Prerequisite: Word Basic or equivalent experience

Learning the ins and outs of Adobe Acrobat DC Pro will simplify your life! Learn how to create Adobe PDF files, create Adobe PDFs from Microsoft Office files, and combine files in PDF portfolios. Almost any document, text file, file created in a page layout application, scanned document, Web page, or digital photo can be converted to Adobe PDF using Acrobat software. Learn the best way to create a PDF for specific situations.

Course Offerings

• Lincoln - Feb. 12, 2021

Prerequisite: Basic Computer Class (OFFT-3502) or equivalent experience and knowledge of Adobe CC software

This class is for beginners who want to master the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator and begin creating vector graphics. We will cover the tools of Illustrator, the interface, how to save and print files, and how to work with basic shapes, lines and color. This hands-on course will give you practice on actual art and plenty of resources for continued Illustrator work.

While taught in a Windows environment, the skills learned in this class are easily transferred to a Macintosh environment.

Course Offerings

• Lincoln - April 6-8, 2021

Prerequisite: Windows Operating System experience and knowledge of Adobe CC software

This class introduces the fundamentals of InDesign CC. It focuses on the core features of InDesign, including introducing the workspace, panels, document creation, working with pages, importing graphics, importing and editing text, and working with color.

While taught in a Windows environment, the skills learned in this class are easily transferred to a Macintosh environment.

Course Offerings

• Lincoln - Feb. 10-17, 2021

Prerequisite: Introduction to InDesign CC (GDMA-3697)

This class introduces the more advanced features of InDesign CC that will make your workflow more effective and efficient. Features such as character styles, paragraph styles, object styles, master pages and templates, tables and table styles, and a brief look at interactive PDFs will be introduced.

While taught in a Windows environment, the skills learned in this class are easily transferred to a Macintosh environment.

Course Offerings

• Lincoln - March 24, 2021

Prerequisite: Introduction to InDesign CC (GDMA-3697)

This class introduces the more advanced features of InDesign that will give your projects an impactful design edge. Features such as applying and adjusting effects, object styles and effects, blending modes, auto-fitting, clipping paths and alpha channels, and a brief look at interactive PDFs will be presented.

While taught in a Windows environment, the skills learned in this class are easily transferred to a Macintosh environment.

Course Offerings

• Lincoln - March 10, 2021

Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or just getting started, Lightroom is a tool you will want in your pocket. Come learn how to use Lightroom to organize and manipulate your photos in fun creative ways. From viewing, organizing and editing small to large numbers of digital photos, this software has you covered. The class will cover a basic introduction to using Lightroom through hands-on experience. You will follow along with the instructor to gain the most out of the experience on your own photos.

Course Offerings

• Lincoln - March 13, 2021

Prerequisite: Experience navigating in Mac or PC environments

Ready to get up close and personal with the top choice of professional editors, designers and photographers to create powerful images? Whether you’ve tooled around in Photoshop just a bit or have never even opened the application, this is the class for you. We’ll learn about contrast, saturation, color correction, making selections, working with layers, blend modes, and adding text.

While taught in a Windows environment, the skills learned in this class are easily transferred to a Macintosh environment.

Course Offerings

• Lincoln - Feb. 27 or March 9-11, 2021

Prerequisite: Experience in MAC or PC environment

In this introductory class of photo editing basics, students will learn the fundamentals of different tools and techniques used for image retouching, correction and enhancement. You will learn to correctly resize and crop images and create image compositions.

Course Offerings

• LIVE Online - March 24, 2021

Prerequisite: Windows Operating System and Internet Experience

Create branded webstories, animated videos, and social graphics with Adobe Spark. This class will help you get started to create, edit and share visual stories from any device.

Course Offerings

• Lincoln - May 12, 2021

Prerequisite: Windows Operating System and Internet Experience

Learn to use Canva’s drag and drop feature and professional layouts to design stunning graphics. The tools can be used for both Web and print media design. No design skills necessary!

Course Offerings

• Lincoln - May 5, 2021