Do you ever wish you could create the images, films, and graphics that you see in your favorite games, movies, and magazines? Have you ever wanted to make a website so that you could express yourself through the internet, or spread your message to the world? The Digital Media course at Marist will take you through the process, step-by-step, of learning how to use major industry tools to create these things. You will not only learn how to make your own website, but will also use industry-standard programs like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere to create graphics, edit images, and make videos that you can use in your digital projects, or share on social media. Don’t worry if you are not computer savvy, as there is no prior experience necessary. We will help you learn the basics, and get you to the point where you are comfortable bringing your creativity into the digital world.
In this program, you will use Adobe Illustrator to create your own graphics that can be used on websites, magazines, your next video game, or just about any other digital platform. You will then learn Adobe Photoshop, to edit images and photographs so that they are ready for the public eye. Moving on to Adobe Premiere, you will learn how to create and edit videos to add effects, transitions, text, and other aspects that will prepare you for your next YouTube hit, Movie, or maybe a fun documentary of your latest vacation with friends and family. Finally, you will learn to make a website where you can share your other creations, or take part in the global conversations that are constantly happening on the internet. All of the Adobe software will be provided by Marist.
Aside from having fun expanding your skills, you will also be learning tools that you can list on your professional resumé. These tools are standard in most digital industries and are required for a number of technology-based careers in fashion, gaming, film, advertising, and many others. Even more, This class counts as Marist's Digital Toolbox course, a course that is one of the introductory courses for all Communication and Media Studies majors. It also counts as a technical competency course for Marist students of all majors. Throughout the program, students will be given advice for getting a head start on their future professional success, by both the instructor and guest speakers.
The required synchronous course time for this class for Summer 2021 will be from July 12 - 30, 2021, Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. ET.
