Digital Presentation I: Photoshop/Illustrator

ARCH X 468.20

This hands-on course introduces designers to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn why the use of these professional tools is essential to the creative design process.

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Starting at $995.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Learn about the fundamentals of layout and typographic design
  • Develop your skills in image-enhancement software
  • Understand architectural and interior design concepts

About this course:

This comprehensive, hands-on course introduces designers to digital design tools. The course begins with an overview of architectural and interior design concepts; students also review client presentations and see how they were created. Students learn why the use of these professional tools is essential to the creative process of design and presentation production and are introduced to using the computer for drawing, illustration and layout. Fundamentals of layout, typographic design, scanning and image-enhancement software are covered, and students present projects in class. Software applications covered include Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. This course is equivalent to Cal Poly Pomona INA 550.
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of Windows or Mac operating systems. Software requirements: the most recent versions of Illustrator and Photoshop.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
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Instructor: Mark Johnson
401068
Fee:
$995.00
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 16, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
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Thu Jan 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jan 16, 2025
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Thu Jan 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jan 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Feb 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Mar 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Mar 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Mar 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wednesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Lauren Rad
401066
Fee:
$995.00
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Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 15, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
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Wed Jan 8, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 15, 2025
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Wed Jan 22, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jan 29, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 5, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Feb 26, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 5, 2025
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Wed Mar 12, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Mar 19, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Lauren Rad
401062
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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See Details
Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 15, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jan 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Discussion
Wed Jan 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jan 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jan 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Feb 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Mar 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Mar 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Mar 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Beth Rabkin
401060
Fee:
$995.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 14, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Beth Rabkin
401058
Fee:
$995.00
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Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 14, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Beth Rabkin
401057
Fee:
$995.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 14, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Interior Design: Foundation Level
interior design rendering
Digital Design Suite for Architects & Interior Designers
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