Triton College VIC & Riverside Brookfield Dual Credit Criteria

Dual Credit for VIC161 Introduction to Photoshop & VIC142 Introduction to Illustrator is achieved by successful completion of AAB50 Digital Design and AAB55 Advanced Digital Design.

AAB50  Digital Design 

Course Description: All classic Graphic Designers use technology to create computer-generated images that can be used to design billboards, posters, product illustrations, logos, cartoons, and more. Graphic Designers inform, persuade, stimulate, attract and provide compelling works of digital art. Learning Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop software allows students to use their imaginations and creativity in a digital format. This course provides instruction on creation, editing from concept to finished product, and also explores career opportunities in this exciting field. *Students who take one semester of Digital Design/Graphic Arts plus one semester of Advanced Digital Design/Graphic Arts are eligible to take the Adobe Certification Exam by taking a third semester of Advanced Digital Design/Graphic Arts. This certification gives students a commanding competitive edge in today’s academic and professional environments.

AAB50 Course Syllabus

AAB55 Advanced Digital Design 

Course Description: Advanced Digital Design/Graphic Arts prepares students to become an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA). The curriculum will allow students to approach tasks and projects through problem-solving and creative thinking while preparing for the certification exam. It will be distinguished by a difference in quality of work expected rather than merely by the quantity of the work required. At the end of the semester, students Photoshop certification test. One test per semester allowed, students may repeat the course. ACA certification recognizes the creativity and mastery skill set each student has. Students who pass the test will be awarded with Industry-Standard credentials. *Students who take one semester of Digital Design/Graphic Arts plus one semester of Advanced Digital Design/Graphic Arts are eligible to take the Adobe Certification Exam by taking a third semester of Advanced Digital Design/Graphic Arts. This certification gives students a commanding competitive edge in today’s academic and professional environments.

AAB55 Course Syllabus