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Frequently Asked Questions

• What software and hardware are required for digital graphic design courses?

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  Requirements depend on the specific workshop. The Vector Lettering Workshop and Intro to Illustrator require a laptop with Adobe Illustrator pre-installed. Procreate Basics requires an iPad Pro with the Procreate app and an Apple Pencil. For specialized courses like Introduction to Font Design, participants use type-specific software called Fontlab, while the DIY Zine series utilizes Adobe InDesign.

• Are there prerequisites for attending advanced design workshops?

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  Introductory classes like 'Intro to Illustrator' and 'How to Make Anything in Photoshop' are suitable for beginners with no experience. However, advanced sessions such as 'Creative Lettering' and 'Introduction to Font Design' require a decent comprehension of typography and moderate to advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator to follow the computerized design development.

• What is the typical duration and schedule for intensive design programs?

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  Intensive courses are generally structured as two-day programs, such as the Adobe After Effects for Beginners and the Adobe Illustrator Course for Beginners, which both run from 9:30 am or 10:00 am until 3:30 pm or 4:00 pm. Single-day masterclasses, like the Vector Lettering Workshop, typically last between 4 and 4.5 hours.

• What specific technical skills are taught in the Photoshop and Illustrator modules?

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  Photoshop modules focus on non-destructive practices, layers, and the dynamics of the lasso and brush tools. Illustrator modules cover vector graphics foundations, including the pen tool, art boards, CMYK and RGB color spaces, gradients, and preparing files for professional print and web output.

• Are physical materials provided for illustration and design classes?

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  Provision of materials varies by class. The Realistic Portrait Illustration Drawing Workshop provides a Staedtler Art Kit for participants to keep, and the Foundation Calligraphy for Beginners course includes a calligraphy kit in the enrollment fee. For digital workshops, students must bring their own devices with software pre-installed, though some sessions provide USBs with ready-made digital textures.

• What professional deliverables can I expect to complete during these courses?

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  Participants produce specific professional assets including a mini portfolio piece in the Basic UX Design Introduction, 100% vector print-ready final artwork in the Vector Lettering masterclass, and a 16-page mini annual planner or goal setter in the Learn-to-Riso workshop.