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Contact: Kathy Berigan, kberigan@dcs.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-263-3494 or 800-442-4617 • Fax 608-262-1694
Location: 713 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703

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Fall and spring classes are held in the H.C. White computer lab and include Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Digital Photography, and Adobe Lightroom. Check the Web site for upcoming dates.

Adobe InDesign: advanced

In this class you learn how to set up and employ master sheets effectively, design with frames, and useInDesign’s drawing tools. You also learn techniques for working with tables and multiple-page documents.

F, Apr 11, 9 am-4 pm, Computer & Media Center, College Library, HC White, 600 N Park St, Limit 13, 0.6 CEU, $290, Program #7030
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NEW Adobe Lightroom: introduction

Learn the essentials for capturing, sorting, organizing, editing, correcting, and outputting photographic images using Adobe Lightroom. This software program encompasses most photographic applications and makes working on your computer more productive. Workshop examines special applications such as applying copyright and other p to images, exporting images, and creating slideshows. We also review photos you've taken, photos you shoot during the class, and problematic sample images.

Instructor: Michael Kienitz
F, Apr 18, 9 am-4 pm, Computer & Media Center, College Library, HC White, 600 N Park St, Limit 13, 0.6 CEU, $290, Program #7047
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Adobe Photoshop: introduction

This hands-on workshop introduces the basic tools for preparing an image at the desired size and quality for print and for the Web. Learn how to: enhance, tone, size, and sharpen grayscale and color photos; determine correct resolution; remove scratches and dust; composite images; add type; clone portions of one image onto another; work with layers, and optimize images and graphics for the Web.

Instructor: Michael Kienitz
9 am-4 pm, Computer & Media Center, College Library, HC White, 600 N Park St, Limit 13, 0.6 CEU, $290

Section 2: Program #7035, F, Apr 25
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Adobe Photoshop: advanced

This hands-on workshop focuses on advanced aspects of tools, modes, image adjustments, layer masks, separations, calibration, process and spot color, and achieving predictable reproduction in a desktop prepress environment. We also cover adjustment layers, actions and the history palette. Bring projects for assistance. Prerequisite: Adobe Photoshop Intro or equivalent experience.

F, May 9, 9 am-4 pm, Computer & Media Center, College Library, HC White, 600 N Park St, Limit 13, 0.6 CEU, $290, Program #7033
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Creating promotional materials

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NEW Digital photography: introduction

Digital cameras let photographers bypass film and processing and view and store images directly on their computers. Working hands-on in this class, you explore the advantages and limitations of consumer-level (less than $1,000) cameras and learn how to get the best results from them. Topics include size, resolution, image enhancement in the computer and output. Bring your own digital camera.

Instructor: Michael Kienitz
F, May 2, 9 am-4 pm, Computer & Media Center, College Library, HC White, 600 N Park St, Limit 13, 0.6 CEU, $290, Program #7049
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Dreamweaver: introduction

This workshop acquaints you with MacroMedia’s powerful Web-design application. Topics include an overview of the Dreamweaver interface including the toolbar, property inspector, and objects panel. Learn how to set up a basic home page.

Instructor: Celeste Anton
W, Apr 9, 9 am-4 pm, Computer & Media Center, College Library, HC White, 600 N Park St, Limit 13, 0.6 CEU, $290, Program #7039
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Effective strategies for evaluating and improving Web sites

Web sites can be a cost effective and powerful method of communicating and connecting with audiences. Through case-study presentations, the instructor demonstrates best business practices, available technology (including low-cost or no-cost options), search engine optimization, hosting options, e-mail marketing, blogging, and using audio/video. This is an overview for those who want to build or improve their Web site; it is not a hands-on computer workshop.

Instructor: Don Stanley
W, July 9, 9 am-4 pm, Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St, Limit 25, 0.6 CEU, $150, Program #7001
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Cancellation policy: If you are unable to attend or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not attend, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692.

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