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Listed below are the various tools and topics that will be covered in the workshops.  
Macromedia Dreamweaver

Macromedia Dreamweaver is the leading tool for designing websites. If you have to design a webpage for class, maintain a website or upload files to WebCT, we can teach you what to do.
In our beginners class we will teach you the basics of web design, such as

  • What is HTML
  • How to create a link on a page
  • How to add pictures to a page
  • How to change the color of your page
  • How to change font of your text

In our intermediate class we will teach you:

  • How to create a site to keep all your files properly placed
  • How to create a template so that you can up date all your pages at one time
  • Different types of layouts

In our advanced class we will cover:

  • Cascading style sheets to better manage your site
  • Mailing from a webpage
  • Rollover links and buttons
  • Adding sound and video
  • Forms
  • Interacting with a database
Adobe Photoshop

Weather it is touching up photos, creating a collage, designing a poster for a conference, Photoshop is right tool for you. Apart from being the most powerful consumer photo editing software, Photoshop is also the tool of choice for design professionals around the world. In our training sessions we teach you using real world practical examples. We offer three levels of Photoshop training:

Beginner training:

  • We will help you to become familiar with the tools and editors of Photoshop.
  • We show you how to create a canvas and explain to you the different color modes that affect the printing of your project
  • Adding  a photo to your canvas
  • Adding text to your canvas
  • Using spell check in Photoshop
  • Aligning your text
  • Adding effects to text

Intermediate training:

  • Red eye removal
  • Cleaning up a photo
  • Using the magic wand tool to remove unwanted images
  • Using the lasso tool to modify and image
  • Making an image darker or lighter, increasing shadows
  • Duplicating parts an image

Advanced training:

  • Grouping objects for easy
  • Adding gradients a background
  • Adding textures to your backgrounds
  • Watermarking images
  • Getting your project ready for print
 
Pre Req* In order to for anyone to take the intermediate or advanced training out-right.... A Test out project will be made available to evaluate skill levels.  
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