This introductory level 8 week course focuses on Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, the industry standard software programs used by artists and designers alike. All aspects of Illustrator will be introduced, and students will learn how to create vector illustrations, edit and import image files, design layouts for graphic posters, logos, book covers, pattern making, typographic design, etc., and how to set up files for professional output. All available Illustrator tools will be thoroughly explained in an ongoing per-project basis. 
Photoshop will also be addressed. It is used by many industries/professions and outputs to a wide range of file types. Among the options explored in Photoshop are: editing image files from a variety of sources; designing projects for print, web and/or devices, laying out text, photo compositing, creating simple animations for export as gifs or video files and digital painting.

Note: Students must have a basic knowledge and comfort working with computers. Students must also have a license for Photoshop and Illustrator for the duration of this course. Please see Materials for more information.