Course Overview
Master industry-standard design tools including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and their open-source alternatives (GIMP, Inkscape, Krita) to ensure graduates can sustain their practice without prohibitive costs.
Prerequisite: Design Fundamentals & Visual Literacy
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Use Adobe Photoshop for photo manipulation and editing
- Work with GIMP as a Photoshop alternative
- Create vector graphics with Adobe Illustrator
- Use Inkscape for vector design
- Explore digital painting with Krita
- Navigate software licensing and student options
Topics Covered
- Adobe Photoshop essentials: layers, masks, and photo manipulation (3 hours)
- GIMP as a Photoshop alternative: achieving professional results (2 hours)
- Adobe Illustrator basics: vector graphics and logo design (3 hours)
- Inkscape for vector design: open-source vector workflow (2 hours)
- Introduction to Krita for digital painting and illustration (1 hour)
- Securing student licenses and navigating software costs (1 hour)