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Adobe Design Basics

  • Beginner
  • 18 and older
  • $699
  • 11 E Illinois, Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours over 2 sessions

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  • $699
  • Ascend Training @ 11 E Illinois 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611
  • 14 hours over 2 sessions
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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this adobe class:

This class introduces you to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign and is the fastest way for professionals to get up and running on Creative Cloud.

Pre-requisites: Solid computer skills, Mac or PC

Understanding the Creative Cloud:

  • Understand how the subscription-based service for Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign works.
  • Which programs should be used for which tasks.
  • Strengths and weaknesses for each application, print and web publishing.
  • Creative Cloud Libraries: Saving files to the cloud for desktop or mobile access.

Adobe InDesign CC:

  • Uses for InDesign: Print publishing, interactive apps, and export to PDF.
  • Overview of toolbox, panels, page navigation and online help.
  • Create new documents and save the new document settings.
  • Add pages, set up page sizes and work with columns.
  • Place graphics into your pages: What is the right format for imported images?
  • Work with text frames with single or multiple columns.

Adobe Illustrator CC:

  • Understand the difference between Adobe programs, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat etc.
  • Use Adobe Bridge to View, Open & Oragnize.
  • Understand the Illustrator interface - windows, panels, tools, & customizing the workspace.
  • Create new Illustrator documents.
  • Use the Selection and Direct Selection.
  • Creating shapes: Oval, Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, Star and Polygon.
  • Add color, swatches and gradients.
  • Drawing in Illustrator: Changing colors of existing logos and graphics.
  • Importing graphics from Illustrator into InDesign and Photoshop.

Adobe Photoshop CC:

  • The differences between Photoshop (raster based) & Illustrator (vector based)
  • How Photoshop works with the other programs in the Creative Cloud family
  • Resolution: What is the correct PPI for a particular project
  • Photoshop color modes: Choose the right mode for the right project.
  • Export Photoshop files for web and print.
  • Cropping images.
  • Understanding Layers and how to manipulate them.
  • Make selections to isolate parts of images.
  • Change colors in an image with Adjustment layers.

Refund Policy

A $25 administrative fee will be charged on all refund requests.

  • The request must arrive greater than 4 business days prior to the course start date.
  • No refunds will be provided for requests arriving less than 4 business days prior to the class start date.

Upon receipt of a refund request, students will be provided the option of receiving course credit towards the purchase of another class. If a student elects to receive credit, the administrative fee is not charged, and a voucher for the amount of the applicable class fee will be sent to the student’s email address. If a refund is to be given, the refund will be processed within 72 hours of notice of cancellation.

All classes need at least 3 students to run.

On occasion, a class may cancel due to low enrollment or unforeseen instructor conflicts. If such a case occurs, all students will be refunded less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.

We do not take responsibility for non-refundable airline tickets, hotel expenses, or any other costs that may be attributable towards enrolling in a class.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Students who have taken the Adobe Design Basics: Intro to Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator class at Ascend Training have expressed gratitude and satisfaction with the course. They feel that the class provided them with the necessary skills and confidence to effectively use these Adobe programs. The instructor personalized the learning experience and addressed all student inquiries. Many students mentioned that they gained knowledge in integrating Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator properly and efficiently. Some students were inspired to pursue a career in design after completing the class, leading to internships and paid jobs in the field. Overall, students appreciate the value and transformative impact of the class on their lives. Quotes: 1. "I learned so much about how to integrate Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator properly and efficiently. I am already looking at the upcoming schedule to see what class I need next." 2. "Ascend gave me the skills and confidence that I could pursue a new career path that I didn't think was possible. The value of the class is outstanding and you leave with the skills to apply to real-world situations." 3. "Amazing class... It was a great introductory course in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Would highly recommend taking this if you haven't spent much time in these programs."

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