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Adobe Creative Cloud Course for Graphic Design - Introduction rating: 5 stars from 27 reviewers
"Overall the Creative Cloud class was fantastic. Michael was great as an instructor. He was fun and pleasantly interactive. He kept things moving along at a reasonable pace, and made sure that all participants could follow along. It was enjoyable and easy to follow. There were a few glitches but over all not enough to impact the ability to easily follow the course." - Kelly R
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Adobe Creative Cloud Course for Graphic Design

Adobe Creative Cloud Course for Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Cloud course for graphic design
Learn the Creative Cloud skills necessary to create brochures, proposals, flyers, newsletters, magazines, newspapers, and other printed materials. This course provides users new to the Adobe Creative Cloud with training on the essential skills needed for working with these powerful design tools. Understand the tools used in creating print and digital designs in this introductory overview course. This course includes basic instruction in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
What you learn in the Creative Cloud for graphic design course
- Understand how Photoshop works and its place in a print and digital design workflow
- Select, correct, paint, and retouch pixel-based images for print and digital use
- Understand how Illustrator works and its place in a print and digital design workflow
- Use Adobe Illustrator to draw, trace, edit, and arrange vector-based objects
- Understand how InDesign works and its place in a publications workflow
- Put it all together! Build pages, add text and images, and combine them in a document layout
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Ways to attend this Adobe Creative Cloud course
- Live online from your office or home
- Live in person at AGI’s classroom locations
- Private class, online, or in-person at your location - contact us to schedule or call 781-376-6044
Why learn Adobe Creative Cloud for graphic design at AGI
- Hands-on learning: Learn Adobe Creative Cloud by doing, using our proven method to gain skills quickly.
- Proven curriculum: We have delivered Adobe Creative Cloud training to thousands.
- Our expert instructors are skilled educators and the best in class with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Small class sizes: receive personalized attention with ten or fewer participants per class.
- Repeat for free: If you need a refresher or miss a class day, retake the class at no cost.
- Learn using proven methods: We have been teaching Adobe Creative Cloud courses for 20 years
This course is available individually or as part of these certificate programs:
Adobe Creative Cloud Course for Graphic Design - Course Dates
All classes are led by a live instructor. Class times listed are Eastern time.
Adobe Creative Cloud Course for Graphic Design
Weekdays
Mon, Oct 16 2023 to Wed, Oct 18 2023
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Adobe Creative Cloud Course for Graphic Design
Weekdays
Mon, Nov 13 2023 to Wed, Nov 15 2023
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Adobe Creative Cloud Course for Graphic Design
Weekdays
Mon, Nov 13 2023 to Wed, Nov 15 2023
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Adobe Creative Cloud Course for Graphic Design
Weekdays
Mon, Dec 18 2023 to Wed, Dec 20 2023
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Adobe Creative Cloud Course for graphic design: topics
This Adobe Creative Cloud course provides you with the training needed to work with the Adobe Creative Cloud applications used for print design projects: InDesign CC, Photoshop CC, and Illustrator CC. The topics covered in the training course include:
Getting to Know the Photoshop CC workspace
- Discovering the Tools panel
- Accessing tools and their options
- Using panels
- Hidden tools
- Navigating the image area
- Using the Zoom tool
- Using the Hand tool
- Working with tabbed windows
- Maximizing productivity with screen modes
Using Bridge in the Adobe Creative Cloud
- Introducing Adobe Bridge
- Navigating through the Bridge
- Using folders in Adobe Bridge
- Making a Favorite
- Creating and locating metadata
- Using the Filter panel
- Saving a Collection
- Automation tools in Adobe Bridge
- Additional Photoshop tools
- Changing the view
Photoshop CC basics
- Opening an existing document
- Understanding document settings
- Viewing an image’s size and resolution
- Combining images by copying and/or dragging
- Transforming and editing combined images
- Removing a background
- Understanding the stacking order of layers
- Refining edges of copied images
- Choosing a file format
- Saving for print and web use
Making the best selections in Photoshop
- Understanding the importance of selections
- Using the Marquee tools
- Working with the Magic Wand tool
- Selecting with the Lasso tool
- Adding to and subtracting from selections
- Saving selections
- Using the Quick Selection tool
- Fine-tuning selections with Refine Edge
- Using Quick Mask
- Selecting with the Pen tool
Painting and retouching
- Setting up your color settings
- Comparing RGB and CMYK modes
- Using the Color panel
- Changing brush settings
- Applying color to an image
- Changing blending modes
- Retouching images
- Moving through the History panel
- Using the Clone Stamp and Healing tools
- Working with Camera Raw
Creating a Good Image with Photoshop
- Choosing your color settings
- Working in RGB
- Reading a histogram
- Adding video
- Making a Curve adjustment
- Defining the highlight and shadow
- Adjusting the midtones
- Setting the neutral
- Sharpening your image
- Taking care of red eye
Introduction to Photoshop Layers
- Discovering layers
- Getting a handle on layers
- Creating a new blank file
- Naming your layer
- Selecting layers
- Moving layers
- Changing the visibility of a layer
- Locking a layer
- Using masks in a layer
- Preserving transparency
Getting to know the Adobe Illustrator CC workspace
- Exploring the Illustrator interface
- Choosing a workspace
- Opening a file
- Using artboards
- Changing your view
- Zooming and scrolling
- Using tools and panels
- Exploring the Control panel
- Working with panels and the dock
- Saving workspaces and shortcuts
Adobe Illustrator CC essentials
- Using Illustrator's shape tools
- Repositioning and visually resizing the shapes
- Putting the Transform panel to work
- Constraining a shape
- Entering exact dimensions
- Selecting artwork
- Using the shape and transform tools
- Introducing layers
- Cutting and pasting objects
- Repeating transformations
Adding Color using Adobe Illustrator CC
- Exploring the Appearance panel
- Changing colors in Illustrator
- Adding effects
- Using Live Paint
- Adding a symbol
- Saving swatches
- Selecting the same color
- Creating a color group
- Using the Color panel
- Adding Pantone colors
Working with the Adobe Illustrator CC drawing tools
- Understanding the Pen tool
- Drawing straight, curved and hinged lines
- Tracing images
- Creating a tracing template
- Working with Image Trace
- Using the Line, Pencil and Eraser tools
- Editing existing paths
- Adding and removing points
- Cutting and joining paths
- Combining shapes with the Shape Builder
Exploring additional Adobe CC Illustrator color options
- Adding tonal values with gradients
- Customizing an existing gradient
- Saving the gradient
- Applying a second instance of the gradient
- Using the Gradient panel
- Updating a gradient
- Creating and using patterns
- Creating a bounding box
- Applying the pattern
- Editing a pattern fill
- Locating existing patterns
- Finishing up the illustration
- Creating a Color Group
- Using the Color Guide
Formatting Text using Illustrator CC
- Formatting text
- Paragraph formatting
- Using paragraph and character styles
- Editing styles
- Putting text on a path
- Warping text
- Putting text in a shape
- Creating outlines
- Checking spelling
- Using Find and Replace
Introduction to Illustrator CC layers
- Getting to know the Layers panel
- Using layers to organize your illustrations
- Using the Layers panel to make selections
- Creating new layers
- Showing and hiding layers
- Locking and unlocking layers
- Rearranging layers
- Moving items between layers
- Remembering layers when pasting
- Creating a template layer
InDesign CC Essential Skills
- InDesign tools
- The InDesign workspace
- The document window
- Using guides
- Viewing modes
- Working with panels
- Managing panels
- Saving your workspace
- Working with the Control panel
- Navigating through a document
Building InDesign CC documents with master pages
- Planning your document
- Creating a custom-sized document
- Formatting master pages
- Using text variables
- Basing master pages on other masters
- Overriding master page items
- Adding layout pages
- Placing formatted text
- Adding images and text to master pages
- Applying masters to pages
Working with Text and Type in InDesign CC
- Creating a text frame
- Inputting text
- Changing character attributes
- Changing paragraph attributes
- Finding and changing text
- Checking and correcting spelling
- Using the Glyphs panel
- Creating Glyph sets
- Flowing text
- Threading text between frames
Working with InDesign CC styles
- Style types
- Defining paragraph styles
- Applying paragraph styles
- Defining character styles
- Applying character styles
- Updating styles
- Loading styles from another document
- Organizing styles into groups
- Creating object styles
- Applying object styles
Working with graphics in InDesign CC
- How InDesign handles graphics
- Locating missing images
- The Links panel and Link badge
- Creating a graphic frame
- Adding graphics
- Repositioning graphics
- Fitting graphics to frames
- Placing multiple graphics
- Wrapping text around graphics
- Importing layered Photoshop files
Using Color in Your InDesign CC and Illustrator CC Documents
- Applying color to text
- Applying color to frames
- Creating and saving a new swatch
- Applying Live Corner effects
- Applying strokes to text
- Creating a tint reduction
- Working with gradients
- Sampling colors using the Eyedropper tool
- Updating and editing colors
- Using and saving spot colors
Using InDesign CC to print, create PDFs, and share files
- Package inventory
- Actual vs. effective resolution
- Preflight checks for overflow text, fonts, colors, resolution, and more
- Packaging your document
- Creating a PDF
- PDF Export Options
- Previewing separated colors for printing
- Printing a proof
The course topics serve as an outline for the course. Instructors may adjust content based on the specific needs of each class, such as to answer your Adobe Creative Cloud questions.
Prerequisites for the Adobe Creative Cloud course for graphic design
We recommend that you have Adobe Creative Cloud before starting the class. You can purchase the software or obtain a free trial version from the Adobe Creative Cloud website.
Exceptional Adobe Creative Cloud for graphic design course materials
Our proprietary curriculum has been proven effective in teaching [category short name] to thousands. You’ll receive our extensive written reference along with lesson files for you to continue your practice following the class. This Adobe Creative Cloud course includes a copy of our Digital Classroom book with many projects and exercises.
Repeat for free
If you need a refresher or miss a day of class, you can repeat the Adobe Creative Cloud class at no additional cost for one year.
Private Adobe Creative Cloud classes for companies and groups
This Adobe Creative Cloud class is available as a private workshop for your company, group, or team. Use the contact form on this page or call 781 376-6044 to learn more about private classes.
Adobe Creative Cloud FAQ
Do I receive a Adobe Creative Cloud certificate?
AGI provides a certificate upon course completion, which can be shared on LinkedIn and verified digitally on the AGI website.
How many students are in a Adobe Creative Cloud class?
AGI limits its class sizes so that you receive personalized attention. Classes are limited to no more than 10 participants.
Can I get specific Adobe Creative Cloud questions answered in the class?
Yes, as a live class, you can ask the instructor questions about how you will be using Adobe Creative Cloud.
Does this Adobe Creative Cloud class include job placement support?
AGI provides job support only when Adobe Creative Cloud classes are taken as part of a longer-term certificate program, where AGI has a dedicated career counselor assigned to each certificate student.
Is this Adobe Creative Cloud class for Mac or Windows?
You can attend this Adobe Creative Cloud class using a Mac or Windows computer. The application itself has identical functionality for both. If attending in our classrooms, a computer will be provided using the operating system of your choice.