Graphic Design Summer Program (High School)

Graphic Design Concepts & Practices

• Elements of design
• Typography
• Color
• Layout
• Information Hierarchy
• Industry standard design apps: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator

Adobe InDesign: The industry standard for Page Layout

• Create layouts with text, color, and graphics
• Create multi-page documents such as brochures, books, magazines, and more
• Prepare files for final output, such as a print or PDF

Adobe Photoshop: The industry standard for Photo Retouching

• Retouch photos, create graphics, and more
• Adjust color, contrast, and more
• Prepare images for use on the web or in print

Adobe Illustrator: The industry standard for Drawing, Logos, and Graphics

• Create graphics: logos, icons, patterns, packaging, and more
• Draw vector graphics for web and print

Create a Portfolio

• Use InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator to produce designs
• Create projects such as logos, social media graphics, stationery, book/eBook covers, album art, event posters, and email announcements

• Registration Fee: All courses include a non-refundable registration fee of 10%.
• Cancellations: Students may cancel up to seven business days prior to the course and receive all monies paid, less the non-refundable registration fee. Cancellation requests within the policy should be made directly to CourseHorse.
• Rescheduling: Students may reschedule once up to three business days prior to the start date of the course at no charge. Reschedules within three business days incur a $20 rescheduling fee. Reschedule requests should be emailed to [email protected].