Graphic Design with Photoshop

  • 9 Months
  • 200 Course Hours
  • $2,195

Overview

The need for cutting edge, professionally-designed interactive media keeps growing, and that means qualified graphic designers are in high demand. In this nationally-recognized program, you’ll prepare for a dream job in the graphic design field by mastering Photoshop, the world’s most popular application for creating and editing graphic images.

You’ll begin with basic graphic design techniques and build your skills from the bottom-up, mastering the terms and processes that professional graphic artists rely on. You’ll learn the rules and standards for effective graphic design and discover innovative strategies. This knowledge of graphic design will help you select graphics that convey the desired message, style, and tone for a variety of clients. Additionally, you’ll discover how to correctly package a project for printing and production.

Software is not included in this program. You must either have Photoshop CS6 or Creative Cloud installed before enrolling.

When you register you receive nine (9) months to complete this program.

Requirements

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, or Vista for PC users. Internet Explorer is not compatible with this program. You’ll need to use a browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, e-mail account, and Microsoft Word (for assignment submissions).

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.

ed2go will provide the required textbooks for this program:

  • Adobe® Photoshop® Creative Cloud Revealed, 1st Edition
  • Graphic Design Basics, 6th Edition
  • Graphic Design Solutions, 5th Edition

Overview

The need for cutting edge, professionally-designed interactive media keeps growing, and that means qualified graphic designers are in high demand. In this nationally-recognized program, you’ll prepare for a dream job in the graphic design field by mastering Photoshop, the world’s most popular application for creating and editing graphic images.

You’ll begin with basic graphic design techniques and build your skills from the bottom-up, mastering the terms and processes that professional graphic artists rely on. You’ll learn the rules and standards for effective graphic design and discover innovative strategies. This knowledge of graphic design will help you select graphics that convey the desired message, style, and tone for a variety of clients. Additionally, you’ll discover how to correctly package a project for printing and production.

Software is not included in this program. You must either have Photoshop CS6 or Creative Cloud installed before enrolling.

When you register you receive nine (9) months to complete this program.

Requirements

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with Windows 7, 8, 10, or Vista for PC users. Internet Explorer is not compatible with this program. You’ll need to use a browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, e-mail account, and Microsoft Word (for assignment submissions).

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.

ed2go will provide the required textbooks for this program:

  • Adobe® Photoshop® Creative Cloud Revealed, 1st Edition
  • Graphic Design Basics, 6th Edition
  • Graphic Design Solutions, 5th Edition

Registration Information

In partnership with Ed2Go, MSU Center for Continuing Education offers a wide range of advanced career training programs where students can interact and learn with their peers while connecting with expert instructors who will answer their questions and provide valuable, timely feedback. Students who complete advanced training programs will receive a certificate of completion from MSU Center for Continuing Education. Click the button below to be redirected to our Ed2Go partner webpage, and complete your registration today!