshop has long been the industry standard for image manipulation and pixel-level editing. This 3–day intensive hands-on Photoshop training goes well beyond the basics to cover concepts and skills that will make you a proficient and efficient Photoshop user.
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