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Mikaela: Adobe Workshops


All meetings will be hosted on Zoom (PMI: 519-153-8857) from 12-2pm! No pressure to join them all, just attend what’s interesting to you. Please download the Adobe app we’ll be using that day before the meeting!

Weds. May 27: Beginner Part 1, Illustrator

  • Document Set-Up, Layers, & Artboards

  • Color Spaces, Palettes, Gradients, & Blending Modes

Thurs. May 28: Beginner Part 2, Illustrator

  • Alignment, Object Control, & Selection Methods

  • Typography Basics

Fri.-Sat. May 29-30: BEGINNER PROJECTS (2 Options)

  • Business Cards: Make visually interesting, but easy-to-read cards.

  • Instagram Story: A still image Instagram story for an announcement.

Weds. June 10: Intermediate Part 1, Illustrator

  • Iconography & Vector Work

  • Shape Builder & Pathfinder

  • Pattern Making

Thurs. June 11: Intermediate Part 2, Photoshop

  • Photo Editing with Camera Raw

  • Simple Collages

Fri.-Sat. June 12-13: INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS (2 Options)

  • Vector Portraits: Combine vector work and photo editing.

  • Poster Design: Combine shape building, patterns, and collage work.

Weds. June 17: Advanced Part 1, After Effects

  • Basic Set-Up

Thurs. June 18: Advanced Part 2, After Effects

  • Basic Animations

Fri.-Sat. June 19-20: ADVANCED PROJECT

  • Instagram Story: Take the same story from beginner level, and elevate it.

Any later date: Ask me for help any time! I also know Premiere Pro & InDesign, so if you have questions, reach out to me at mtbowler@umass.edu :)

Earlier Event: March 9
Center for Women and Community (CWC)
Later Event: August 24
First Day of the Fall 2020 Semester