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SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2015 • EDUCATION DAY
       
9 a.m.-
10:55 a.m.		   Adobe Illustrator: Understand Vector Graphics and Drawing Tools
INTRODUCTORY – 2 Credits
 In this hands-on session you’ll become familiar with Illustrator's graphical user interface and the workspace, including the Tools panel, the Menu bar and the Art board where you craft your artwork. You’ll explore the basic elements that make up vector graphics: paths, strokes, fills and Typography. You’ll also learn how to use each of the program's powerful drawing tools, including tracing bitmap images. Finally, you’ll create a company logo and set it up to easily print the color separations for decorating almost any product.

* We recommend that you bring your own laptop, loaded with Adobe Illustrator software, to this session
About Steve Oswald
       
11 a.m.-
12:25 p.m.		   Adobe Illustrator: Use Color to go Beyond the Basics
INTERMEDIATE – 1.5 Credits
 Once you’ve mastered the basics, it’s time to discover the power and versatility of Illustrator’s vector artwork. In this project-based, hands-on session, you’ll explore color blending modes, trapping colors for print, manipulating typography and creating color separations. You’ll build complex gradients with transparency and dynamic effects, then apply these features to paths and text to create professional-quality artwork. We’ll also highlight some of the most popular features in Illustrator: Live Paint and all the Pathfinder operations.

* We recommend that you bring your own laptop, loaded with Adobe Illustrator software, to this session
About Steve Oswald
       
12:30 p.m. - 1:25 p.m.   CorelDRAW: Essential Skills for Apparel Decoration
INTERMEDIATE – 1 Credit
 CorelDRAW is a highly effective graphics tool for apparel decorators. Whether you’re creating virtual samples or you’re involved in production, there is a set of vital skills required to succeed. This class will outline those skills and provide you with a comprehensive overview of the process of creating apparel graphics in CorelDRAW.

Topics will include:

  • Customizing the CorelDRAW workspace for apparel decoration
  • Working with Pantone colors and creating color separations
  • Color-correction techniques for digital printing and sublimation
  • Creating dynamic effects in text and graphics
  • Effectively using clipart and design templates
  • Maximizing productivity using third-party add-on software
  • Creating and securing virtual samples using PDF technology.
About Craig Mertens
       
1:30 p.m.-
3:25 p.m.		   CorelDRAW: Master the Top 10 Tools in X7
INTRODUCTORY – 2 Credits
 CorelDRAW is a powerful graphics suite known for being affordable and easy to learn. In this session you’ll begin to master the basics and learn the essential CorelDRAW skills you need to successfully manage your clients’ graphics and logos. In addition to the basic CorelDRAW tools, you’ll be introduced to new industry-specific features. Topics will include:
  • I opened up CorelDRAW – now what do I do?
  • Which tools in the tool box will I really use?
  • Working with text properties
  • Importing clients’ files
  • Creating a PDF document.

** We recommend that you bring your own laptop, loaded with CorelDRAW software, to this session.
About Jay Busselle
       
3:30 p.m.-
4:25 p.m.		   CorelDRAW: Create Rich Design Effects in X7
INTERMEDIATE – 1 Credit
 Now that you have a strong foundation in using CorelDRAW, it’s time to move past the basics. The tips and techniques presented in this class are designed to help increase your creativity using intermediate graphic design skills and time-saving shortcuts. Topics will include:
  • Popular keyboard shortcuts
  • Professional text effects
  • Specific design techniques to add visual value
  • Power clipping and other special effects.

** We recommend that you bring your own laptop, loaded with CorelDRAW software, to this session.
About Jay Busselle