Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator - Adobe's Design-for-Print Suite - Introduction

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On this course you will be introduced to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign CC and learn how to use these powerful programs to produce design for print, such as brochures, flyers, posters, ads etc. Our aim is to discover how the three work seamlessly together through a range of practical exercises and projects.What will the course cover?, Key terminology, The design-for-print process (brochures, leaflets, magazines), Layout design, Image file formats, Workspaces and tools of each program, Setting up and working with a simple InDesign Document. Importing artwork created in Photoshop and Illustrator to InDesign. Creating, saving and exporting documents for print output. Design Project: Learners will be given a design brief to produce a 6-page brochure. Assistance and feedback will be provided and each learner will present their outcome in class. Specific topics per programme: Photoshop: Navigating the PS interface; document set-up ; understanding image resolution; working with layers, selections and other basic image editing tools Illustrator: Navigating the AI interface; vector v raster; fill and stroke; paths, shapes, type, the drawing and painting tools; exporting to InDesign. InDesign: Navigating the Indd interface; page set-up; fill and stroke; text editing and type on a path; importing images and graphics; principles of good layout and use of grids; outputting for print The three programs will be taught alongside each other, with a focus on using them together.

Course information

Name: Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator - Adobe's Design-for-Print Suite - Introduction Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment If you have any further questions please contact nicky.gregory@racc.ac.uk Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150617 11:28:23 Updated 20150617 11:28:23

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Richmond Adult Community College
Further Education
info@racc.ac.uk
020 8891 5907
http://www.racc.ac.uk

Address

Parkshot Town: Richmond County:Surrey

Learning aims

Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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