Digital Presentation I: Photoshop/Illustrator
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.
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 is designed to introduce designers to digital design tools. The course begins with an overview of architectural and interior design concepts; students will 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.Spring 2020 Schedule
Available Format(s):
These courses are fully online and have no regular meeting times.
This course is equivalent to Cal Poly Pomona INA 550.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.
All CAD courses assume knowledge of drafting principles and basic PC (Windows) computer skills. Advanced CAD courses assume knowledge of the application as defined in the introductory course.
All computer courses are taught on a Windows platform in computer labs. Mac users may download Mac-compatible versions of AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp/SketchUp Pro and Podium for laptop or home use, but will be responsible for learning mouse clicks or keystroke conversion independently. There are currently no Mac versions of Revit or 3ds Max Design. Mac users may work in a Windows partition using Parallels or other Windows emulation software.
Lab hours are not available; therefore, students must have access to their own hardware and software for the courses in which they enroll.
This course is equivalent to Cal Poly Pomona INA 550.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Internet access required. Materials required.
All CAD courses assume knowledge of drafting principles and basic PC (Windows) computer skills. Advanced CAD courses assume knowledge of the application as defined in the introductory course.
All computer courses are taught on a Windows platform in computer labs. Mac users may download Mac-compatible versions of AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp/SketchUp Pro and Podium for laptop or home use, but will be responsible for learning mouse clicks or keystroke conversion independently. There are currently no Mac versions of Revit or 3ds Max Design. Mac users may work in a Windows partition using Parallels or other Windows emulation software.
Lab hours are not available; therefore, students must have access to their own hardware and software for the courses in which they enroll.
This course is equivalent to Cal Poly Pomona INA 550. Attendance at the first class is mandatory.
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.
All CAD courses assume knowledge of drafting principles and basic PC (Windows) computer skills. Advanced CAD courses assume knowledge of the application as defined in the introductory course.
All computer courses are taught on a Windows platform in computer labs. Mac users may download Mac-compatible versions of AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp/SketchUp Pro and Podium for laptop or home use, but will be responsible for learning mouse clicks or keystroke conversion independently. There are currently no Mac versions of Revit or 3ds Max Design. Mac users may work in a Windows partition using Parallels or other Windows emulation software.
Lab hours are not available; therefore, students must have access to their own hardware and software for the courses in which they enroll.
These courses meet regularly and are fully online. Click “See Details” below for more information.
This course is synchronous and will take place Tuesdays from 3:00 - 6:00 pm
This course is equivalent to Cal Poly Pomona INA 550. Attendance at the first class is mandatory. Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors only permitted at the first class if space allows.
All CAD courses assume knowledge of drafting principles and basic PC (Windows) computer skills. Advanced CAD courses assume knowledge of the application as defined in the introductory course.
All computer courses are taught on a Windows platform in computer labs. Mac users may download Mac-compatible versions of AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp/SketchUp Pro and Podium for laptop or home use, but will be responsible for learning mouse clicks or keystroke conversion independently. There are currently no Mac versions of Revit or 3ds Max Design. Mac users may work in a Windows partition using Parallels or other Windows emulation software.
Lab hours are not available; therefore, students must have access to their own hardware and software for the courses in which they enroll.
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