Multimedia Technology
clearly communicating information through digital and print media
Full Course Listing
Note: Since a minimum class size is required to host the class, please apply four weeks in advance of the class date.
Desktop Publishing
Desktop Publishing
The Desktop Publishing process uses a computer to lay out and arrange text and graphics and prepare a publication for final printing. Obtain an understanding of the entire publishing process and gain experience in layout and design using QuarkXPress® and Adobe PhotoShop®, two of the most powerful desktop publishing programs available.
- Develop skills to communicate truth effectively.
- Sharpen your perspective of page layout.
- Use the invisible laws of design in your own publications.
- Gain an in depth understanding of the entire publishing process.
Dates: February 2-13, 2009
Length: Two weeks
Prerequisites: Ages 16 and older, basic computer skills
Cost: $800 ($700 for students enrolled in ATI)
More details at www.webmathetic.com
Web Design
Web Site Design
Master basic and intermediate web site design techniques including web authoring, graphic design, and image editing! You will learn how to hand code XHTML and CSS with free text editors, such as, Notepad® and Scintilla®—as well as easily design pages in powerful WYSIWIG authoring software, such as Dreamweaver. Design web graphics easily with Fireworks® or Photoshop® from Adobe. The importance of design principles and goal-oriented strategies are emphasized in this course.
Dates: May 4-15, 2009
Length: Two weeks
Prerequisites: Ages 16 and older, basic computer skills
Cost: $800 ($700 for students enrolled in ATI)
More details at www.webmathetic.com
Basic Web Production
Mastering simple but effective web building techniques will be demonstrated in this course, using the powerful Dreamweaver® web authoring tools. In addition, practical training will demystify HTML, introduce CSS, and provide insights into user-friendly navigation.
Dates: March 16-20, 2009
Length: Five days
Prerequisites: Ages 16 and older, basic computer skills
Cost: $400 ($350 for students enrolled in ATI)
More details at www.webmathetic.com
Developing Ministry Sites
This new course is being developed to encourage students to build a Web site that provides ministry to others. Focused attention will be given to determining what true discipleship is and how a Web site can be used to build discipleship networks. Discipleship is essentially a one-on-one, person-to-person process, but the Internet can be a tool for aiding the personal interaction. Developing Ministry Sites will begin at a basic level with beginner XHTML and artistic design principles, but it will quickly advance into CSS and the use of relational databases to build powerful methods for discipleship interaction.
Dates: Future dates to be announced
Length: Three weeks
Prerequisites: Ages 16 and older, basic computer skills
Cost: $1,200 ($950 for students enrolled in ATI)
Dynamic Business Data
Build competence working with Dreamweavers Dynamic Functions, PHP, and Ruby on Rails. Produce web pages that interact with databases. Learn about database design, writing SQL queries, and more. Imagine building a travel agency site that allows customers to search and retrieve only the information of interest to them and book their own tour, authenticates them when they return, and allows only approved travel agents to update and add new tours. View Course Objectives for more details on these two courses.
Dates: March 23-April 3, 2009
Length: Two weeks
Prerequisites: completion of an entry level web course
or advanced CSS web design experience.
Cost: $800 ($600 for students enrolled in ATI)
More details at www.webmathetic.com
CSS Presentation Techniques
Advanced Cascading Style Sheet Techniques will be covered to ensure optimal cross- browser support and develop adjustable page templates.
Dates: Future dates to be announced
Length: Five days
Cost: $500 ($400 for students enrolled in ATI)
Web Multimedia Integration
By applying various media the student can achieve a rich user experience for a web site. This course will focus on interactive applications of Flash©, video and audio files, RSS feeds, and WordPress.
Dates: May 18-22, 2009
Length: Five days
Cost: $400 ($350 for students enrolled in ATI)
More details at www.webmathetic.com
Digital Graphics
Advanced Digital Graphics
In this course, students will develop artistic skills on the computer and learn advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop®. This course begins where the DTP ends. The following sessions will be included:
- Speeding up production with shortcuts
- The power of actions
- Advanced layer techniques
- Vector masks, paths, and shapes
- Color correction in-depth
- The confident pen tool
- Demystifying LAB
- Painting and filters (and more)
Dates: February 16-20, 2009
Length: Four days
Prerequisites: Ages 16 and older; either DTP, Digital
Graphics, or competence in Photoshop® skills
Cost: $400 ($350 for students enrolled in ATI)
