Jump-start your graphic design journey with this creative, hands-on introduction to the tools and principles that bring great ideas to life. You’ll explore key design fundamentals like color theory, typography, layout, and visual balance and then put them into practice using Adobe Photoshop, the industry-standard software for digital image editing. Learn how to retouch and enhance images, work with layers and masks, apply color corrections, and experiment with Photoshop’s newest AI-powered features. Whether you're designing for print or web, this course series builds your visual eye and technical confidence, no prior design experience needed!
Take both courses together and save.
Prerequisites: Basic computer skills and Windows proficiency.
Series includes (33 total hours):
Recommended Textbooks
- Adobe Photoshop CC Classroom in a Book (2021 release), ISBN-13: 978-0136904731
Required Software
Participants are required to purchase a student version of Adobe CC for use during class as well as to practice and reinforce the skills learned. Additional information on how to purchase a student version will be provided by the instructor in the first session.
Program Completion
Part 1 includes the first two of six required courses. To earn the Graphic Design Certificate, you must take all six required courses; attend 80 percent of the first five courses (based on number of sessions in each course) and 100 percent of the Capstone course; participate in class; and complete the Graphic Design Certificate Capstone course per the outlined requirements.
Notes:
- Expect 2-6 hours of work outside of class for Photoshop CC.
- During in-person instruction, please bring a USB flash drive (minimum 4GB) to class to save your work.
For complete details about our Graphic Design Certificate Program, attend a free Graphic Design Information Session and/or visit our Graphic Design Certificate overview.
