# Graphic Design Summer Program NYC (High School) Canonical URL: ## Overview **In-Person or Live Online** : This course is held in-person at 185 Madison Avenue in NYC from 10am-4pm each day. For live online summer courses, see our [Graphic Design Summer Course Live Online](/classes/graphic-design-summer-certificate). The first section of the camp covers Adobe Photoshop. Students explore topics such as retouching photos, combining images, preparing graphics for the web, and more. The next section covers InDesign comprehensively and includes creating page layouts with text, graphics, and multiple pages. Our young designers learn to style text, import photos + graphics, define/use colors, add multiple pages, and thread text frames (just to name a few skills). Lastly, students begin their mastery of Illustrator and create numerous graphics throughout the course. Expert instructors guide students through the use of standard drawing tools, the Pen tool, Type, Compound Paths, Effects, Layers, Masks, Patterns, Blends, and Colors. The course also brings AI into the conversation. AI is opening up new possibilities in graphic design, from generating visual concepts to speeding up production tasks, and you'll learn how these emerging tools relate to the hands-on skills you're picking up. Throughout this training, students will become confident in graphic design software and develop a greater understanding of the skills that professionals in design use daily. ## What you'll learn - Use Adobe Photoshop to retouch photos, combine images, and create custom graphics - Design multi-page layouts with text, images, and color using Adobe InDesign - Create logos, icons, and vector illustrations with Adobe Illustrator’s powerful drawing tools - Learn graphic design concepts like typography, layout, color theory, and visual hierarchy ## Curriculum ### Graphic Design Concepts & Practices - Elements of design - Typography - Color - Layout - Information Hierarchy - Industry standard design apps: Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator ### Adobe InDesign: The industry standard for Page Layout - Create layouts with text, color, and graphics - Create multi-page documents such as brochures, books, magazines, and more - Prepare files for final output, such as a print or PDF ### Adobe Photoshop: The industry standard for Photo Retouching - Retouch photos, create graphics, and more - Adjust color, contrast, and more - Prepare images for use on the web or in print ### Adobe Illustrator: The industry standard for Drawing, Logos, and Graphics - Create graphics: logos, icons, patterns, packaging, and more - Draw vector graphics for web and print ## Schedule - Jul 20, 2026 – Jul 30, 2026 — NYC - Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026 — NYC ## FAQ ### Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course? This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. ### What’s included with my tuition? - A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement - Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed - Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many cohorts and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience - Supplemental materials to assist both during and after the course - please refer to specific course pages to see what supplemental materials are offered - A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment ### Will I receive access to Adobe Creative Cloud software? Yes, students enrolled in this course will receive 4 months of access to Adobe Creative Cloud software. After registering, please email [hello@nobledesktop.com](mailto:hello@nobledesktop.com) for instructions. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $2195