# Graphic Design Summer Program Live Online (High School) Canonical URL: ## Overview 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. This program also weaves AI into the coursework. AI is rapidly changing what's possible in graphic design, from concept generation to production workflows, and you'll see how it connects to the Adobe skills you're developing. #### Important Class Notes - **Method of Delivery:** Live Online (live-streamed with the ability to ask questions and interact with the instructor in real-time). - **Prerequisites & Ages:** The program is ideal for high school and college students with a strong interest in design. Prior experience is not required, but students must be comfortable with computer basics. - **Computer:** Live online attendees should have their own Mac or PC. We will assist with any software setup before the course. ## What you'll learn - Use Adobe Photoshop to edit photos, combine images, and prepare graphics for digital use - Design layouts with styled text and images in Adobe InDesign for books, brochures, and more - Create logos, icons, and illustrations with Adobe Illustrator’s powerful vector tools - Explore design principles such as typography, color, layout, 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 — Live Online - Aug 3, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026 — Live Online ## 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:** $1599