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Creative Design
Prerequisites for all classes: Must be a UT Student with valid UT ID, and have a UT e-mail account.
Google Research
Prerequisite: none
Panoramic Imaging
In this class, students will learn how to use any camera to take a sequence of pictures, load them into a personal computer, and then stitch them together to create spanning panoramic images and 360 degree quicktime movies. The software that will be used in this class is the Pixtra Panostitcher Version 1.4 which is available to download or purchase at http://www.pixtra.com Digital Cameras, Tripods, and the necessary software will be provided for students' use during class.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of Digital Camera terminology recommended, but not required.
A panoramic movie of McClung Museum (quicktime is needed)
A panoramic image of Andy Holt tower (no extra software needed)
Adobe Photoshop - Level 1 (Basics, Manipulating Graphics)
Participants will examine the Photoshop interface. Selections from the toolbar will be defined, discussed, and applied to a graphic. Invaluable shortcuts for opening, viewing, and selecting will be taught. Work with palettes and palette menus. Learn and apply the creative skills needed for manipulating graphics. These skills include selecting, editing, and rotating shapes, then adding the shapes to another graphic.
Prerequisite: Keystroking ability. Knowledge of Windows and terminology. Knowledge of mouse techniques.
Adobe Photoshop - Level 2 (Using Layers, Painting, Editing)
Unravel the mystery of Photoshop. Learning how to use layers is the key! This class teaches the fundamentals of layering. To understanding layering, think of stacking transparencies of different graphics to give the appearance of one image. Add some art to the mystery with Painting and Editing. Work with colors, brushes, gradients, and more.
Prerequisite: Photoshop Level 1 or have equivalent experience with Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop - Level 3 (Masks, Photo Retouching)
In this class, participants learn to use masks to protect parts of an image from change, just like using masking tape to paint a room or a vehicle; or using a stencil to letter a sign. Students also learn to retouch photos. They will learn to remove unwanted objects from a picture, change a gray sky to partly cloudy, and brighten the colors.
Prerequisite: Photoshop Levels 1 and 2 or have equivalent experience with Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop - Level 4 (Pen Techniques, Advanced Layers)
Learn to use the Pen Tool in this level 4 class. The Pen Tool allows the user to draw straight and curved lines called paths. This tool gives the user the electronic advantage of creating perfect lines, curves, and shapes. Participants will also learn some advanced layer techniques to selectively hide and reveal portions of artwork, to align images, and to add layer effects to a type layer.
Prerequisite: Photoshop Levels 1, 2, and 3 or have equivalent experience with Photoshop.
Flash - Level 1 (Graphic Animations)
FLASH is a program for creating graphic animations, interactive web pages, and MORE. Learn the basic components of FLASH as you scratch the surface of motion 'tweens to create a dynamic splash screen for your home page. Students will work with timeline, layers, symbols, and graphics.
Prerequisite: Proficiency in computer use, ie: Photoshop I and II, Dreamweaver I and II or equivalent experience.
Flash - Level 2 (Advanced Animation
Flash 2 will build on concepts learned in Level 1 as well as introduce new concepts such as using sounds, creating multiple scenes, grouping animations, and advanced tween controls.
Prerequisite: MUST have completed Flash Level 1 and feel comfortable with the flash interface.
Flash - Level 3 (Shape Tweens)
Flash 3 will build on concepts learned in Level 1 and Level 2 as well as introduce new concepts such as Shape Tweens, and shape hints.
Prerequisite: MUST have completed Flash Level 1 and feel comfortable with the flash interface. Flash 2 highly recommended