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Course Learning Outcomes

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Module Learning Outcomes

Adobe Credentials

Program Outcomes

Produce Graphics & Promotional Materials

Produce graphics and promotional materials for print and digital medias

Apply

Utilize Industry Appropriate Technology

Utilize industry appropriate technology for design applications

Apply

Apply Design Principles

Apply design principles to creative compositions

Analyze

Provide Creative Solutions

Provide creative solutions to advertising problems

Apply

Choose Appropriate Building Methods

Choose appropriate building methods for a variety of publishing processes

Evaluate

Skill Threads

Adobe Certified Professional Track

Industry-recognized certifications

GRD-154 GRD-155 GRD-159

Generative AI in Design

Ethical application of generative AI tools. Note: In Adobe's product suite, "Ai" refers to Adobe Illustrator — not artificial intelligence.

GRD-159 GRD-132 GRD-242 GRD-263

Professional Practice

Client work and portfolio development

GRD-242 GRD-142

Priority Courses (Active Development)

GRD-154 ACP Illustrator

Vector Imaging

3 Credits | Adobe Illustrator | Fall 2025

In-depth vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator for print and digital media, culminating in Adobe certification.

100% Complete

6 CLOs

38 MLOs

8 Modules

5 Gallery Projects

Complete

8/8

Modules

Question Banks

Activities

Rubrics

📁 Course Deliverables

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Question Banks

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Activities

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Rubrics

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COURSEMAP

QM Certified

🎯 Course Learning Outcomes (6)

CLO1: Configure Illustrator workspaces, preferences, and document settings for project requirements

📊 Apply🎯 PO2, PO4

CLO2: Create original vector graphics using shape construction, drawing, color, effects, and typography

📊 Create🎯 PO1, PO2

CLO3: Apply industry-standard workflows to manage and prepare files for distribution

📊 Apply🎯 PO4

CLO4: Analyze design tasks and select efficient tools and methods

📊 Analyze🎯 PO3

CLO5: Evaluate and refine work to ensure alignment with professional standards

📊 Evaluate🎯 PO5

CLO6: Demonstrate Illustrator proficiency by completing the Adobe certification exam

📊 Apply🎯 PO2, PO5

📚 Course Materials (Click to View)

📝 Question Banks

8 modules • 240 questions total

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🎨 Learning Activities

8 modules • Guided practice exercises

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📋 Rubrics

8 modules • Grading criteria

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📚 Module-by-Module Breakdown

Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator

Interface navigation and document fundamentals

Complete ▼

MLO 1.1 Identify interface components and workspace Remember

MLO 1.2 Compare document settings for print vs. digital Understand

MLO 1.3 Configure documents with correct artboards and color modes Apply

MLO 1.4 Analyze linking vs. embedding decisions Analyze

MLO 1.5 Execute saving, exporting, and packaging procedures Apply

MLO 1.6 Evaluate workspace navigation efficiency Evaluate

Assessments

Knowledge Checks 1-4 12 ptsAutograded

Quiz: Module 1 20 ptsAutograded

Assignment: Document Basics 50 ptsRubric

Working with Shapes and Paths

Vector construction and path editing

Complete ▼

MLO 2.1 Identify tools for constructing shapes and paths Remember

MLO 2.2 Apply shape creation and path editing techniques Apply

MLO 2.3 Analyze construction methods for efficiency Analyze

MLO 2.4 Create original vector graphics Create

MLO 2.5 Evaluate Image Trace results Evaluate

Assessments

Knowledge Checks 1-5 15 ptsAutograded

Quiz: Module 2 20 ptsAutograded

Pictogram Badges 50 ptsGallery

Monster/Alien Drawing 75 ptsGallery

Working with Color

Color theory application and management

Complete ▼

MLO 3.1 Identify color tools, panels, and settings Remember

MLO 3.2 Apply swatches, global colors, Adobe Color Apply

MLO 3.3 Demonstrate gradients, fills, and strokes Apply

MLO 3.4 Analyze color choices for consistency Analyze

MLO 3.5 Create custom swatch libraries Create

MLO 3.6 Evaluate recoloring methods Evaluate

Assessments

Knowledge Checks 1-5 15 ptsAutograded

Quiz: Module 3 20 ptsAutograded

Exploring Color 50 ptsGallery

Transparency and Effects

Visual enhancement and style application

Complete ▼

MLO 4.1 Apply transparency and blending modes Apply

MLO 4.2 Demonstrate Illustrator effects Apply

MLO 4.3 Create and apply graphic styles Create

MLO 4.4 Analyze transparency impact on output Analyze

MLO 4.5 Evaluate raster effect settings Evaluate

Assessments

Knowledge Checks 1-2 6 ptsAutograded

Quiz: Module 4 20 ptsAutograded

Module 4 Assignment 50 ptsGallery

Working with Text

Typography and text integration

Complete ▼

MLO 5.1 Create point type, area type, and type on path Create

MLO 5.2 Apply character and paragraph formatting Apply

MLO 5.3 Demonstrate text wrap, effects, transformations Apply

MLO 5.4 Analyze font choices for project goals Analyze

Assessments

Knowledge Checks 1-4 12 ptsAutograded

Quiz: Module 5 20 ptsAutograded

Coffee Flyer Recreation 50 ptsGallery

Typographic Profile 75 ptsGallery

Organization and Arrangement

File structure and object management

Complete ▼

MLO 6.1 Group/ungroup objects, use isolation mode Apply

MLO 6.2 Arrange objects with stacking and alignment Apply

MLO 6.3 Apply clipping masks Apply

MLO 6.4 Organize designs using layers Apply

MLO 6.5 Analyze organization for workflow efficiency Analyze

Assessments

Quiz: Module 6 20 ptsAutograded

Layers Practice 25 ptsRubric

Artwork Recreation 50 ptsRubric

Workflow and Processes

Customization and efficiency optimization

Complete ▼

MLO 7.1 Configure preferences for optimal workflow Apply

MLO 7.2 Create custom workspaces Create

MLO 7.3 Develop personal workspace layout Create

MLO 7.4 Export preference and workspace files Apply

MLO 7.5 Evaluate customized settings efficiency Evaluate

Assessments

Knowledge Checks 10 ptsAutograded

Quiz: Module 7 20 ptsAutograded

Module 7 Assignment 50 ptsRubric

Practice Tests and Certification

Assessment preparation and ACP exam

Complete ▼

MLO 8.1 Integrate skills in timed environment Apply

MLO 8.2 Apply industry-standard workflows Apply

MLO 8.3 Analyze practice test results Analyze

MLO 8.4 Adapt strategies for exam format Apply

MLO 8.5 Evaluate proficiency against standards Evaluate

MLO 8.6 Demonstrate mastery via certification Apply

Assessments

Practice Test 1 50 ptsCertiport

Practice Test 2 50 ptsCertiport

ACP Exam - Illustrator 100 ptsCertification

GRD-155 ACP InDesign

Publication Design

3 Credits | Adobe InDesign | Fall 2025

Professional layouts for print and digital media, typography, and interactive content creation.

100% Complete

6 CLOs

38 MLOs

8 Modules

8 Complete

Complete

8/8

Modules

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Activities

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📁 Course Deliverables

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Question Banks

8 files (.qti)

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Activities

8 files (.md)

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Rubrics

8 files (.md)

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COURSEMAP

QM Certified

🎯 Course Learning Outcomes (6)

CLO1: Configure InDesign documents with appropriate settings for print and digital publication

📊 Apply🎯 PO2, PO4

CLO2: Create professional multi-page layouts using master pages, grids, and typography

📊 Create🎯 PO1, PO2

CLO3: Apply typography principles including paragraph/character styles for consistent formatting

📊 Apply🎯 PO1, PO2

CLO4: Integrate and manage graphics, images, and linked assets within publications

📊 Apply🎯 PO4

CLO5: Prepare files for print production and digital distribution using preflight and export

📊 Apply🎯 PO4

CLO6: Demonstrate certification-level InDesign proficiency through ACP exam

📊 Apply🎯 PO2, PO5

📚 Course Materials (Click to View)

📝 Question Banks

8 modules • 240 questions total

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🎨 Learning Activities

8 modules • Guided practice exercises

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📋 Rubrics

Knowledge Checks 12 ptsAutograded

Quiz: Module 7 20 ptsAutograded

Print-Ready Package 50 ptsRubric

Certification & Portfolio

Assessment preparation and ACP exam

Complete ▼

MLO 8.1 Recall concepts from all modules Remember

MLO 8.2 Apply integrated skills in timed scenarios Apply

MLO 8.3 Demonstrate ACP-level proficiency Apply

Assessments

Practice Test 1 50 ptsCertiport

Practice Test 2 50 ptsCertiport

ACP Exam - InDesign 100 ptsCertification

GRD-159 ACP Photoshop

Raster Imaging

3 Credits | Adobe Photoshop | Fall 2025

Raster image editing including color correction, compositing, retouching, and generative AI features.

100% Complete

6 CLOs

38 MLOs

8 Modules

Gen AI Module

Complete

8/8

Modules

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Activities

Rubrics

📁 Course Deliverables

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Question Banks

8 files (240 Q's)

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Activities

8 files (.md)

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Rubrics

8 files (.json)

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COURSEMAP

QM Certified

🎯 Course Learning Outcomes (6)

CLO1: Configure Photoshop documents with appropriate settings for various output requirements

📊 Apply🎯 PO2, PO4

CLO2: Apply selection, masking, and compositing techniques for non-destructive image editing

📊 Apply🎯 PO1, PO2

CLO3: Create visual compositions using layers, effects, and adjustment techniques

📊 Create🎯 PO1, PO2

CLO4: Apply color correction and retouching techniques to enhance photographs

📊 Apply🎯 PO2

CLO5: Export and optimize images for print and digital distribution

📊 Apply🎯 PO4

CLO6: Evaluate ethical implications of AI-powered editing and image manipulation

📊 Evaluate🎯 PO5

📚 Course Materials (Click to View)

📝 Question Banks

8 modules • 240 questions total

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🎨 Learning Activities

8 modules • Guided practice exercises

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📋 Rubrics

8 modules • Grading criteria (JSON)

Knowledge Check 5 10 ptsAutograded

Portrait Retouch / Restoration 50 ptsGallery

Generative AI Features

AI-powered creative tools with ethical consideration

Innovation ▼

MLO 6.1 Apply Generative Fill for content creation/removal Apply

MLO 6.2 Use Generative Expand to extend boundaries Apply

MLO 6.3 Combine AI with traditional techniques Apply

MLO 6.4 Evaluate AI vs. traditional appropriateness Evaluate

MLO 6.5 Apply ethical considerations for AI content Evaluate

Ethics Framework: Disclosure, Authenticity, Copyright, Bias awareness

Assessments

Knowledge Check 6: Gen AI & Ethics 10 ptsAutograded

AI-Assisted Composition + Ethics Reflection 50 ptsGallery

Output & Optimization

File preparation for print and web

Complete ▼

MLO 7.1 Prepare images for commercial print output Apply

MLO 7.2 Optimize images for web/screen display Apply

MLO 7.3 Select appropriate file formats Analyze

MLO 7.4 Export multiple resolutions (1x, 2x, 3x) Apply

MLO 7.5 Balance quality and file size Apply

Assessments

Knowledge Check 7 10 ptsAutograded

Multi-Format Export Portfolio 50 ptsRubric

Certification & Portfolio

Assessment preparation and ACP exam

Complete ▼

MLO 8.1 Demonstrate comprehensive Photoshop proficiency Apply

MLO 8.2 Apply exam-taking strategies Apply

MLO 8.3 Compile professional portfolio work Create

Assessments

Practice Test 1 50 ptsCertiport

Practice Test 2 50 ptsCertiport

ACP Exam - Photoshop 100 ptsCertification

GRD-242 CSC-289 Collab

Graphic Design IV

3 Credits | Adobe Creative Suite | Spring 2026

Capstone commercial design course. Brand identity, campaigns, print production, motion design, and portfolio development. Cross-program collaboration with CSC-289.

100% Complete - All Deliverables Ready

6 CLOs

40 MLOs

8 Modules

CSC-289 Collab

QM Ready

8/8

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Question Banks

Activities

Rubrics

Course Learning Outcomes (6)

CLO1: Analyze client briefs to identify requirements, constraints, and design objectives

AnalyzeM1, M4

CLO2: Create comprehensive design solutions integrating multiple Adobe applications

CreateM2, M3, M5, M6

CLO3: Apply professional workflows for client communication and project management

ApplyM1, M3, M4

CLO4: Collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary partners (developers)

ApplyM4

CLO5: Prepare production-ready files meeting technical specifications

ApplyM3, M4, M5, M6

CLO6: Evaluate and curate portfolio pieces demonstrating professional competency

EvaluateM7, M8

Course Materials (Click to View)

Question Banks

8 modules • 240 questions total

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Learning Activities

8 modules • Professional design exercises

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Rubrics

8 modules • Grading criteria

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CSC-289 Collaboration Resources

Cross-program documentation

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8 Modules (40 MLOs)

Deliverables Summary

Question Banks

Activity Sets

Rubrics

675

Total Points

Cross-Program Deliverables (Module 4):

SVG icons and logos (scalable)
PNG assets (1x, 2x, 3x resolutions)
WebP optimized graphics
JSON color palette specifications
ASSET_HANDOFF.md documentation

QM Certification Ready

All 22 Essential Standards addressed. 6 CLOs, 40 MLOs, 8 modules complete with question banks, activities, and rubrics.

Planning Stage

GRD-121

Drawing Fundamentals

3 Credits | Traditional + Digital

Planning

GRD-132

Illustration II

3 Credits | Illustrator + Procreate

Planning

GRD-142

Graphic Design II

3 Credits | Adobe Creative Suite

Planning

Adobe Certified Professional Track

Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator

GRD-154: Vector Imaging

Modules 1-7

Skill Development

Practice Tests

Module 8

Certification Exam

Certiport Proctored

Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign

GRD-155: Publication Design

Modules 1-7

Skill Development

Practice Tests

Module 8

Certification Exam

Certiport Proctored

Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

GRD-159: Raster Imaging

Modules 1-7

Skill Development

Practice Tests

Module 8

Certification Exam

Certiport Proctored

ACP

Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design

Specialist credential — earned automatically with qualifying combinations

How students earn this: Earn the Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop certification plus either the Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator or Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign certification — and this specialist credential is awarded automatically. No additional exam required.

Ps — required + Ai (Adobe Illustrator) or Id = Visual Design Specialist

Note: "Ai" in Adobe's product naming refers to Adobe Illustrator — not artificial intelligence.

Student Visual Portfolio Gallery

Showcasing exemplary student work from GRD courses. Click any image to view full size.

GRD-154: Vector Imaging

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Pictogram Badges

Module 2: Shapes and Paths

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Monster/Alien Character

Module 2: Advanced Drawing

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Exploring Color

Module 3: Working with Color

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Coffee Flyer Recreation

Module 5: Working with Text

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Typographic Profile

Module 5: Typography

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GRD-155 Publication Design

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Magazine Spread

Module 4: Graphics Integration

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

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Interactive Publication

Module 6: Interactive Documents

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

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Type Specimen Book

Module 3: Typography

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

GRD-159: Raster Imaging

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Multi-Layer Composition

Module 2: Layers & Effects

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

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Surreal Scene Composite

Module 3: Selections & Masking

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

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Photo Enhancement Portfolio

Module 4: Color Correction

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

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AI-Assisted Composition

Module 6: Generative AI

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

GRD-242: Graphic Design IV

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Brand Identity Guidelines

Module 2: Brand Systems

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

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Multi-Platform Campaign

Module 3: Campaign Development

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

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CSC-289 Asset Package

Module 4: Cross-Program Collaboration

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

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Digital Motion Assets

Module 6: Digital & Motion

Gallery-Eligible Assignment

Cross-Program Collaboration

🤝 GRD-242 × CSC-289 Partnership

Client-Developer Partnership Model connecting Graphic Design students with AI/IT capstone projects

Brief Exchange

Design Sprint

Revision Cycle

Asset Handoff

🎨 GRD-242 Delivers

SVG icons and logos
PNG assets (1x, 2x, 3x)
WebP optimized graphics
Brand guidelines document
Color palette specifications

💻 CSC-289 Provides

Technical specifications
File format requirements
Implementation feedback
Responsive breakpoint needs
Accessibility requirements

Coordination Notes

Collaboration with Drew Norris (AI/IT Program) for CSC-289 capstone projects.

Week 6-8 alignment for project timeline
Shared rubric elements for cross-program assessment
Joint showcase opportunity for final presentations

Program Outcomes Matrix

Mapping Course Learning Outcomes to Program Outcomes

Course	PO1 Graphics & Promotion	PO2 Industry Technology	PO3 Design Principles	PO4 Creative Solutions	PO5 Building Methods
GRD-154 Vector Imaging	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
GRD-155 Publication Design	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
GRD-159 Raster Imaging	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
GRD-242 Graphic Design IV	✓		✓	✓	✓
GRD-121 Drawing Fundamentals	✓				✓
GRD-132 Illustration II	✓	✓	✓		✓
GRD-142 Graphic Design II	✓		✓		✓

Program Outcomes

Skill Threads

Priority Courses (Active Development)

Vector Imaging

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Publication Design

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Raster Imaging

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🎯 Course Learning Outcomes (6)

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Graphic Design IV

Course Learning Outcomes (6)

Course Materials (Click to View)

8 Modules (40 MLOs)

Deliverables Summary

Planning Stage

Drawing Fundamentals

Illustration II

Graphic Design II

Adobe Certified Professional Track

Graphic Design and Illustration Using Adobe Illustrator

Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe InDesign

Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design

Student Visual Portfolio Gallery

GRD-154: Vector Imaging

GRD-155 Publication Design

GRD-159: Raster Imaging

GRD-242: Graphic Design IV

Cross-Program Collaboration

🤝 GRD-242 × CSC-289 Partnership

🎨 GRD-242 Delivers

💻 CSC-289 Provides

Coordination Notes

Program Outcomes Matrix

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