Adobe Series: Photoshop and InDesign

Program Overview

This 24-week non-degree program provides hands-on training in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign. Students learn graphic and publication design principles and prepare for the Adobe Certified Professional exams in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop and Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Adobe Series: Photoshop and InDesign
• Duration: 24 Weeks
• Program Type: Non-Degree Certification
• Overview: This program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become Adobe Certified Professionals in Photoshop and InDesign.
It provides comprehensive training in graphic and publication design principles, focusing on the use of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
• Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
• Understand graphic design principles and document design & production principles applied to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign, respectively.
• Apply basic tasks or routines in producing visual elements and digital media publications.
• Utilize Adobe InDesign tools to produce and modify Print & Digital Media Publication on various formats, including Web, Print, and Mobile.
• Provide technical assistance on using helpful features on Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign and how to use the software applications effectively.
• Implement visual elements and digital media publication using the graphic design principles and document design & production principles, professionally.
• Proceed to take the exams for Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop 2021 and Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign 2021.

Outline:

• Program Structure: The program is structured into 12 weeks of modules, covering both Photoshop and InDesign.
• Course Schedule:
• Week 1:
Photoshop: Project and Interface
• Week 2:
Photoshop: Document Organizations
• Week 3:
Photoshop: Visual Elements (Part 1)
• Week 4:
Photoshop: Visual Elements (Part 2)
• Week 5:
Photoshop: Visual Elements (Part 3)
• Week 6:
Photoshop: Publishing Document
• Week 7:
InDesign: Project and Interface
• Week 8:
InDesign: Document Organizations
• Week 9:
InDesign: Document Elements (Part 1)
• Week 10:
InDesign: Document Elements (Part 2)
• Week 11:
InDesign: Publishing Document
• Week 12:
Review & Practice Tests
• Module Descriptions:
• Week 1: Photoshop: Project and Interface:
Introduces students to creating a new document and application workspace for Web, Print, and Video. Covers the use of pre-defined tools, including Non-printing design tools, Toolbar, Artboards, Rulers, Assets, Watches, Gradients, Styles, Brushes, and Patterns.
• Week 2: Photoshop: Document Organizations: Covers managing a document using Layers.
Includes lessons on integrating multiple layers into a final document, blending mode, clipping masks, and destructive and nondestructive editing techniques.
• Week 3: Photoshop: Visual Elements (Part 1): Covers core tools for defining the properties of visual elements, including images and texts.
Demonstrates the use of Raster and Vector Image Tools and focuses on the readability and hierarchy of text.
• Week 4: Photoshop: Visual Elements (Part 2): Continues lessons on Visual and Text elements.
Includes multiple essential selection tools and practice using the Transform tool for resizing and resampling.
• Week 5: Photoshop: Visual Elements (Part 3): Covers basic correction methods to improve a photo, including reconstructing, retouching, manipulating, and liquifying visual elements.
Demonstrates techniques and practices to modify the appearance of objects, such as Adjustments, Desaturation, Filters, and Styles.
• Week 6: Photoshop: Publishing Document: Covers the process of publishing Photoshop documents.
Includes checking properties (e.g., color mode, color space, resolution, and dimensions) and importing the final piece. Students learn about saving a Photoshop file on a Local system versus a Cloud environment.
• Week 7: InDesign: Project and Interface: Introduces students to creating a new document and application workspace for Web, Print, and Mobile.
Covers the use of pre-defined tools, including non-printing tools, adobe assets, colors, swatches, gradients, and styles.
• Week 8: InDesign: Document Organizations: Covers managing a document using layers and pages.
Includes lessons on integrating multiple layers, controlling layer visibility and printability, and working on multiple pages, including creating, editing, and customizing pages.
• Week 9: InDesign: Document Elements (Part 1): Covers Visual and Text elements.
• Week 10: InDesign: Document Elements (Part 2): Continues lessons on Visual and Text elements.
Includes the two essential tools (i.e., Selection and Direct Selection Tools) and utilizes various features to manage the selection of components and apply effects and style to create interactive and dynamic content.
• Week 11: InDesign: Publishing Document: Covers the process of publishing InDesign documents.
Includes checking errors, formatting files, configuring screens, proving print copies, and packaging projects for distributions.
• Week 12: Review & Practice Tests: Covers a summary of the lessons focusing on the contents and questions of Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign.
Students work on practice tests and final preparation for the exams.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program includes practice tests and final preparation for the Adobe Certified Professional exams.
• Assessment Criteria: Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the skills and knowledge covered in the modules, as assessed through practice tests and the Adobe Certified Professional exams.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program utilizes hands-on experiences on various fundamental features of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced instructors who are proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign.
• Unique Approaches: The program focuses on the content of the exams for Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop 2021 and Adobe Certified Professional in Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign 2021.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in graphic design, publication design, web design, and other related fields.
• Opportunities: The program provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue entry-level positions in the graphic design and publication design industries.
• Outcomes: Successful graduates will leave the program with a nationally recognized credential (Adobe Certified Professional) as well as Adobe and Microsoft Office Software (paid for one year).

Other:

• Funding: The training is currently funded and offered through the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) for free for eligible District of Columbia residents.
• Eligibility Requirements:
• Must be between 18-24 years old with a High School diploma or GED
• Must be low income DC Resident
• Must be Out of School
• Bonus Features:
• Up to 24 Weeks of Paid Training ($8.25/hr) (upon eligibility)
• 20 Hours per week