Learn the foundational principles and practices of graphic design, including color theory, typography, design history and contemporary applications within the design field. Course descriptionThrough hands-on projects, apply core design principles and elements to solve visual communication challenges in both print and digital media, building a vocabulary to create aesthetically effective and conceptually sound designs. Complete assignments using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and gain proficiency with essential tools, techniques, shortcut commands and effective file management. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the class. / This is the first course that can be taken towards the Graphic Design Certificate.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. PrerequisitesPrevious experience with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustration) 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.Recommended readingsHistory:Contemporary:Principles:Fun & Beginner:Class resourcesThis class uses and , 51±¬ÁϹÙÍø’s learning management system. Please see links for more information.Class savingsRegister on or before May 12 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 Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year192519261927192819291930193119321933193419351936193719381939194019411942194319441945194619471948194919501951195219531954195519561957195819591960196119621963196419651966196719681969197019711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984198519861987198819891990199119921993199419951996199719981999200020012002200320042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. 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: Julie Benda Location: Online SKU: VC 9411 20 SU25 Prerequisites: Previous experience with Adobe Creative Cloud helpful, but not required.