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( Graphics, Desktop Publishing ) - COMPUTERS
INDESIGN CS2 - INTRODUCTION
Adobe InDesign is a powerful, design-oriented publishing software. Start off with a solid foundation in how to work with files, set preferences, use grids, work with text, style sheets, graphic elements, images, color and text utilities. What you learn in this course can be applied to other Adobe InDesign versions. Strong computer skills a must.
Denise O’Wesney
Four class meetings CEU 1.2
$239 SCHRANK NORTH 452
13819 Mon 6-9 p.m. Sept. 8-29
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INDESIGN CS2 - ADVANCED
Go beyond the basics and get ready for the cool stuff. Learn tricks and shortcuts along the way that will save you time and make your projects really stand out. Learn how to control long documents and create a table of contents, indexes, and jumps. What you learn in this course can be applied to other Adobe InDesign versions. Prerequisite Adobe InDesign Introduction.
Denise O’Wesney
Two class meetings CEU 0.6
$129 SCHRANK NORTH 452
13821 Mon 6-9 p.m. Oct. 20 and 27
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS2 –
THE BASICS
Adobe Illustrator software defines the future of vector graphics with groundbreaking creative options and powerful tools for efficiently publishing artwork on the Web, in print, everywhere. You will learn to navigate the software, create and save files, create simple illustrations, draw basic shapes, modify objects, paint with brushes, drawing paths, change fill and stroke options, learn the design tools, work with text. This is not a beginning computer course. Strong computer skills are a must.
Janet Kullman
Five class meetings CEU 1.2
$239 SCHRANK NORTH 452
13900 Wed 6-8:30 p.m. Sept. 10-Oct. 8
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ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR CS2 – ADVANCED
After learning the basics, you can expand your knowledge of Illustrator by working with advanced type features: tabs, MM Design palettes. You will learn to modify images by transforming objects, use the pathfinder, manage colors and create masks, apply color filters, pen and ink filters, and special effects, work with master images, assign URL’s to objects, automate tasks, record, and play actions. Prerequisite: Adobe Illustrator Basic.
Janet Kullman
Five class meetings CEU 1.2
$239 SCHRANK NORTH 452
13901 Wed 6-8:30 p.m. Oct. 22-Nov. 19
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PHOTOSHOP LEVEL 1
This hands-on course will introduce methods of contemporary electronic imaging in Photoshop. Includes instruction and practice in photo corrections and enhancements, photo retouching and repairing, selection techniques, using layers, using masks and channels and more. Emphasizes how to work quickly and efficiently. If you are new to Adobe Photoshop, this is a great introduction. This course is applicable to all versions of Photoshop through CS3; Photoshop CS2 will be used in class. Prerequisite: Working knowledge of your computer and its operating system. Must be able to use the keyboard and mouse. Must be able to find and open files and save files.
Paul Venditti
Five class meetings CEU 1.5
$289 SCHRANK NORTH 452
13834 Tue 6-9 p.m. Sept. 9-Oct. 7
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PHOTOSHOP LEVEL 2
There is always more to learn in Photoshop. This course will expand on the techniques and shortcuts presented in the Level I course with concentration on more advanced features. Includes instruction and practice in vector drawing techniques, advanced layer techniques, compositing, recording and using actions to automate steps, and more. Emphasizes how to work quickly and efficiently. This course is applicable to all versions of Photoshop through CS3; Photoshop CS2 will be used in class. Prerequisite: Photoshop Level I or equivalent experience.
Paul Venditti
Five class meetings CEU 1.2
$239 SCHRANK NORTH 452
13835 Tue 6-8:30 p.m. Nov. 11-Dec. 9
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CREATING WEB GRAPHICS WITH PHOTOSHOP
Photoshop features dozens of useful tools to help you create Web graphics even if you are not a graphic designer. Just a little knowledge from this class can maximize your graphic skills and help your Web sites stand out. Includes how to create graphics and photos with transparent backgrounds, convert a color photo to monochrome, use blending options to give your graphics depth
and dimension, rasterize your text to improve "animated.gifs" (running slide show of photos and graphics). You will also become familiar with the many ways of saving graphics only for the Web. Prerequisite: proficient computer skills using Windows and the Internet.
Mark Welfley
One class meeting CEU 0.3
$59 SCHRANK NORTH 452
13808 Fri 1-4 p.m. Nov. 14
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Do you have advanced skills with Adobe software and teaching experience? We are accepting resumes for part-time teaching positions in Adobe Creative Suite software. There is an immediate opening for teaching Adobe Acrobat, as well as upcoming opportunities in other Adobe applications. Please send your resume as an attachment to: conted@uakron.edu
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