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Noble Desktop

Graphic Design High School Summer Program NYC

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Overview

In this summer course in NYC, high school students work on real-world design projects, learn graphic design theory, and learn the essential Adobe applications: Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

Syllabus

Graphic Design Concepts & Practices

  • Elements of design
  • Typography
  • Color
  • Layout
  • Information Hierarchy
  • Industry standard design apps: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Adobe InDesign: The industry standard for Page Layout

  • Create layouts with text, color, and graphics
  • Create multi-page documents such as brochures, books, magazines, and more
  • Prepare files for final output, such as a print or PDF

Adobe Photoshop: The industry standard for Photo Retouching

  • Retouch photos, create graphics, and more
  • Adjust color, contrast, and more
  • Prepare images for use on the web or in print

Adobe Illustrator: The industry standard for Drawing, Logos, and Graphics

  • Create graphics: logos, icons, patterns, packaging, and more
  • Draw vector graphics for web and print

Create a Portfolio

  • Use InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to produce designs
  • Create projects such as logos, social media graphics, stationery, book/eBook covers, album art, event posters, and email announcements

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