Graphic Design
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Adobe Certified Associate (ACA)ACA certification is an industry-recognized credential that effectively validates one’s skills in Adobe digital-media software. Examinations are administered through Certiport, a leading provider in certification exams. Buck's is a Certiport Authorized Testing Center offering test candidates certification exams for Adobe Illustrator. Test candidates are required to purchase a voucher from certiport.com and pay a $25 per exam administration fee to the College. To schedule an exam contact Jim Nasta at james.nasta@bucks.edu
Adobe Illustrator: Exam objectives |
In this Introduction to Illustrator Creative Cloud training class, students will get started creating graphics and illustrations, starting with the basics, including using the tools and utilities the program offers to create layouts and illustrations.
What you will learn
- How to navigate the Illustrator environment
- Methods to create documents and basic shapes
- Working with colors, swatches, and fill and stroke
- Organize a project and work with layers and artboards
- Discover advanced illustration techniques
How you will benefit
- Students will benefit by gaining skills with the Adobe Illustrator program
- Gain confidence in your ability to create stunning graphics
- Open the door for new employment and freelance opportunities
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Color Theory
Learn the rules for working with color in UI design projects.
Color plays an important role in visual communication, especially when designing websites. For web designers, understanding color theory is a key to creating a color palette for UI/UX projects. This self-paced course will teach you the fundamentals of color theory and how to apply this framework to your web design practice.
What you will learn
- About the traditional color wheel and explore color in Adobe Illustrator
- About relationships between colors and how to create a color "feel"
- Basic color theory principles
- About considerations for print and web
- To create a color palette for your project
How you will benefit
- Master the basics color theory in a completely online environment
- Expand your web design skills to UI/UX
- Perfect your use of color in your design projects