This version of the certificate is no longer active. A newer version of this certificate is found listed as Computer Studies: Adobe Certification Training in InDesign
The Adobe Certification Training in Illustrator Skills Certificate provides instruction in the vector graphic program, Illustrator. This program of study helps prepare the student for the Adobe Illustrator ACE industry exam, and will enhance the student's value in the job market. The skills are applicable to occupations involving printed and web media.
Illustrator is the most widely used graphics program to create vector graphics for packaging and design for both print and the web. This program is widely used by graphic artists, illustrators, web designers and desktop publishers.
More information about Computer and Information Sciences programs can be found at the Computer and Information Sciences Department website.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:
- Create a variety of documents that exhibit the full gamut of Illustrator skills from beginning to advanced levels;
- use critical thinking skills to formulate, apply and integrate assets in transferring Illustrator documents into print, PDF, or web environments; and
- demonstrate knowledge necessary to complete the studies for the Adobe certified expert industry exam in Adobe Illustrator.
The Adobe Certification Training in InDesign Skills Certificate provides a course of study that will prepare the computer user to master skills needed to prepare desktop publishing projects using InDesign. Students will also be prepared to pass the Adobe InDesign industry certification test. Successful completion of the test will indicate a particular depth and breadth of desktop publishing skills and will enhance the recipient's value in the job market.
InDesign is one of the most widely used Desktop Publishing programs used by graphic designers, publishers and companies for production of catalogs, brochures, newsletters and other printed materials. The ability to use InDesign will greatly enhance a student's ability to find employment in public relations, communications, graphic design, and printing occupations.
More information about Computer and Information Sciences programs can be found at the Computer and Information Sciences Department website.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:
- Create a variety of desktop publishing documents that exhibit the full feature set of InDesign skills from beginning to advanced levels;
- demonstrate the knowledge necessary to complete the studies for the Adobe Certified Expert industry exam in Adobe InDesign;
- use critical thinking skills to design a multi-document workflow environment for print;
- use critical thinking skills to formulate, apply, and integrate assets in a workflow environment for PDF, screen or web using Adobe Creative
Suite software; and
- use current technology to develop a collaborative work environment, share files, manage developmental versions, set up review cycles and interact
in real-time virtual meetings.