Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Continuing Education | Summer 2008 Courses

DESCRIPTION
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the core skills and best practices of working in a digital studio. Topics include scanning, printing, digital photography for documenting artwork, essential skills in Adobe Photoshop, and creating multimedia presentations. Through in-class exercises and homework assignments, students will create source material and build a digital portfolio of their work. This class is for foundation/matriculated students as well as artists who want to integrate technology into their work. All experience levels are welcome to enroll, though a familiarity with computers (Mac or PC) is preferred. Basic introduction to file management and Mac OS X will be provided for students new to the digital studio. Advanced projects, such as building a personal web site, may also be offered above and beyond the basic computing skill set.

INSTRUCTOR
Maribeth Macaisa is Macintosh Studios support manager at MassArt where she also received her BFA in Photography. She also studied Information Technology Management at MIT and Teaching in New Media. At MassArt she provides individual and instructional support by teaching workshops and providing one-on-one training. She recently exhibited her photographs at MassArt’s Brant Gallery.

DESCRIPTION
This course will walk you through the basics of creating an interactive online portfolio as directly related to Flash. The course will cover basic vector animation, simple interactivity through buttons and movie clips, website navigation fundamentals, sound, and referenced images, Flash video, and content. A current collection or portfolio for use as material is suggested; as is a USB drive to back up in class work.

INSTRUCTOR
Erich Doubek received a BFA from the University of Connecticut and an MFA from MassArt’s DMI Program. He has worked as a freelance web site designer and developer and is skilled in Flash, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrative, Dreamweaver, etc. 3cell.net

DESCRIPTION
This course will walk you through the basics of creating an interactive online portfolio as directly related to Flash. The course will cover basic vector animation, simple interactivity through buttons and movie clips, website navigation fundamentals, sound, and referenced images, Flash video, and content. A current collection or portfolio for use as material is suggested; as is a USB drive to back up in class work.

INSTRUCTOR
Erich Doubek received a BFA from the University of Connecticut and an MFA from MassArt’s DMI Program. He has worked as a freelance web site designer and developer and is skilled in Flash, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrative, Dreamweaver, etc. 3cell.net