Graphic Arts Workshops - Graphic Communication Institute

Photoshop: Basic Production for Web and Print

Saturday, September 4, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Led by Cal Poly professor Brian Lawler.

This short course will give you the skills to prepare images for print and electronic delivery. We concentrate on making images the right size for every purpose, and making every image as good as it can be. Simple cropping, resizing and retouching will be the focus, followed by practical retouching and enhancement techniques that will improve every image.
To learn more, visit Photoshop: Basic Production for Web and Print.
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Saturdays, September 11 and 18, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Led by Cal Poly professor Lorraine Donegan.

This course will familiarize participants with basic InDesign techniques including new document construction and how to work with text and graphics using the InDesign interface. You'll learn how to apply typographic principles to create a professional newsletter, flyer or brochure.
To learn more, visit InDesign CS5 Jumpstart.
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Saturdays, September 11 and 18, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Led by Cal Poly instructor Ken Rothmuller.

This course will teach attendees the three fundamental technologies that are at the heart of every page: HTML (to specify the content), CSS (to specify the content’s style) and JavaScript (to describe the behavior). Whether you are a novice web developer or you already have some web development experience, this course will broaden your knowledge and expose you to some of the latest, cutting-edge technologies that will be available in up and coming standards.
To learn more, visit Deconstructing Web Pages.
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Saturday, September 25, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Led by independent consultant Hal Hinderliter.

Authors and publishers are increasingly moving to e-books for the iPad, Kindle or other devices. Learn the concepts and methods that turn static two-dimensional print projects into living, breathing e-publications in this informative workshop. Learn to export e-books in EPUB, PDF, RTF and text formats, using Adobe's latest versions of InDesign and Acrobat. We will also discuss the pros and cons of using Flash, embedded videos, HTML5 and much more! Jump onboard the future of publishing in this fast-paced training event.
To learn more, visit E-Books and Digital Publishing.
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