Design: Basic Adobe Applications | Feb 2 - Apr 13, 2026 | 6:30-9:30 PM | Continuing Education | School of Visual Arts | SVA NYC

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Design: Basic Adobe Applications

Feb 2 - Apr 13

$475

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Location

209 East 23rd Street

Faculty

Visual artist

Adobe design applications make a designer's job easier. This course focuses on projects that aid in the practice of design software while putting an emphasis on good design. It will also help students develop a critical eye for design. Assignments will include basic design, typography, and still and moving images in order to execute solutions with Adobe design software while exploring creative-thinking skills.
NOTE: All students with an active registration in this course will be given free access to the Adobe Creative Cloud. This section of DSC-2031 is held on campus at SVA.

Course Number

DSC-2031-A

Credits

3 CEUs

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