Digital Design Basics

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Santa Barbara City College

Created:

Monday, 17 August 2015

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Digital Design Basics

This certificate prepares students for entry-level graphic design work in print and online media and also provides a basis for expanded course work and career laddering. Note: *3 Courses required and 1 elective.

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What Courses or Activities it takes to earn this badge

Photoshop | MATW NC003 Class teaches the basic tools and techniques for creating, enhancing and collaging images using Photoshop for the PC and Mac. Students will practices new skills in a lab setting. * Required
Photoshop for Digital Photographers | PHOW NC002 Focuses on the capabilities of Photoshop for the PC and Mac, including advanced layering, composition and retouching techniques. Familiarity with Photoshop on the PC or Macintosh recommend. *Required
Introduction to Adobe Illustrator | GDPW NC010 Students learn to create illustrations, logos, etc., using Illustrator from the Adobe CS suite. Completion of class assignments allows students to practice and demonstrate skills needed to design quality products. *Elective
Digital Cameras, Digital Photos | PHOW NC001 Students learn the basics of photography, the features of digital cameras, how to take better digital photos, and how to correct common photo problems using photo editing software. *Elective
Digital Design Techniques | GDPW NC001 Students learn how to create flyers, brochures, logos and more using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign programs from the Adobe CS suite. *Required
Introduction to Dreamweaver | MATW NC001 Students learn to create profession Website using HTML and CSS cascading style sheets. Basic knowledge of PC or Mac and internet navigation skills recommended. *Elective

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