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Computer Studies: Adobe Applications Specialist Certificate Computer Studies Total Units: 15
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Term Effective: Fall 2019

Description:

The Computer Studies: Adobe Applications Specialist Certificate of Achievement provides an overview of Adobe's professional level graphics and page-layout programs, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. This certificate will support individuals applying for new jobs as well as those currently employed.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate proficiency in image editing skills using Photoshop;
  2. demonstrate proficiency in vector skills using Illustrator;
  3. demonstrate proficiency in desktop publishing skills using InDesign; and
  4. use critical thinking skills to formulate, apply and integrate assets in a workflow environment for PDF, screen or web using Adobe Creative Suite software.

Program Requirements:

The requirements for the Computer Studies: Adobe Applications Specialist Certificate program are:

  • Complete 15 units from
    • Adobe Applications Specialist Requirements

Adobe Applications Specialist Requirements - complete 15.00 units
CS 70.11AAdobe Photoshop 13.00
CS 71.11Adobe Illustrator 13.00
CS 72.11AAdobe InDesign 13.00
Complete any combination totaling at least 6.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
CS 70.11BAdobe Photoshop 23.00
CS 72.11BAdobe InDesign 24.00
CS 72.11CAdobe InDesign 33.00
GD 53Design Techniques in Illustrator3.00

Term Effective: Fall 2019

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Term Inactive: Fall 2020

Previous Versions:

Computer Studies: Adobe Applications Specialist - effective Fall 2015
Computer Studies: Adobe Applications Specialist - effective Spring 2012
Adobe Applications Specialist - effective Summer 2011
Adobe Applications Specialist - effective Fall 2010
Adobe Applications Specialist - effective Spring 2007
Adobe Applications Specialist - effective Fall 1981

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

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