Colorado Free University

7 Register now! Call 303-399-0093 or online: www.freeu.com Graphics | CompuSkills Exploring Adobe InDesign When InDesign hit the scene in 1999, it blew away all competitors to become the premier desktop publishing software. In this introductory class, learn how to set up multiple pages, import and place photos, work with text strings, and create character and paragraph style menus. You’ll have opportunity to use the program recreate a basic flyer and observe a demo of InDesign’s more advanced features. This class is perfect for the novice who’s considering whether to learn more about the program. Our two-day Adobe InDesign CC is a complete workshop that will guide you in use of the features of this powerful design program. Jeff Danelek Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $94 Non-Member $79 Member CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3445Q9: One Sat., 1–4PM 4/3 3445Q: One Sat., 1–4PM 5/15 3445R: One Sat., 1–4PM 7/31 Adobe InDesign CC InDesign produces the most professional looking publications in the world for print, PDF, and electronic devices such as tablets and phones. Use InDesign to create collateral such as proposals, flyers, newsletters, catalogs, books, PDFs, web banners/ads, eBooks, and more. Course will cover creating and formatting text; adding graphics; working with color; creating master pages; formatting with styles; and PDF exporting. New features covered in CC session include the color theme tool, CC library, and more! Brenda Bennett Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $459 Non-Member $439 Member Tuition includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3451FH: One Thu. & One Fri., 9AM–4PM Begins 4/15 3451FJ: One Tue. & One Wed., 9AM–4PM Begins 6/15 ONLINE : Via Zoom 3451FIZ: One Wed. & One Thu, 9AM–4PMBegins 5/12 Exploring Adobe Photoshop The premier photo manipulation software used almost exclusively by designers around the world, Photoshop remains the industry standard when it comes to photo correction, touch-up and manipulation. In this three- hour introductory class, you’ll see how Photoshop can clean up even the roughest photos and make them pristine again, add and delete elements in a photo, and learn the various filters that can take your photos to the next level. You will also look at how layering works as well as how to add text to your photos. If you are interested in doing more with your photos and want to see what the program can offer you, this is a great way to get started! Jeff Danelek Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $94 Non-Member $79 Member CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3441M: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 5/1 3441N: One Sat., 9AM–12PM 7/24 Adobe Photoshop CC Acquire the skills and techniques you need to manipulate images in Photoshop for print, web, and eLearning projects. This course covers the workspace and palettes; photo retouching and editing; working with selections; working with layers; working with masks and channels; typographic design; and stitching together panoramic images. New features include the content aware crop tool, CC library, and more! Brenda Bennett Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $459 Non-Member $439 Member Tuition includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3449JL: One Thu. & One Fri., 9AM–4PM Begins 4/22 ONLINE : Via Zoom 3449JMZ: One Tue. & One Wed., 9AM–4PM Begins 6/8 Exploring Adobe Illustrator The industry standard for graphic designers around the world, Illustrator remains one of the most versatile, flexible, and easy-to-use graphics rendering programs out there. In this three-hour introductory class, you’ll see how Illustrator works with shapes, color, gradation, and other graphic elements to create logos, backgrounds, and textures as well as learn how to turn fonts into graphic shapes. You will have an opportunity to recreate a basic logo from an imported scan and learn all the basic tips required to make almost anything you can imagine on this fun to use program. If you are interested in pushing your graphic skills or want to see what the program can offer you, this is a great way to get started! Jeff Danelek Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $94 Non-Member $79 Member CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3440M: One Sat., 1–4PM 5/1 3440N: One Sat., 1–4PM 7/24 Adobe Illustrator CC Learn to create vector artwork such as logos, web ads, banners and info charts using the powerful tools in Adobe Illustrator. This course covers drawing lines and shapes; using the fill, stroke, selection, pen and live trace tools; specialty type; using the gradients and shape builder tools; and working with artboards. New features covered in CC session include the shaper, touch type, curvature, perspective grid tools, and more! Brenda Bennett Previous knowledge or experience : Understanding of the basics of Windows $459 Non-Member $439 Member Tuition includes training materials CFU LOWRY : Near 1st & Quebec 3450HF: One Tue. & One Wed., 9AM–4PM Begins 4/6 ONLINE : Via Zoom 3450HGZ: One Thu. & One Fri., 9AM–4PMBegins 5/20 Brenda Bennett (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Elements, Lightroom) is an accomplished graphic designer who has taught for CFU for over 8 years. Jeff Danelek (“exploring” classes) has over 30 years in the graphics industry and has spent literally thousands of hours working in Illustrator creating all manner of branding, logos, and design elements for a diverse clientele. Besides teaching various classes at CFU and throughout the front range, he maintains a small design studio out of his home as well as writes novels in his spare time.