Digital Presentation I: Photoshop/Illustrator

ARCH X 468.20

This hands-on course introduces designers to Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn why the use of these professional tools is essential to the creative design process.

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What you can learn.

  • Learn about the fundamentals of layout and typographic design
  • Develop your skills in image-enhancement software
  • Understand architectural and interior design concepts

About this course:

This comprehensive, hands-on course introduces designers to digital design tools. The course begins with an overview of architectural and interior design concepts; students also review client presentations and see how they were created. Students learn why the use of these professional tools is essential to the creative process of design and presentation production and are introduced to using the computer for drawing, illustration and layout. Fundamentals of layout, typographic design, scanning and image-enhancement software are covered, and students present projects in class. Software applications covered include Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. 
Prerequisites

Working knowledge of Windows or Mac operating systems. A Windows based computer will be required to continue through any additional Digital Presentation courses. Software requirements: the most recent versions of Illustrator and Photoshop.

 

Spring 2025 Schedule

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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Mark Johnson
402611
Fee:
$995.00
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Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Apr 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Apr 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu May 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 5, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jun 12, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wednesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT
Enrollment Closed
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Instructor: Lauren Rad
402612
Fee:
$995.00
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Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Apr 2, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Apr 9, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Apr 16, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Apr 30, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed May 7, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed May 14, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed May 21, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed May 28, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jun 4, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jun 11, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Lauren Rad
402613
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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See Details
Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Apr 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Apr 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Apr 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed May 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jun 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Tuesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Lauren Rad
402614
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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See Details
Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Tue Apr 1, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Tue Apr 8, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Apr 15, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Apr 22, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Apr 29, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue May 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue May 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue May 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue May 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Jun 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Tue Jun 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Summer 2025 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Lauren Rad
403600
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jun 25, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Discussion
Wed Jul 2, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 9, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 16, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 23, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 30, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 6, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 13, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 20, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 27, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Sep 3, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wednesday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Lauren Rad
403601
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Updating...
See Details
Notes

Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jun 25, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Wed Jul 2, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Wed Jul 9, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 16, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 23, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Jul 30, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 6, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 13, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 20, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Aug 27, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Wed Sep 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Thursday 6:30PM - 9:30PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Mark Johnson
403621
Fee:
$995.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
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Notes

No meeting July 10, 2025. 

Attendance at the first class is mandatory. 
Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Thu Jun 26, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 3, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 10, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 17, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 24, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Jul 31, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 7, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 14, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 21, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Aug 28, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Sep 4, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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Thu Sep 11, 2025
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Beth Rabkin
403599
Fee:
$995.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens April 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
403602
Fee:
$995.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from April 28, 2025 to July 06, 2025
Course Requirements
Adobe (CC) Illustrator & Photoshop software

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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Interior Design: Foundation Level
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Digital Design Suite for Architects & Interior Designers
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