COURSES OFFERED BY PACIFIC DESIGN ACADEMY

Social media has exploded into public consciousness and transformed how brands and consumers communicate. Learn the foundational social media skills that hiring managers look for in job candidates.

This class will serve as an introduction to business marketing with an emphasis on the creative aspects of the discipline. First, we will learn to develop creative strategies to solve business problems.

Adobe Illustrator is the primary illustration tool used in professional Graphic Design. Through discussions and drawing exercises we will explore the principles of vector based graphics.

This hands-on course introduces students to the capabilities of Adobe Photoshop. Students learn the skills required to manipulate photographic images. The course also introduces basic procedures for managing a production workflow as well as digital asset management.

Adobe InDesign is the desktop publishing software most often used in professional Graphic Design. InDesign is used to create page layouts used in commercial printing, e-books, and in a variety of projects both online and professionally printed.

The student will learn about the exciting field of Internet of Things, build smart sensors and displays, create programs that consume and compile sensor data, and transmit information over WiFi, Bluetooth, and using LoRa. The student will present each project to the other students.

In the fashion industry quality patterns are the first step to making quality garments. Students will learn to draft professional patterns that conform to current industry standards.

Full-Time Two Year Diploma. Next intake September 27th, 2024.

This course is designed to be an introduction to the world of graphic design. It will explore the various areas of communication that utilize commercial graphic design.