Certificate in Graphic Production: Beginning

Take all five classes and receive a certificate showing you've mastered the fundamentals of graphic production. Whether you are a business owner or office professional who needs to communicate more effectively with your graphic designer or are seeking to upgrade your computer skills for a competitive edge in the job market, our Certificate in Graphic Production: Beginning will provide you with a solid foundation in graphic production essentials using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.

S8084 / Sessions 10
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Raaka / Sanders
$475

Start Date:4/5
End Date: 5/12
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Certificate in Graphic Production: Continuing

Continue your training with this in-depth exploration of the advanced features of Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator CS3 and take your graphic production skills to the next level!

S8088 / Sessions 8
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Raaka / Sanders
$379

Start Date:5/17
End Date: 6/16
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Certificate in Web Design: Beginning

S8092 / Sessions 8
Tu and Th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Groves
$379

Start Date:4/20
End Date: 6/3
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Design for Non-Designers

Do you design newsletters or flyers but have little or no formal design training? Then join us for an introduction to the basic concepts of two-dimensional design using Adobe CS3. Topics will include organizing visual data, using color as a design tool, and effectively managing fonts. We also will explore applying design concepts to digital images. This hands-on course will enable you to noticeably improve the quality and impact of your visual projects and publications!

S8148 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Featherston
$129

Start Date:4/19
End Date: 4/21
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Introduction to Graphic Concepts with Adobe CS3

Whether you do your own desktop publishing or work with an outside printer, webmaster, or marketing firm, it helps to understand the basics of graphic concepts. This class will cover the various graphic file formats--from .jpgs to .eps, raster and vector graphics, TrueType and Open fonts, plus how to prepare files for your printer. Students will gain hands-on experience formatting text, installing fonts, adjusting photos without loss of resolution, and sending attachments that work. Class will also provide an introduction to color management as well as valuable tricks for working with both PC and Macintosh. Prerequisite: students should have some basic experience using at least one graphics program such as Microsoft Publisher, PageMaker, Quark, or the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).

S8368 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Raaka / Sanders
$129

Start Date:4/5
End Date: 4/7
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Getting Started with Photoshop

In this introduction to Adobe Photoshop you'll learn the fundamentals of this powerful image editing program. We'll cover the basics of the menus, tools, and palettes as well as touch on layers, selections, and masking. By course's end, you'll have mastered the basics and be ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level. Textbook, included in course fee, is provided at first session. Class is applicable to Photoshop CS, CS2, CS3 and CS4.

S8304 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sanders
$129

Start Date:4/12
End Date: 4/14
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Photoshop--Level 2

Continue your exploration of Photoshop as we work with advanced layer techniques, gain an understanding of how to use curves for image enhancement, and learn to sharpen images for output. Class will also include an introduction to Photoshop's powerful brushes panel. Textbook, included in course fee, is provided at first session. Prerequisite: Getting Started with Photoshop or equivalent knowledge.

S8484 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sanders
$129

Start Date:5/17
End Date: 5/19
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Photoshop--Level 3

This class will explore several advanced Photoshop techniques, including working with channels and masks to create complex selections. Class will also discuss automating the workflow with actions and batch processing as well as take an in-depth look at color management. Prerequisite: Photoshop--Level 2 or equivalent knowledge.

S8488 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Sanders
$129

Start Date:5/24
End Date: 5/26
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Getting Started with InDesign

Learn to create professional looking newsletters, flyers, posters, and PDF files for the web or commercial printing using InDesign CS3. Class will cover the latest techniques for working with text and graphics to create multiple page layouts. Class is applicable to earlier versions of InDesign. Textbook, included in course fee, will be provided at first class. Prerequisite: Experience with creating, saving, and editing text using either the PC or Macintosh platform. Previous experience with an Adobe application is helpful.

S8288 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Raaka
$129

Start Date:5/3
End Date: 5/5
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

InDesign--Level 2

Discover more advanced features of InDesign CS3 such as Master Pages, Paragraph Styles, and professional text formatting. This hands-on class will also explore many more of InDesign's panels, including the Links Panel which is essential for working with imported graphics and text. We'll also look at creating colors, the Swatches Panel, and a wide assortment of special effects including transparency and gradients. Textbook, included in course fee, will be provided at first class. Prerequisite: Getting Started with InDesign or instructor permission.

S8352 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Raaka
$129

Start Date:5/10
End Date: 5/12
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

InDesign--Level 3

Continue your exploration of the more advanced features of InDesign CS3. We will review Master Pages and discover more options for Paragraph Styles as well as time-saving editing features such as "Find & Replace" and Spell-check. Additional topics will include creating and working with Tables, Libraries, and Templates and further practice using linked text frames and working with longer documents. Prerequisite: The first two levels of InDesign or instructor permission.

S8356 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Raaka
$129

Start Date:6/14
End Date: 6/16
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Getting Started with Illustrator

This introduction to Illustrator CS3 will teach you timesaving tricks for creating sharp and crisp artwork. Discover Illustrator's amazing tracing tool, powerful text editing, and how to integrate with other Adobe programs such as Flash, Photoshop, and InDesign. Textbook, included in course fee, will be provided at first class. Prerequisite: previous experience with editing text, saving and printing in at least one other application on the Macintosh or PC platform.

S8284 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Raaka
$129

Start Date:4/26
End Date: 4/28
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Illustrator--Level 2

Explore Illustrator's more advanced features! Learn how to edit and create new brushes, patterns, and gradients; work with Illustrator's amazing effects; and manage effects using the Appearance Panel. Course will cover compound shapes, using the Pathfinder Panel and paths commands, and the powerful "Live Trace" and "Live Paint" features. You'll also gain more experience editing graphics and using the Pen Tool. Textbook, included in course fee, will be provided at first session. Prerequisite: Getting Started with Illustrator or equivalent knowledge.

S8348 / Sessions 2
M and W from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Raaka
$129

Start Date:6/7
End Date: 6/9
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Fundamentals of Web Design

What makes a website stand out? What is necessary to create an online store? How can you make your website easier to locate? Instructor Dawn Groves will answer these questions and cover topics such as how to structure your website, register a domain name, choose a service provider, and more! This lecture/hands-on course will include a tour of Dreamweaver CS3, the premier website development software package.

S8252 / Sessions 2
Tu and Th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Groves
$129

Start Date:4/20
End Date: 4/22
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Getting Started with Dreamweaver--Introduction

Explore the basics of website development using Dreamweaver CS3. Learn how to define a website using predefined templates and then create and format the web pages using images, tables, colors, and more. Class also includes a hands-on introduction to HTML. Textbook, included with course fee, is provided in the first class. Familiarity with Word and Windows strongly recommended.

S8268 / Sessions 2
Tu and Th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Groves
$129

Start Date:5/4
End Date: 5/6
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Getting Started with Dreamweaver--Level 2

Join us for this continuation of Getting Started with Dreamweaver--Introduction. Topics will include adding links and anchors, image maps, simple navigation bars, rollovers, layout tables, and more. Prerequisite: Getting Started with Dreamweaver--Introduction or instructor permission. Class text is the same book used in introductory course.

S8272 / Sessions 2
Tu and Th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Groves
$129

Start Date:5/18
End Date: 5/20
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Getting Started with Dreamweaver--Level 3

This continuation of Getting Started with Dreamweaver--Level 2 will explore efficiency techniques such as customizing templates, using history and library panels, checking validation reports, and getting your site online. Prerequisite: Getting Started with Dreamweaver--Level 2 or instructor permission. Class text is the same book used in introductory and Level 2 courses.

S8276 / Sessions 2
Tu and Th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Groves
$129

Start Date:6/1
End Date: 6/3
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J

Getting Started with Dreamweaver--CSS

Speed up web page display time, improve accessibility and simplify maintenance with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). This class is a short introduction to the fundamental components of CSS using the Dreamweaver CS3 interface. You'll understand how CSS works in Dreamweaver and be able to decipher a CSS source file. This class is attached the Dreamweaver CS3 class series. Familiarity with Dreamweaver CS3 and HTML is highly recommended.

W8234 / Sessions 1
M from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Groves
$55

Start Date:3/22
End Date: 3/22
WCC - Foundation Building - Ste 101J