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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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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. 
Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Windows or Mac operating systems. A Windows based computer will be required to continue through any additional Digital Presentation courses. Software requirements: the most recent versions of Illustrator and Photoshop.

 

Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Lauren Rad
403600
Fee:
$995.00
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Notes

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

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jun 25, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 2, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 9, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 16, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 23, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 30, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 6, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 13, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 20, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 27, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Discussion
Wed Sep 3, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Lauren Rad
403601
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
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jun 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Discussion
Wed Jul 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Sep 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Mark Johnson
403621
Fee:
$995.00
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No meeting July 10, 2025. 

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

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jun 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 31, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Sep 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Sep 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Joseph Hwangbo
403602
Fee:
$995.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Lauren Rad
405070
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

No meeting November 26, 2025.
Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Sep 24, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Discussion
Wed Oct 1, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 8, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 15, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 22, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Oct 29, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 5, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 12, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 19, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Nov 26, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Dec 3, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Dec 10, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Lauren Rad
405072
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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See Details
Notes

No meeting November 26, 2025.

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

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Sep 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Oct 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Oct 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Nov 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Nov 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Nov 19, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Nov 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Discussion
Wed Dec 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Dec 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Mark Johnson
405073
Fee:
$995.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

No meeting November 27, 2025.

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

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Sep 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Oct 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thu Oct 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Oct 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Nov 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Dec 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Dec 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Lauren Rad
405075
Fee:
$995.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

No meeting November 11, 2025.

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

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Sep 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Sep 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Discussion
Tue Oct 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Oct 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Oct 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Oct 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Nov 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Nov 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Nov 18, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Nov 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Dec 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tue Dec 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Beth Rabkin
405067
Fee:
$995.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens July 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Joseph Hwangbo
405069
Fee:
$995.00
Onlineformat icon
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to September 28, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software

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