Digital Design Certificate

Adobe InDesign Bootcamp

• Create layouts with text, images, and color while applying professional design techniques.
• Use paragraph and character styles to ensure consistent formatting throughout a document.
• Learn to apply text formatting such as kerning, tracking, hyphenation, bulleted lists, and more.
• Utilize parent pages, automatic text flow, and running heads for multi-page projects.
• Prepare/package files for print or export as PDF with the proper settings.

Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp

• Adjust color, brightness, and contrast to enhance photos with professional-quality edits.
• Use layers, masks, and blend modes to create seamless image composites.
• Retouch photos by removing unwanted elements and correcting imperfections.
• Master selections, cropping, and background removal for precise image editing.
• Prepare files for various formats, including web, video, and print production.
• Utilize smart filters, adjustment layers, and Camera Raw for non-destructive editing.

Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp

• Draw vector graphics using shape tools, the Pen tool, and advanced path editing techniques.
• Apply colors, gradients, and patterns to create visually compelling designs.
• Utilize Image Trace to convert sketches into digital artwork.
• Work with layers, masks, and blending techniques to build complex graphics.
• Create 3D text and realistic product mockups using Illustrator’s advanced tools.
• Export and optimize graphics for web, print, and digital applications.

Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp

• Explore essential design concepts, including composition, typography, and color theory.
• Develop a creative workflow, from ideation and sketching to final digital execution.
• Create portfolio-worthy projects such as logos, book covers, event posters, and album artwork.
• Learn to use design hierarchy and grid systems to create visually engaging layouts.
• Incorporate industry-standard tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign into your design process.
• Refine your work through critiques and upload your final projects to Adobe Portfolio.

Figma Bootcamp

• Design UI/UX layouts optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop using grids and frames.
• Work with components and variants to create reusable design elements efficiently.
• Build interactive prototypes with clickable links, overlays, and smart animations.
• Use auto layout to streamline spacing, alignment, and responsive design workflows.
• Share and collaborate on designs in real time using Figma’s cloud-based features.
• Export assets for web, apps, and developers in multiple formats, including SVG and PNG.

UI Design Bootcamp

• Develop a strong foundation in UI design, including typography, color, and layout principles.
• Design engaging and user-friendly interfaces for websites and mobile applications.
• Work with Figma to create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive designs.
• Receive personalized feedback and expert guidance to refine your design skills.
• Build portfolio-ready projects to showcase your UI design expertise.
• Learn industry best practices and UI patterns to create visually effective digital products.

Graphic Design Capstone Project

• Create a complete brand identity by researching, conceptualizing, and designing visual assets—including a logo, moodboard, and supporting materials—that reflect a clear brand strategy and aesthetic.
• Apply the visual identity across various contexts such as packaging, signage, and digital platforms, while producing polished graphic design pieces that show consistency and creativity.
• Document and present your work in a professional portfolio and final presentation, showcasing your creative process, technical skills, and the tools used to bring your branding concept to life.
• Work on your capstone project both in and outside of class, using scheduled mentoring sessions to review your progress, ask questions, and get personalized feedback from your instructor.

AI for Graphic Design

• Understand how AI can support graphic design workflows, including ideation, image generation, research, writing, and automation, while learning the strengths and limitations of AI tools.
• Use leading AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Adobe Firefly, and Midjourney to generate and refine images, create visuals from prompts, and explore creative directions.
• Leverage AI-powered features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to remove distractions, expand and edit images, generate content, improve image quality, streamline repetitive tasks, accelerate production workflows, and more.
• Evaluate AI tools and workflows for commercial design projects, including topics such as copyright, data privacy, resolution limitations, and best practices for professional use.

Adobe InDesign Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

• Create layouts with text, images, and color while applying professional design techniques.
• Use paragraph and character styles to ensure consistent formatting throughout a document.
• Learn to apply text formatting such as kerning, tracking, hyphenation, bulleted lists, and more.
• Utilize parent pages, automatic text flow, and running heads for multi-page projects.
• Prepare/package files for print or export as PDF with the proper settings.
• Course Overview & Setup 1m 4s
• Document Setup & Importing Graphics 30m 54s
• Adding Text 15m 3s
• Color & Swatches 28m 40s
• QR Code Design 16m 56s
• OpenType Features 12m 10s
• Brochure Setup 18m 46s
• Layers & Images 20m 48s
• Advanced Typography 31m 59s
• Tab Formatting 12m 11s
• Exporting PDFs 29m 32s
• Menu Setup & Leading 34m 16s
• Character Styles 13m 38s
• Keep Options & Spanning 6m 34s
• Bulleted Lists 10m 11s
• Magazine Layout Setup 17m 38s
• Magazine Styles 13m 56s
• Color Themes & Shapes 13m 35s
• Text Wrap Techniques 10m
• Page Control 11m 44s
• Book Document Setup 19m 59s
• Book Styles 19m 48s
• Hyphenation & Justification 16m 42s
• Baseline Grid Setup 5m 48s
• Running Heads & Parent Pages 17m 52s
• Course Outro 12s

Adobe Photoshop Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

• Learn to retouch photos and design graphics
• Enhance images by adjusting color, brightness, and contrast
• Use selections to edit specific areas of an image
• Prepare images for digital, web, video, or print formats
• Simplify edits with adjustment layers
• Remove backgrounds using layer masks
• Sharpen and refine photos
• Apply visual effects with filters, shadows, blend modes, and more

Adobe Illustrator Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

• Draw vector graphics using shape tools, the Pen tool, and advanced path editing techniques.
• Apply colors, gradients, and patterns to create visually compelling designs.
• Utilize Image Trace to convert sketches into digital artwork.
• Work with layers, masks, and blending techniques to build complex graphics.
• Create 3D text and realistic product mockups using Illustrator’s advanced tools.
• Export and optimize graphics for web, print, and digital applications.

Graphic Design Portfolio Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

• Explore essential design concepts, including composition, typography, and color theory
• Develop a creative workflow, from ideation and sketching to final digital execution
• Create portfolio-worthy projects such as logos, book covers, event posters, and album artwork
• Learn to use design hierarchy and grid systems to create visually engaging layouts
• Incorporate industry-standard tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign into your design process
• Refine your work through critiques and upload your final projects to Adobe Portfolio

Figma Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

• Design UI/UX layouts optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop using grids and frames
• Work with components and variants to create reusable design elements efficiently
• Build interactive prototypes with clickable links, overlays, and smart animations
• Use auto layout to streamline spacing, alignment, and responsive design workflows
• Share and collaborate on designs in real time using Figma’s cloud-based features
• Export assets for web, apps, and developers in multiple formats, including SVG and PNG

UI Design Bootcamp (Self-Paced)

• Develop a strong foundation in UI design, including typography, color, and layout principles
• Design engaging and user-friendly interfaces for websites and mobile applications
• Work with Figma to create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive designs
• Receive personalized feedback and expert guidance to refine your design skills
• Build portfolio-ready projects to showcase your UI design expertise
• Learn industry best practices and UI patterns to create visually effective digital products

Graphic Design Capstone Project

• Create a complete brand identity by researching, conceptualizing, and designing visual assets—including a logo, moodboard, and supporting materials—that reflect a clear brand strategy and aesthetic.
• Apply the visual identity across various contexts such as packaging, signage, and digital platforms, while producing polished graphic design pieces that show consistency and creativity.
• Document and present your work in a professional portfolio and final presentation, showcasing your creative process, technical skills, and the tools used to bring your branding concept to life.
• Work on your capstone project both in and outside of class, using scheduled mentoring sessions to review your progress, ask questions, and get personalized feedback from your instructor.

AI for Graphic Design (Self-Paced)

• Generate vector illustrations, photo edits, and layouts using AI tools in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Create original visuals through prompt-based image generation with Midjourney, Leonardo AI, and DALL·E 3
• Enhance and restore images with AI-powered sharpening, upscaling, and de-noising techniques
• Use ChatGPT and Notion AI to develop creative briefs, brand names, and design directions
• Build moodboards, style guides, and concept sets with free and paid AI design tools
• Assemble a complete brand identity using multiple AI platforms in a simulated design workflow
• Course Overview 1m 47s
• Photoshop Setup 19m 25s
• Remove Tool AI 27m 39s
• Generative Expand 13m 28s
• Smart Selections 12m 44s
• AI Upscaling 10m 36s
• Upscale Limitations 3m 28s
• Neural Filters 11m 4s
• Harmonize Tool 3m 36s
• Generative Fill 4m 8s
• Select & Mask AI 8m 53s
• Photoshop Web AI 5m 1s
• Vector Generation 17m 40s
• Vector Styles 5m 24s
• Shape Fill AI 5m 44s
• Model Comparison 3m 3s
• Pattern Generation 2m 4s
• AI Recoloring 5m 15s
• Mockups with AI 1m 49s
• InDesign AI 17m 49s
• Adobe Firefly 13m 40s
• Midjourney Basics 12m 14s
• Leonardo AI 5m