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Courses
Courses that have been split into Beginners and Advanced, with
the exception of Macromedia Flash, have the same course material.
Because those without prior knowledge of digital graphics proceed
at a slower rate, we have extended the duration of these courses
to accomodate the beginner's pace of learning.
All courses can also be taken on a one-to-one basis. Please click here for details.
COURSES LIST
How To Make a Rich Media PDF in InDesign CS
How To Make Rich Media
Acrobat: Forms, Links, Bookmarks & Menus
Digital Prepress for Professionals
Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
WEB PAGE DESIGN 1: Essentials and HTML
WEB PAGE DESIGN 2: Macromedia Dreamweaver
WEB DESIGN 3: Macromedia Flash Basic
WEB DESIGN 4: Macromedia Flash Advanced
• How
To Make a Rich Media PDF in InDesign CS
ADVANCED ONLY
PREREQUISITES:
knowledge of at least one page layout program (eg. InDesign,
QuarkXPress or PageMaker), the basic concept of interactive
components (eg. buttons, links, anchors, etc.) and the basics
of Photoshop & Illustrator.
DURATION:
24 hours in eight sessions (once or twice a week)
FEE:
$960 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)You
will create a multi-page rich media PDF publication.
You will also create and edit your own sound files,
videos, slide shows and a 360° panorama
using iLife, The VR Worx and QuickTime Pro.
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• How To Make Rich Media
ADVANCED ONLY
PREREQUISITES:
basic knowledge of photography, sound, video and Photoshop
DURATION: 12 hours in four sessions (once a week)
FEE: $480 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
Learn how to create basic media content
for use in Rich Media Projects. Learn how to create and edit
basic audio, capture and edit video, and even create QTVR.
Edit your own musical sound files (simple voice-overs and loops).
Produce a quick video, and even a 360° panorama or object
QTVR. This course demonstrates how easy it can be done by using
Apple's iLife, The VR Worx and QuickTime Pro.
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• Acrobat
6: Forms, Links, Bookmarks and Menus
ADVANCED ONLY
PREREQUISITES: knowledge of at least one
page layout program (eg. InDesign, QuarkXPress or PageMaker)
and the basic concept of interactive components (eg. buttons,
links, anchors, etc.)
DURATION:12 hours in four sessions (once
a week)
FEE: $480 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
Creating a PDF is not Adobe Distiller alone. Learn about the tools
available in Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional to create Links, Buttons
and Interactive forms with help menus that can be sent by email.
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• Digital
Prepress for Professionals
BEGINNERS
PREREQUISITES: owning a computer and basic
knowledge of its operating system
DURATION: 30 hrs in ten sessions (once or twice a week)
FEE: $850 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
ADVANCED
PREREQUISITES:
knowledge of computer operating system and/or experience in design/graphic
industry
DURATION: 24 hrs in eight sessions (once or twice a week)
FEE: $725 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
This course will take you through all processes involved in the
preparation of a publication for printing, including terminology,
layout, typography and design principles and interaction of bitmap
and vector software.
You will create spot and process colour projects to specs, using
Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop,
colour-separate them and prep them for output.
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• ADOBE INDESIGN or QUARKXPRESS
BEGINNERS
PREREQUISITES: owning a computer and basic
knowledge of its operating system
DURATION: 30 hrs in ten sessions (once or twice a week)
FEE: $850 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
ADVANCED
PREREQUISITES: knowledge of computer operating
system and/or experience in design/graphic industry
DURATION: 24 hrs in eight sessions (once or twice a week)
FEE: $725 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
In this course you will learn:
- how
to use typographic controls and keyboard shortcuts for fast
and efficient workflow
- how to import and edit EPS and TIF
graphics and images
- how to create one- and multi-page
layouts for black and white, spot and process colour projects
including bleed and printer marks
- how to use file formats and
colour systems appropriate to the output
- how to package files
and fonts for output
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•ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
BEGINNERS
PREREQUISITES: owning a computer and basic
knowledge of its operating system
DURATION: 30 hrs in ten sessions (once or twice a week)
FEE: $850 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr
plus GST)
ADVANCED
PREREQUISITES: knowledge of computer operating
system and/or experience in design/graphic industry
DURATION: 24 hrs in eight sessions (once or twice a week)
FEE: $725 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr
plus GST)
In this course you will learn:
- how to use
typographic controls,
- how to draw and edit fast and efficient
with the Bezier pen tool, including masking,
- how to trace bitmaps
images into a vector format,
- how to create projects to spot and
process colour specs, including printing colour separations,
- how
to develop a production workflow using Adobe Illustrator in
conjunction with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress,
and
- the
importance of keyboard shortcuts
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• ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
BEGINNERS
PREREQUISITES: owning a computer
and basic knowledge of its operating system
DURATION: 30 hrs in ten sessions (once or twice a week)
FEE: $850 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
ADVANCED
PREREQUISITES: knowledge of computer operating system and/or
experience in design/graphic industry
DURATION: 24 hrs in eight sessions (once or twice a week)
FEE: $725 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
In this course you will learn:
- digital
colour fundamentals: colour modes (RGB, CMYK and Indexed) and
tonal depth
- scanning: image resolution (PPI),
output device resolution (DPI) and halftoning screen frequency
(LPI)
- tonal curves and gamma
curve
- colour correction and sharpenin
- selection methods including masks
(quick mask, layer mask, channels)
- the use of spot inks in duotones
and
- how to incorporate other software
(Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign or QuarkXPress) for streamlined
workflow
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• WEB PAGE DESIGN 1: Esentials and HTML
BEGINNERS
PREREQUISITES: knowledge of Adobe Illustrator (or any other
draw program) and Adobe Photoshop (or any other paint program),
some artwork and text ready to use
DURATION: 15 hrs in five sessions (once a week)
FEE: $535 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr
plus GST)
ADVANCED
PREREQUISITES: advanced knowledge of Adobe Illustrator (or
any other draw program) and Adobe Photoshop (or any other paint
program), some artwork and text ready to use, and/or experience
in design/graphic industry
DURATION: 12 hrs in four sessions (once a week)
FEE: $425 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
You will learn how to prepare artwork
for Internet output: file formats, color systems, resolution.
You will also design your own web site, creating it in Adobe
Photoshop and ImageReady, and de-bugging it using HTML in BBEdit.
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• WEB PAGE DESIGN 2: Macromedia Dreamweaver
BEGINNERS
PREREQUISITES: completion of Web Design 1 and understanding
of artwork preparation for Internet output
DURATION: 18 hrs in six sessions (once a week)
FEE: $715 plus GST (one to one:
$85/hr plus GST)
ADVANCED
PREREQUISITES: completion of Web Design 1 and understanding
of artwork preparation for Internet output, and/or experience
in design/graphic industry
DURATION: 12 hrs in four sessions (once a week)
FEE: $475 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
You will design a complete website using Macromedia Dreamweaver
in conjunction with Fireworks. You will incorporate frames, mouse
rollovers and GIF animation.
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• WEB DESIGN 3: Macromedia Flash Basic
PREREQUISITES: working knowledge of Internet, CD Rom or video
output and knowledge of Photoshop (or any other paint program)
and Illustartor (or any other draw program)
DURATION: 12 hours in four sessions (once a week)
FEE: $475 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
You will learn the basics of creating
Flash animations and websites as well as publishing movies
and creating sound.
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• WEB DESIGN 4: Macromedia Flash Advanced
PREREQUISITES: completion of Web Design 3: Macromedia Flash
Basic
DURATION: 12 hours in four sessions (once a week)
FEE: $475 plus GST (one to one: $85/hr plus GST)
You will learn about and create more
advanced animations in Flash and more complex ActionScripting
utilizing masks and guide layers.
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ONE to ONE
One-to-one courses are beneficial to professionals in the digital
graphics field who are interested not only in learning the course
material, but also in trouble-shooting and problem solving specific
workflow issues.
Because the focus is on one person only, we have found that it
takes less time to learn the same material, usually 16 hours (instead
of 24 hours) in eight sessions.
The fee for one-to-one courses is
$85/hour plus GST.
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terms and conditions
Payment for each course is due on the first day of each course,
unless other terms have been CLEARLY arranged between Studio L
and the financing individual or institution, ahead of time.
A 25% non-refundable deposit is due three weeks prior to the start
date of the course. The outstanding balance is due on the day of
the first class of the course.
Although deposits are non-refundable, under extenuating circumstances
(family emergency or health), they may be applied to a course taken
at a later date (within six months).
A complete refund is available only in the unlikely event that
Studio L is forced to cancel a scheduled course. Otherwise, no
refunds will be available.
If payment is made by cheque without sufficient funds to complete
the transaction, Studio L will charge a $25.00 administration fee.
A student has the right to reschedule one class out of each course
due to sickness (and if you are sick, we definitely want you to
stay at home and get better), work or family emergency. If you
must reschedule a class, we expect you to give us a minimum of
24 hours notice, or call us as soon as you know of the emergency.
You are also responsible for rescheduling the class to everyone's
convenience.
On rare occasions and with Studio L's approval, a student may
have to postpone a part of the course, however, the course must
be resumed within a month of the drop-out date or as soon as an
opening becomes available.
All terms & conditions are subject
to change without notice.
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