Welcome to Adobe Visual Design I
Welcome! In this course, you’ll explore the exciting world of digital design using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Over the year, you’ll gain practical skills in both programs while creating original designs, learning industry best practices, and preparing to earn Adobe Certified Professional credentials in both applications.
Adobe Photoshop
Ideal for editing and enhancing photos, creating raster-based artwork, and working with detailed images for digital or print media.
Adobe Illustrator
Perfect for creating vector graphics, logos, illustrations, and designs that can scale to any size without losing quality.
Adobe Photoshop
Students will be able to:
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Understand color models (RGB vs CMYK) and image resolution for print and digital.
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Learn the elements of art and principles of design.
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Make selections and edit non-destructively using layers, adjustment layers, and layer masks.
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Use clipping masks and transform images.
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Create and use custom brushes; practice drawing in 3/4 view.
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Apply effects to text and use alignment tools.
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Export work for intended use with correct file settings.
Click on the icon below to see projects and tutorials
Photoshop
Click below to view various Photoshop lessons
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Illustrator
Click below to view various Illustrator lessons
How to download Adobe Software
You will have to install the Adobe Creative Cloud (a downloader app) , to download Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, Photoshop or any other Adobe program
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Click this link
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enter your school email address
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Enter your Wake ID username & password
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Follow instructions to download the "Creative Cloud Installer App"
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Open "Creative Cloud"
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Find Adobe Indesign, Illustrator and/or Photoshop
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Click download
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Repeat steps 6-7 for remaining programs
See minimum system requirements for each application: