Optimizing the three most popular publishing tools for maximum results is the goal of this course. Learn to analyze a project from start to finish, anticipate corrections, make effective tool choices, reformat text and graphics, and utilize materials from one application in another. Ira Robbins Limited to 14. Working with the major graphic design softwares, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and QuarkXPress, students learn basic principles of graphic design while exploring the role of the computer in the design process. Learn the fundamentals of visual thinking, concept development, typography, composition, and color.
Assignments are project-based, allowing students to develop individual design approaches.
Alex Motzenbecker Limited to 14. Director is the program of choice for animation, multimedia, and Web design. Professional uses include CD-ROMS, DVDs, Shockwave games and animations, and interactive kiosks. This introductory workshop concentrates on creating cel-like animations using the Paint window to create the art and the Score window to sequence the animation and add sound. The students are also introduced to the basics of Lingo, Director's powerful scripting language, in order to add interactivity to their animations.