Adobe Creative Suite:
INTRODUCTORY & CERTIFICATE COURSES
ADOBE DREAMWEAVER | ADOBE PHOTOSHOP | ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR | ADOBE INDESIGN
ADVANCED ADOBE PHOTOSHOP | ADOBE PROJECT WORKSHOP
Creating digitally is simple and satisfying when you utilize the tools and functions of Adobe Creative Suite 4: Photoshop®, Illustrator®, InDesign® and Dreamweaver®. Learn to integrate Illustrator’s crisp line capacities with state-of-the-art Photoshop effects, then easily import and manipulate from within the dynamic page layout program of InDesign, or publish to the web with Dreamweaver. Though each course is offered as an introduction to the application, the instructor is knowledgeable and able to answer advanced questions.
Earn an Adobe Creative Suite Certificate of Completion* upon completion of three classes (Photoshop and Illustrator, plus either InDesign or Dreamweaver).
Though not required, upon enrollment in any of the courses and with the purchase of an HSU ID card ($5), you will be eligible to purchase the academic version of the Adobe CS 4 software from the HSU Bookstore at a substantial savings.
Students work individually on Macintosh computers. Knowledge of computer basics required.
To receive your Certificate of Completion, fill out a certificate request form upon completion of all three courses and submit it to the Office of Extended Education. Request form available from the instructor or at this link (PDF).
Intro to Adobe Photoshop® CS5
Adobe Photoshop CS5 is the quintessential imaging application for digital camera enthusiasts, professional photographers and other digital media artists.
This fast-paced course, aimed at beginners and professionals, offers an introduction to basic digital image reproduction and tools, as well as hands-on experience learning the powerful features of Photoshop’s image-editing strategies and techniques.
With on-screen demonstration throughout, you will complete a series of supplied exercises utilizing layer masks and adjustments, painting, repairing, filters and effects. Techniques learned in Photoshop are easily transferred to Photoshop Elements.
date ..... Tues./Thurs., Jan. 17-31
time ..... 6:30-9 p.m.
fee .... $125
place ..... Jenkins Hall 212
instr ..... Annie Reid
course ..... EENC X031, 27859
Intro to Adobe Illustrator® CS5
Illustrator is used extensively for logos, technical and free-form illustrations, banners, posters, business cards and stationary, as well as quick-to-load web images.
Based on in-class demonstration utilizing hands-on experience, you will complete a variety of supplied exercises familiarizing you with the efficiency of tracing, drawing and editing digital images with pen tools; flowing type to paths; converting any photographic image to outlines; applying special effects and painting with color, textures and gradients. You will also learn the diversity and ease of working on layers.
Though this is an introductory course for all levels, you will be introduced to several advanced Illustrator tricks and capabilities. Drawing skills are not needed; in fact, Illustrator offers everyone the opportunity to create beautiful artwork with no prior drawing skills.
date ..... Tues./Thurs., Feb. 21-March 6
time ..... 6:30-9 p.m.
fee .... $125
place ..... Jenkins Hall 212
instr ..... Annie Reid
course ..... EENC X031, 27855
Intro to Adobe Dreamweaver® CS5
Dreamweaver CS5 makes it possible for anyone to create and upload web pages and sites. Assuming class participants have no previous knowledge of web development, this introductory course goes step-by-step through the basic tools, panels and features of this dynamic Adobe web application.
Discover Dreamweaver’s simple interactive features such as links, navigation tabs and widgets. Create a web slideshow of multiple images. Learn the essentials of CSS, site structure, importing images, text, audio and movie clips. You will be guided through the steps necessary to publish a website. Using Dreamweaver, your web design can go live with no html code knowledge necessary!
Note: An online website is not necessary for this course; however, to practice, students may wish to use the individual HSU web account available to all HSU students. To do so, enroll in this course two weeks prior to the first class and contact the HSU Help Desk (826-HELP) for assistance setting up your individual log-in, password and activated web account.
date ..... Tues./Thurs., March 20-April 3
time ..... 6:30-9 p.m.
fee .... $125
place ..... Jenkins Hall 212
instr ..... Annie Reid
course ..... EENC X031, 27853
Intro to Adobe InDesign® CS5
Learn the simple and effective page layout program that not only offers the advantage of integrating and editing images from Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat, but also simplifies publishing features to successfully print all your newsletter, online and printed book projects.
This class is a hands-on exploration into the InDesign page layout, type and linked image features. You will learn the use of tools, menus and panels to create single and complex multi-page documents. Basic typographic terminology will be defined and applied, including special text effects.
Through a series of in-class exercises, you will achieve an understanding of layer attributes, master pages, guides and margins, color definition, and linked graphic and multi-media formats.
date ..... Tues./Thurs., April 10-24
time ..... 6:30-9 p.m.
fee .... $125
place ..... Jenkins Hall 212
instr ..... Annie Reid
course ..... EENC X031, 27857
Advanced Adobe Photoshop® CS5
This one-day course is a beyond-the-basics opportunity to learn the tricks and techniques that maximize Photoshop CS5’s professional potential. The instructor will demonstrate complex features and timesaving actions empowering participants to work in an advanced Photoshop environment.
Explore advanced image and color adjustments, retouch and repair techniques, channel features and advanced compositing. Manipulate your images on layers using complete color control. Gain an understanding of color management, ICC profiles and print quality consistency. Learn to manage your metadata including copyright information, files and workflow from within the Adobe Bridge application.
No materials are required. Instruction will be demonstrated on a large overhead screen with the hands-on capability to follow each step using supplied files. You will have the opportunity to discuss each stage of the process.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Adobe Photoshop or approval of the instructor.
Preregistration required.
date ..... Sat., Feb. 25
time ..... 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
fee .... $75
place ..... Jenkins Hall 212
instr ..... Annie Reid
course ..... EENC X031, 27828
Adobe CS5 Project Workshop
This workshop offers individualized instruction for participants as they create — from start to finish — a project of their choice using one or more of the Adobe applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver).
The workshop is a unique opportunity to create that newsletter template, logo, design or digital art project you’ve always wanted to begin, but put off when technical questions arose. Through in-depth individual instruction, the instructor offers years of experience to assist you
while you complete your individual project.
You will be expected to bring projects to work on in the lab. Project time outside of class may be necessary, but will be your choice. Projects must be pre-approved by instructor.
Prerequisite: Completion of the introduction course in the Adobe software required, or approval of the instructor.
date ..... Wed./Sat., April 21-May 5
time ..... Wed. 6:30-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
fee .... $150
place ..... Jenkins Hall 212
instr ..... Annie Reid
course ..... EENC X031, 27830
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Annie Reid is a a painter, designer, illustrator and printmaker who works from her North Coast studio. Her artwork has been reproduced in both national and international print projects. Through teaching, Reid has shared her enthusiasm for digital media with others for over 20 years (anniereid.com).