# Graphic Design Summer Program Online (High School & College)

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## Overview

The course begins with Adobe Photoshop, where students learn essential skills like retouching photos, combining images, and preparing graphics for the web. They then move into comprehensive InDesign training, creating multi-page layouts, styling text, importing graphics, and working with color and threaded text frames.

In the final section, students dive into Illustrator and create a variety of graphics using tools like the Pen tool, Layers, Masks, Effects, and more. Taught live online by expert instructors, this hands-on program is ideal for high school and college students interested in design, with full support provided for software setup on a Mac or PC.

## What you'll learn

- Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos & create graphics
- Adobe InDesign to create page layouts with text & images
- Adobe Illustrator to create vector graphics such as logos, icons, & more
- Understand graphic design concepts & processes
- Learn about the elements of design
- Develop & expand your graphic design portfolio
- Broaden your understanding of graphic design concepts and processes, both formal and conceptual
- Enhance your skills as a Graphic Designer

## Curriculum

### 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

## Schedule
- Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 — Live Online
- Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026 — Live Online

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1599