ALI Plus-Graphic Production (APGP1-CE)

<p>Adobe Photoshop, the leading design and production software for raster <br><br>images, is used to develop multimedia, print materials, and Web <br><br>graphics. Learn the essential features for creating or manipulating <br><br>scanned and captured images, such as resolution, modes, levels, and <br><br>channels. Get hands-on practice in selection, cloning, toning, filters, <br><br>color correction, and clipping paths. See demonstrations of layering <br><br>techniques, including layer masks, adjustment layers, and blending <br><br>options.</p>

<p>Adobe Illustrator is the leading software for vector-based art creation.<br><br> Familiarize yourself with Illustrator tools, interface, and palettes. <br><br>Learn how to draw with the pen and pencil tools, create curves, and <br><br>select objects. Combine these with geometric objects. Modify objects <br><br>with reshape, transform, and arrange commands. Stroke your paths and <br><br>color your shapes, add type to your designs, and work with layers and <br><br>filters. Use brushes, gradients, and blends; open and import images from<br><br> other applications; and learn what file formats correspond with <br><br>different outputs. Hands-on class exercises and home assignments are <br><br>designed to build a designer's and illustrator's portfolio.<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>

<p>InDesign is a robust application so tightly integrated with Photoshop, <br><br>Illustrator, and Acrobat that it gives unparalleled control and reduces <br><br>production time. Gain hands-on experience through step-by-step <br><br>demonstrations, assignments, and exercises. Learn to import text, <br><br>manipulate graphics, control colors, set master pages, and work with <br><br>layers. Understand the steps needed to print, to export to a PDF, to <br><br>gather files for a vendor, and to store your documents.</p>

<p>Gain a comprehensive understanding of color modes, including RGB for <br><br>light-based projects such as broadcast, CMYK and flat colors for print <br><br>projects, and hexidecimal for interactive projects. Learn how the <br><br>physics of light and pigment are applied in raster and vector <br><br>environments.</p>

<p>Expand your current knowledge of Adobe Photoshop with intermediate tools<br><br> and techniques, including complex masking, patterns, textures, unusual <br><br>filters, and interesting layer maneuvers. Develop your skill with <br><br>hands-on exercises as you explore the rudiments of color correction, <br><br>blending modes, and lighting effects. Learn tips and shortcuts to boost <br><br>your productivity.</p>

<p>Expand your knowledge of Adobe Illustrator with intermediate tools and <br><br>techniques, including type manipulation, custom swatch libraries, useful<br><br> gradients, and striking special effects. Develop your skill and boost <br><br>your productivity with hands-on exercises as you explore blending <br><br>tricks, altering tool presets, and complex path operations.</p>

<p>Expand your current knowledge of Adobe InDesign. Explore topics in <br><br>depth, and build upon basic techniques to bring beginner skills to an <br><br>intermediate level. Assignments and exercises include constructing <br><br>complex documents that contain multiple pages with several text and <br><br>graphic elements. Follow demonstrations of drawing techniques, color and<br><br> gradients, and preflight. Learn tips and shortcuts to boost your <br><br>productivity.</p>