Through projects, discussions, and lectures, acquire a thorough understanding of all aspects of digital illustration. Course descriptionLearn about the exciting field and practice of digital illustration. Explore the creative process, from creating initial sketches to final illustration critiques. Develop skills in conceptual image making as well as digital painting and drawing techniques in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Demonstrations of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop are provided. Learn about the latest tools and file preparation standards for production, including file formats, color palettes, and image resolution. Assignments have an emphasis on technical achievement and presentation. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course. / This course is part of the Illustration Certificate. It is required that Introduction to Illustration (or equivalent) be taken first. Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration. Class meeting detailsThis online course is asynchronous, meaning that there are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings; video demonstrations and tutorials; online discussions; projects; and critiques. PrerequisitesIntroduction to Illustration or equivalent experience. Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are helpful, but not required.Required materialsSuppliesPen or pencil; notebook or sketchbook; USB drive or cloud storage option for saving work.SoftwareAdobe Creative Cloud (provided by 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø)HardwareA computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera or scanner to capture and upload work.Class resourcesThis class uses and , 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø’s learning management platform. Please see links for more information.Class savingsRegister on or before May 16 and save $25.Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).Additional savings. Are you eligible? Questions?Contact 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $600.00 Tuition Type Non-credit TuitionOne Credit Tuition Course Closed The registration for this course is currently closed. Date: Mon, Jun 30, 2025 - Fri, Aug 8, 2025 Time: Asynchronous Day(s) of the week: Asynchronous Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Summer 2025 Instructor: James O'Brien Location: Online SKU: CSDE 9477 20 SU25 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop and illustrator is helpful, but not required.