Through projects, discussions, and lectures, acquire a thorough understanding of all aspects of digital illustration. This dynamic class introduces students to the exciting field of digital illustration. The creative process is explored, 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 the Adobe Creative Suite throughout the course. Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration. Prerequisites Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are helpful, but not required. Class meeting details This online course is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Students meet together online for synchronous class meetings on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. CST, using Google Meet for demonstrations, discussions, exercises, critique and opportunities for students to ask questions and share resources. Asynchronous activities may include readings, video demonstrations and tutorials, online discussions, projects, and critiques. The Instructor will schedule office hours and provide individual feedback throughout the course. Required materials Supplies pen or pencil notebook or sketchbook USB drive or cloud storage option for saving work Software Adobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD). Hardware A computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera, and microphone, and to capture and upload work. Class resources This class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the links for more information. Class savings Register on or before August 19 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 MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-Credit Tuition $495.00 Tuition Type Non-Credit TuitionOne-Credit Tuition Student's Legal First Name Student's Legal Last Name Student Birthdate Month MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Day Day12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 Year Year192419251926192719281929193019311932193319341935193619371938193919401941194219431944194519461947194819491950195119521953195419551956195719581959196019611962196319641965196619671968196919701971197219731974197519761977197819791980198119821983198419851986198719881989199019911992199319941995199619971998199920002001200220032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152016201720182019 I agree to the following registration terms and conditions. Date: Wed, Sep 18, 2024 - Wed, Nov 20, 2024 Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Wednesday Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Fall 2024 Instructor: James O'Brien Location: Online SKU: CSDE 9477 20 FA24 Prerequisites: Previous drawing experience is helpful, but not required. Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are helpful, but not required.