Graphic Design Theory- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Do you want to learn how to create great logos or ads? It is much more than Photoshop tricks and memorable catchphrases. Learn and discover the theories, history, and principles of design that goes into creating amazing graphic arTue, Wedork and design. No technological background is necessary.

Improve your marketability with affordable business and design  courses led by industry experts at North Shore Community College. Attend NSCC's Professional Education Business & Design  Skills Training Info Session and let us help you sharpen your game with courses in emotional intelligence, human resources, management, bookkeeping, social media marketing, design courses and computer applications.  New courses start regularly. 

This event will be held virtually via Zoom. Event Timing: Friday, January 15, 2021 at 1:00pm Hosted by: NSCC's Professional Education Division @ Northshore Community College

Adobe Lightroom: Post Production-REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Establish an efficient and effective workflow with Adobe Lightroom, the most popular photo management program for photographers. Topics will include the Lightroom Classic interface, catalog creation, interface customization and preference settings, importing files, viewing options, naming and moving files/folders, flagging/rating/categorizing, key wording, creating collections, cropping, applying global adjustments, exporting files and file/catalog backup/archiving. From these basics you will extend your abilities in Lightroom to include advanced global editing skills, applying local adjustments, portrait retouching, using smart previews, tethered shooting, creating slideshows, building photo albums, printing and publishing photos and using the map module. This virtual class will meet live using the Zoom platform which requires a computer with microphone, camera and internet access. Subscription to Adobe Photography Plan ($9.99/month- not required until after the first class)

Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator with InDesign Part II Take Adobe Illustrator to the next level with advanced drawing techniques, gradient mesh, pattern creation, custom symbols and brushes. Creative uses of vector graphics and text will be explored as well as advanced layout techniques with InDesign. Prerequisite: Adobe Creative Cloud Part I or equivalent experience Adobe sofTue, Wedare required: https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html. Students must activate their My Northshore account and download Adobe sofTue, Wedare prior to first class.

Digital Photography: Part II- Shooting Challenges and Post Production- Remote Learning Course If you're comfortable shooting images, whether you're shooting with a digital camera or an iPhone, this course will challenge you with weekly photo assignments, critiques and advanced skills. Explore more advanced photography topics including shooting in the raw format, capturing motion, utilizing selective focus, HDR shooting, and more. You will establish an efficient post-production workflow and learn to evaluate, enhance and make projects with our images using Adobe Photoshop Elements. This virtual class will meet live using the Zoom platform which requires a computer with microphone, camera and internet access. Course Requirements: Any digital camera, Adobe Photoshop Elements (version 2018 or later), and a computer capable of running Elements. Prerequisite: Digital Photography: Part I- Camera Operations or equivalent experience.

Adobe Creative Cloud: Photoshop with InDesign: Part 1- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Designed to familiarize you with the cloud base sofTue, Wedare that has become the industry standard in digital imaging. Learn computer imaging, scanning, memory management, and imaging basics for the World Wide Web. Also, learn InDesign's typographic design and page layout principles. These skills will enable you to quickly and effectively produce attractive documents. Familiarity with the mac/pc operating system, knowledge of computer file management and use of internet browser. Textbook required. Adobe SofTue, Wedare Required, https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html Students must activate their My Northshore account and download Adobe SofTue, Wedare prior to first class.

Adobe Creative Cloud: Design Amazing Graphics: Part 1- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE An introduction to the sofTue, Wedare most widely used in the graphic and publishing industry today, Adobe Creative Cloud. Using bitmap (Photoshop), vector (Illustrator) and page layout (In Design) graphic sofTue, Wedare, you will learn to create outstanding print and digital designs. No prior design sofTue, Wedare knowledge required, but a familiarity with the mac/pc operating system, knowledge of computer file management, and use of internet browser. Textbook required. Adobe SofTue, Wedare Required, https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html Students must activate their My Northshore account and download Adobe SofTue, Wedare prior to first class.

Adobe Creative Cloud: Illustrator with InDesign- REMOTE LEARNING COURSE Looking to create high quality graphics using Adobe Cloud? Learn the program terms, menus, tools, palettes, objects, and type. Explore keyboard shortcuts and the pen tool, Illustrator's most powerful tool. Learn to manipulate type to create arTue, Wedork, manage color, make gradients, and create new illustrations. Adobe Cloud InDesign will also be covered. Familiarity with the mac/pc operating system, knowledge of computer file management and use of internet browser. Textbook required. Adobe SofTue, Wedare Required, https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html Students must activate their My Northshore account and download Adobe SofTue, Wedare prior to first class.