Graphic Design with Photoshop & Illustrator
One-Week Course | Ages 12-18Graphic Design with Photoshop & Illustrator
One-Week Course | Ages 12-18Build Your Graphic Design Portfolio
Developing your own portfolio of digital art is at the heart of this course where students learn the ins and outs of graphic design using the industry’s leading software Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Students will start out learning the fundamentals of graphic design, using the Adobe Creative Suite and project-based learning. They will learn the design process, color theory, typography, and how to recreate professional media and advertisements. At the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of designs and develop a final project piece that allows them to focus on their passion and emulates a real-world client.
Staff Ratio: 12:1
Hardware + Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator + Adobe Creative Cloud, Wacom Drawing Tablet (Take-Home Device)
Ages: Students 12-18
Hours: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Staff Ratio: 12:1
Hardware + Software: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator + Adobe Creative Cloud, Wacom Drawing Tablet (Take-Home Device)
Ages: Students 12-18
Hours: 8:30AM – 5:00PM
Course Information
Get ready for a fun and impactful educational experience through project-based learning
What Students Learn
- Core principles of graphic design and industry vocabulary
- Exploring ways that graphic design defines the visual world around us
- How to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to achieve their vision
- How to identify differences between Photoshop and Illustrator
- How to incorporate resources from the web into their designs
What Students Create
- A portfolio that simulates real-world client work and incorporates personal style
- Original compositions incorporating typography, color theory, and composition
- Recreations of professional advertisements
- Digital illustrations
About Photography and Design Courses
Our Photography and Graphic Design courses prepare students with the skills they will need working in a professional graphic design and photography environment. This Graphic Design course gives students the ability to recreate published advertisements, and also express their own creativity in making original pieces. They’ll get real-world experiences learning to manage client relationships while creating their own portfolio.
The Teen Experience: Since 2002, Digital Media Academy has been encouraging and inspiring teens to become the next generation of developers, animators, filmmakers, photographers, designers, and engineers. In addition to developing teens’ interests and passions for the latest in new tech, our camps foster personal growth, confidence, and independence; preparing students for life beyond high school and college.
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If camp is canceled due to COVID-19 you’ll receive full credit for Summer 2021. Terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do students need to have any artistic skills or experience?
This course is intended for any teen who is interested in graphic design at any experience level.
Camp Upgrades
Get the most out of your summer with Digital Media Academy when you add any or all of the following:
Lunch Plan
Make things easy and get lunch on campus so you don’t have to pack your own. Lunch Plans start at $95/week at select locations.
Overnight Housing
Stay in the dorms and eat on-campus, Sunday through Friday. Overnight Housing starts at $695/week where available.
Extended Day
Our flexible Extended Day option allows families to pick-up students as late as 6:00 PM from Monday to Thursday at all locations.
Weekend Stay
Add Weekend Stay and enjoy extra activities and day trips around the area. Weekend Stay starts at $380/weekend at select locations.
“Making new friends and being with them at free time and activities was really cool. Making a website at the end of the week to put my stuff on made me really proud and even more excited about my work.”
Jenna H.
Graphic Design with Photoshop & Illustrator
Passionate Staff
Educators, artists, and talented industry professionals with a passion for STEAM education.
A Balanced Experience
Our students enjoy a balanced camp day with both in-class lessons and outdoor activities.
Project-Based Learning
Our curriculum sparks curiosity, builds confidence, while fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Safety Matters
Our staff are experienced and trained to provide a learning environment that is safe and ideal for learning.