Explore graphic design through imagery, typography and creating meaning through the manipulation of visual elements. Open to ages 15 to 18. Course descriptionLearn to combine text and graphics in support of a message. Gain technical skills in Adobe Creative software, the programs used by professional designers. Discover how to apply composition and color principles to a design. Explore composition and color principles and apply them to create album covers, book covers, posters, or magazine spreads. Engage in hands-on projects to produce work that adds depth and variety to a student portfolio. / This computer-based class is held in an MCAD computer lab and students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software during class. / Material fee of $25 included in course tuition. / This class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays for two weeks, a total of 4 sessions.Open to students ages 15 to 18. Students must meet the age requirement by August 1, 2026. Please review our complete Teen Policies as well as our General Policies prior to completing your registration. Class meeting detailsThis course meets in person on MCAD's campus.PrerequisitesPrevious experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are helpful, but not required.Required materialsSupplies for the first classpen or pencilnotebook or sketchbookUSB drive or cloud storage option for saving work.The materials fee for this class will cover the required supplies.What to wearClothes appropriate for messy creativity.Questions?Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $212.00 Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens February 2. Date: Tue, Jun 23, 2026 - Thu, Jul 2, 2026 Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m. Day(s) of the week: Tuesday Thursday Ages: Open to ages 15 to 18. Term: Summer 2026 Instructor: Wen-Li Chen Location: In Person SKU: CST 9581 01 SU26 Prerequisites: Previous experience with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are helpful, but not required.