DDM 130 - Introduction to Adobe Web Tools

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

CIS 120 (formerly offered as CS120) or documented proficiency in the past ten years.

Course Description: Provides an overview of various Adobe^® applications including Acrobat DC, Dreamweaver, Spark, Portfolio and Behance to create web and portfolio sites, social media posts and videos. Free productivity applications for time and income tracking, creating estimates and invoices, and project management will also be explored.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Determine with a variety of Adobe^® applications for website development and social media post design and understand their functionality and best use.
CLO#2: Demonstrate how to use advanced features of Adobe^® Acrobat.
CLO#3: Utilize Adobe^® Dreamweaver to create website pages and understand its usage and capabilities.
CLO#4: Use Adobe^® Spark to create web pages, social media posts and videos for popular social media platforms.
CLO#5: Demonstrate a functional understanding of page layout using CSS and layers.
CLO#6: Use Adobe^® Portfolio to create a professional portfolio of design work.
CLO#7: Demonstrate a general understanding of many common productivity apps, their value, benefits and usage. (ILO: Information Literacy)
CLO#8: Demonstrate basic web design principles.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Access to the Internet and a personal computer with Adobe CC (or access to the college computer labs). Portable USB drives, cloud storage.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (30) and a standard RCC delivery of (33) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (36) hours per term.