GDES 001 - Adobe Creative Apps for Graphic Design

Recent Professors: Jeff Rascov, Su Akyuz
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
Class Size: 35 students
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: None
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of GDES 001
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course provides an overview of the Adobe Creative Cloud software used in communication design. Some of the apps covered in the class include: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Adobe XD. Students have an opportunity to examine and develop the technical skills and customary workflow used in graphic and UX design production. Additionally, the course introduces students to the intuitive skills designers employ pertaining to culture and life experience that assist one in developing and communicating experiences and visual messages.
Usually Held: Tue Thu 12:30pm–1:20pm, Mon 10:55am–11:45am, Tue Thu 10:55am–11:45am, Wed 10:55am–12:00pm