Open Studies Course Registration

ADA compliance is a necessary design tool. Design accessibility is an essential aspect of creating digital content for all individuals, regardless of their abilities. This comprehensive workshop will delve into the fundamentals of web accessibility, including topics such as optimizing for screen readers, creating alternative text for images, and ensuring proper color contrast for readability. You will also engage in practical exercises that demonstrate how to craft documents and web pages that are accessible to everyone. Additionally, the workshop will explore the nuances of delivering presentations that cater to diverse audiences and cover inclusive video creation techniques to ensure that your content reaches and resonates with all viewers.

ONLINE: A course for artists and designers getting started with Illustrator. Subjects covered include drawing with bézier curves (vectors), working with fills, strokes, color, gradients, patterns, brushes, typography, effects and more. Students will learn how Illustrator files are exported and used in other Adobe applications such as Photoshop and InDesign. New features and best practices will also be covered. This course will be taught online using Zoom & Canvas and Adobe Creative Suite access is included for the duration of the course.

ONLINE: A course for artists, designers and photographers getting started with Photoshop. The basics of color correction, retouching, image manipulation, layers & masks, Smart Objects & Smart Filters and Generative AI will be covered. Digital file formats and best practices will also be covered. This course will be taught online using Zoom & Canvas and Adobe Creative Suite access is included for the duration of the course.

The art of storytelling is an essential element in solving design problems. Stories have the power to captivate and resonate with people across various mediums such as products, websites, social media posts, and presentations. In this course, students will utilize the Adobe Creative Suite to craft design solutions that are rooted in compelling narratives. By employing the principles of storytelling, students will learn to create designs that engage and leave a lasting impression on their audience.

Design accessibility is an essential aspect of creating digital content that is usable by all individuals, regardless of their abilities. This workshop will give an overview of the fundamentals of web accessibility, including topics such as optimizing for screen readers, creating alternative text for images, and ensuring proper color contrast for readability.

ONLINE: Elevate your Photoshop skills! This workshop is tailored for artists, designers and photographers looking to enhance their digital image editing expertise. Explore topics such as color correction, retouching, image manipulation, and mastering layers & masks. We'll cover digital file formats and industry best practices. Join us for an interactive learning experience. You'll have exclusive access to Adobe Creative Suite throughout the workshop, empowering you to create professional-quality work.