Teens: Digital Art & Graphic Design
Develop graphic design skills and create art using Adobe® Illustrator® vector graphics
Learn colorization techniques such as masking using Photoshop®
Games, Web sites, movies—great graphic design is behind them all
Start building your design portfolio this summer at DMA
Develop the Skills to be a Master Digital Artist and Designer
Video games, Web sites, 3D animated movies and visual effects—at the foundation of all great digital media is creative graphic design and breathtaking digital art. In this course, develop and improve your digital art and graphic-design skills while mastering professional design tools like Adobe Photoshop® and Illustrator®.
Use professional graphics and tools while learning from professional artists. Over the course of the week you’ll design and create logos, photo montages, brochures and other creative media projects. Complete the week by putting together a portfolio of your work that you can share with friends, family…or with your next client!
What You’ll Learn: Digital Art & Graphic Design
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• Principles of composition & creating dynamic and interesting images • Photoshop®: Working with layers, text & brushes • Constructing colorized images from line art • Colorization techniques working with selections, masks & adjustment layers • The different kinds of typography, fonts, typeface and how to create text effects • How to create art using Adobe® Illustrator® vector graphics and pathing • How to create animated .gifs and work with different file formats |
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Digital Media Academy may slightly vary curriculum to better fit the needs/expertise level of a given class.
Who Should Attend: Digital Art & Graphic DesignAges 12–17 | Beginner – Advanced | No Art & Graphic Design Experience Required
This course is designed for aspiring digital artists who want to learn professional graphic-design techniques used in print, online and other types of media.
Related Courses: You May Also Be Interested In…
| Course Title | Quick Description | Duration |
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| Digital Photography and Photoshop® | Elevate your digital camera and Photoshop® skills | 1 Week |
| Academy for Digital Photography | Improve your digital-photography and design skills | 1 Week |
| Intro to 3D Art & Animation for Film | Learn how artists create worlds and characters | 1 Week |
| Web Design & Development for Teens | Explore the exciting world of Web design and multimedia | 1 Week |
Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information, or to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.
2013 Fees & Additional Options:
| Options | Price | Duration | Meals |
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| Tuition | $1,065 | 1 Week, Mon-Fri | Lunch not included |
| Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) | add $45 or $65* | 1 Weeks, Mon-Fri | 5 lunches |
| Residential Program – Dorm (shared room) | add $510 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri | 3 meals/day |
| Residential Program – Deluxe (Harvard & UCLA) | add $810 | 1 Week, Sun-Fri | 3 meals/day |
| Stanford Continuing Studies Credit | add $90 | 4 Quarter Units | NA |
*Depending on location.
To view all options, including weekend stays, visit our Options & Fees page. 
1 Week | Ages 12-17 | Beg – Adv
| “I learned a lot about Illustrator and Photoshop! I highly recommend this camp for any teen who wants to know how work with these programs!” — Gaea, DMA Art & Graphic Student |
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Digital Art & Graphic Design
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