Forms Workshops

An overview of the use of layers, one of Photoshop’s most powerful features.

Understanding how to work with layers starts with understanding some basics about what layers are, what their capabilities are, what functions are in the layers palette, and how to locate all that you need to apply basic layer power. Emphasis will be placed on individual student projects both for photographic manipulation and graphics. Basic knowledge of Photoshop required.

More info on the instructor, Laureen Griffin: http://laureengriffin.com/index.php

Learn concepts of basic web design and how to upload content using the FTP uplink process.

This workshop provides an introduction to creating a web site and provides instruction in HTML, the programming language used to create documents for display on the Internet. The workshop will also demonstrate some of the free tools and programs available to help you create your own website or blog. Bring texts, digital images and ideas and be prepared to experiment. Familiarity with PC or Apple computers is helpful.

More info on instructor Laura Deutch: http://crackingopen.org/

This workshop is an introduction to the primary elements of story telling - passion for the idea, characters worth meeting, a message with meaning – as they relate to screenwriting. The workshop is designed to explore your personal voice and encourage a regular writing practice. Participants will be expected to do weekly writing assignments and should have a story idea that they are working on.

You’ve learned the basics of Final Cut Pro, now you must apply those skills to turn your raw footage into a compelling story. Designed for participants who have begun editing a project, this workshop explores the language of editing – the meaning of a shot, scene, transitions – and will help you develop a structure and form for your work. Participants must request a meeting with instructor prior to registering. There will be some review of the functions of Final Cut Pro, but basic proficiency is assumed.

Learn how to edit, retouch, paint, manipulate and create still images using the industry standard graphic design program, Adobe Photoshop. Quickly become familiarized with Photoshop's interface and workflow. This class is useful for anyone wanting to create graphics for print, web and video. General computer literacy is required. Recommended for those interested in the Autodesk Maya 3D workshop.

Learn how to edit, retouch, paint, manipulate and create still images using the industry standard graphic design program, Adobe Photoshop. Quickly become familiarized with Photoshop's interface and workflow. This class is useful for anyone wanting to create graphics for print, web and video. General computer literacy is required. Recommended for those interested in the Autodesk Maya 3D workshop.

This workshop provides an introduction to creating a web site and provides instruction in HTML, the programming language used to create documents for display on the Internet. Participants will learn concepts of basic web design and how to upload content using the FTP uplink process. The workshop will also demonstrate some of the free tools and programs available to help you create your own website or blog. Bring texts, digital images and ideas and be prepared to experiment. Familiarity with PC or Apple computers is helpful.

This workshop is an introduction to the primary elements of story telling - passion for the idea, characters worth meeting, a message with meaning – as they relate to screenwriting. The workshop is designed to explore your personal voice and encourage a regular writing practice. Participants will be expected to do weekly writing assignments and should have a story idea that they are working on.

Learn how to edit, retouch, paint, manipulate and create still images using the industry standard graphic design program, Adobe Photoshop. Quickly become familiarized with Photoshop's interface and workflow. This class is useful for anyone wanting to create graphics for print, web and video. General computer literacy is required. Recommended for those interested in the Autodesk Maya 3D workshop.

This workshop will introduce participants to new media concepts, processes and best practices for preparing, publishing and streaming media specifically destined for the web. Participants will be introduced to the applications, methods and tools for streaming media over the web including capturing, compressing and encoding tools, major streaming media formats and players, and multiple choices of free internet TV platforms and video channels (beyond YouTube) to host and distribute video.