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Explore the vibrant world of artistic and commercial design in Chicago through a variety of classes, including graphic design, illustration, branding, and advertising, and uncover the power of visual communication.

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InDesign Part 2

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Expand your knowledge of Adobe InDesign with advanced features and collaboration tools in this comprehensive course from Computer Training Source, Inc. Learn how to prepare documents for multiple formats, manage advanced page layouts, build complex paths, and create dynamic documents. Take your InDesign skills to the next level and enhance your professional design abilities.

(21) Intermediate 18 and older

Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp Course

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

Master the art of graphic design with the Adobe CC Graphic Design Bootcamp Course. Learn the core skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of Creative Cloud and its services. Perfect for beginners and experienced users alike, this course will help you fill in the gaps in your knowledge and prepare you for advanced courses in these three essential applications.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
$1,995

5 sessions

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Adobe Captivate Core Skills: Level 2

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

Take your Adobe Captivate skills to the next level with ONLC Training Centers' Level 2 course. Discover advanced techniques, shortcuts, and real-world tips to enhance your workflow and create engaging eLearning content. Perfect for experienced Captivate users looking to expand their knowledge and improve their productivity.

(7) Intermediate 18 and older
$1,195

3 sessions

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HTML Part 1

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Master the art of designing and modifying web pages with HTML. Dive into the essentials of tags, links, images, style sheets, frames, and tables. Enhance your web development skills at Computer Training Source, Inc.

(21) All levels 18 and older

HTML Part 2

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Take your HTML skills to the next level with this intermediate course from Computer Training Source, Inc. Learn advanced forms, image maps, CSS, and more to enhance your web design techniques and create professional websites.

(21) All levels 18 and older
$699

2 sessions

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InDesign Part 3

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Enhance your graphic design skills with our advanced InDesign course, covering everything from modifying graphics and creating interactive elements, to working with advanced text techniques and managing complex documents. Join us at Computer Training Source, Inc. to take your InDesign skills to the next level.

(21) Intermediate 18 and older

CSS Part 2

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Master advanced CSS techniques to design dynamic layouts, harnessing invisible HTML containers and Flexbox for seamless rows and columns. Craft responsive designs with precision, positioning content effortlessly within your creations.

(21) All levels 18 and older
$699

2 sessions

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CSS Part 1

Computer Training Source, Inc. @ 420 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL

Embark on a comprehensive journey through CSS fundamentals, from crafting sleek navigation to refining page layouts. Explore typography, colors, backgrounds, and whitespace, refining your skills in web design one step at a time.

(21) Intermediate 18 and older
$699

2 sessions

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HTML 5 and CSS Content Authoring: Level 1

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

Master the art of creating attractive and user-friendly web pages with this comprehensive course on HTML5 and CSS3 at ONLC Training Centers. Learn the essential web technologies to structure and present content effectively, while also exploring advanced features like multimedia integration. No prior web development experience is required.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
$1,195

3 sessions

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Autodesk Revit Architecture Fundamentals

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

Learn how to create full 3D architectural project models and set them up in working drawings with the Autodesk Revit Architecture Fundamentals course at ONLC Training Centers. Discover how to navigate the Revit workspace, work with basic drawing and editing tools, and create building models with walls, windows, doors, and more. Take your architectural design skills to the next level with this comprehensive course.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
$1,995

4 sessions

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Lightroom 1: Workflow and Image Editing

Chicago Botanic Garden @ 1000 Lake Cook Road Glencoe, Chicago, IL

Master the art of digital workflow and image editing in Lightroom with expert guidance. Explore essential techniques from importing and managing images to editing and preparing for output. Elevate your photography skills with a comprehensive approach tailored for beginners, ensuring seamless progression from capture to final presentation.

(126) Beginner 18 and older
$249

5 sessions

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SketchUp Level 1 - Essentials

ONLC Training Centers @ 1320 Tower Rd, Chicago, IL

Learn the essential SketchUp skills for general modeling, layout, and architecture in this comprehensive three-day course. Perfect for beginners with little or no three-dimensional drawing experience, this class provides a complete overview of SketchUp's features and hands-on practice. Discover the easiest way to create stunning three-dimensional models with SketchUp.

(7) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$1,195

3 sessions

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Visual Design

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

In this 8-week part-time course, students learn the tools, theory, and practical techniques to create visually stunning designs. Skills & Tools: Apply Photoshop's powerful functions to digital product design. Production Standard: Start with an idea and a moodboard: finish with a production-ready mockup of a responsive webpage. The Big Picture: Grasp how effective visual communication—from font pairings to style tiles—helps translate compelling...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
$2,800

10 sessions

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User Experience Design

General Assembly @ Online Class Livestream, Chicago, IL

This is a 10-week part-time or 1-week accelerated course. In this course, students learn to build wireframes, implement best practices for common design patterns and analyze business goals from a user perspective. Skills & Tools: Use industry standard tools such as Sketch and Invision to prototype and wireframe design solutions. Production Standard: Put together a full suite of UX documentation for a digital product, from user personas and...

(2637) All levels 18 and older
$3,950

20 sessions

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Design Thinking Bootcamp

General Assembly @ 150 N Wacker, Chicago, IL

In increasingly complex times, innovation and collaboration skills are becoming vital to businesses, and both principles are essential in Design Thinking. This hands-on workshop will lead you through the design thinking process, taught by design thinking professionals that live and breathe in this space. Together we'll explore how human-centered design can help develop innovative solutions for the complex challenges we face as business people, non-profit...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Sketchup for Artists

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

SketchUp is a 3D modeling software program that enables artists to complete dimensional renderings for a number of artistic mediums; specifically Woodworking and Furniture Design, Sculpture, Construction and many others. This class will focus on the advantages of using SketchUp to design and study a project from conception through completion. Topics covered will be: SketchUp tools and navigation, learning to set up templates and using the necessary...

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$185

5 sessions

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Laser-cut Structures - Lampshades & Birdcages

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

This class is intended to walk students through the process of developing a design for a 3D lampshade or birdcage (or other object that uses the techniques we will cover) that will be assembled from flat parts made with a laser cutter. Students will get an overview of the process and instruction in a variety of software that are available at EAC to ultimately produce a custom design on the laser cutter.

(83) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$160

4 sessions

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Laser Cut Planter

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Create a small, customizable planter design using vector software and a laser to cut and etch wood and plastic. The planter can be used for air plants or small potted plants. We will explore the basics of working with vectors to define shapes in the computer and the machine to cut parts for assembly.

(83) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules

Innovation and Design Thinking Certificate Program

American Management Association @ 205 N Michigan Ave , Chicago, IL

Learn a low-cost and low-risk method to generate business solutions. Who Should Attend: Business professionals in any functional area or role associated with revenue growth. What if you could create radical solutions that could stimulate an emotional response? Better yet, what if you could do so rapidly? Experimental, collaborative and holistically innovative. That’s design thinking. It’s a mindset for success. It’s for anyone who wants...

(5) All levels 21 and older
No upcoming schedules
$2,995

2 sessions

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Photo Editing I

Evanston Art Center @ 1717 Central St, Evanston, IL

Unlock the full potential of your photos with the leading software program for image editing in this hands-on course. Gain the skills to transform ordinary photos into extraordinary images as you navigate Photoshop's interface, and work with selections, layers, masks, and more. Perfect for photographers and beginner graphic designers seeking to enhance their editing abilities.

(83) Beginner 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$315

10 sessions

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