Graphic & Web Design

There are alternatives. Open source web applications are the DIY solution for designers and filmmakers on a budget who still want their online presence to be as professional and unique as they are. Explore the many free tools that are easy to use and waiting for you to take advantage of, including: text editors, graphics applications, FTP clients, and more. Note: This is a discussion-based workshop not held in our Media Lab.

Whether you are an indie filmmaker ready to get serious about your online presence or a graphic designer looking to pick up another marketable skill, understanding the basics of web design gives you a real advantage. This workshop begins with an overview of the HTML programming language and walks you through the development process to incorporate text, images, and multimedia into working web pages using CSS. Note: Previous Photoshop experience is a plus.

Adobe Flash is a sophisticated multimedia application used to enhance web pages by adding video, animation and interactivity. Covering the fundamentals of working with text, graphics, sound, video, ActionScript, and how to publish documents to the web, this workshop is an ideal match for any media artist interested in learning how to create an online viewer experience second to none. Note: Previous Photoshop experience is a plus.

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard software for graphic designers, and an important resource for filmmakers who want to design and edit digital images for their video, web and print work. Learn the basics of this powerful, professional-quality image editor, including program interface, tool palette, basic effects, filters, photo retouching, and working with selections and typographic design.

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