Adobe Illustrator

PLEASE NOTE: This course is powered by Pointful Education and does not follow the typical Lincoln Empowered course structure. This course is one semester in length. This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not available. This course requires materials. Click HERE for details. Michigan Families: CTE courses are not offered with Michigan-certified teachers. Please note that this means you may not earn credits for these courses if completed.  Grade Range: 8-12 Credit Equivalency: 1.0 Semester: 1 Semester COURSE OVERVIEW This course introduces students to Adobe Illustrator and prepares students to take the ACA Certification Exam on Illustrator. Students will get an insight into what it is like working in the graphic design industry. Students will learn everything from absolute basics like navigating Illustrator to performing complex tasks like managing colors, drawing, creating illustrations, and much more. The course contains guided video tutorials, hands-on projects, and step-by-step resources that help students learn how to work in Illustrator. Pointful Education Courses are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, Pointful Education maintains a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning. COURSE OUTLINE BY MODULE Module 1: Working in the Design Industry Module 2: Understanding Digital Graphics and Illustrations Module 3: Understanding Adobe Illustrator Part I   Module 4: Understanding Adobe Illustrator Part II Module 5: Creating Digital Graphics and Illustrations Using Adobe Illustrator Part I Module 6: Creating Digital Graphics and Illustrations Using Adobe Illustrator Part II Module 7: Archive, Export, and Publish Graphics Using Adobe Illustrator COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO Please follow this link for a course preview video.  CERTIFICATION This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Associate certification exam. To learn more, follow this link. TEACHER SERVICES All teachers for Pointful Education courses will grade student assessments according to the rubric accompanying each teacher-graded assessment. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The student’s district is responsible for any certifications associated with the course.