ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

Upcoming courses and workshops

CEDP 155

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* It's pretty obvious: clip art doesn't cut it anymore. If you want to work in advertising, website design, graphic arts or any number of visually creative fields, you have to know Adobe Illustrator. And this is the place to start. You'll learn how to use the latest drawing tools, professional colour and type controls to experiment freely and render your ideas quickly and intuitively using the most powerful computers and the most recent versions of Adobe's software. If you can imagine it, you'll soon be able to express it on screen or paper. This is the first of two courses that will open the doors to a career in graphic arts or simply open your imagination to a world of visual possibilities. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Learn the basics of Adobe Illustrator; • Familiarize yourself with industry-standard drawing tools, type and colour controls; • Increase your ability to express yourself creatively in a digital medium. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from experienced pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of desktop publishing. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication. • Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends. • Students looking onward to an academic path in design. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or are open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program.

ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR - PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS

CEDP 255

Type

course

Duration

20h

*VID* *KEYB* In course I, you learned the basics. This course is your chance to learn some more advanced tools and techniques and really develop your creative flair using Adobe Illustrator. Among lots of other awesome things, you'll learn how to create illustrations, text effects and line art. Then you'll dive into some more detailed features like gradient meshes, live trace, live colour and advanced drawing techniques–all taught by an experienced graphic design professional. By the end of this course, you'll be able to take your place in a wide variety of creative fields and set your imagination free. How cool is that! *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Review the fundamentals of Adobe Illustrator; • Develop your skill at creating illustrations, text effects and line art; • Familiarize yourself with more advanced features; • Improve your digital drawing techniques; • Increase your ability to express yourself creatively in a digital medium. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world knowledge, experience and insights through lectures from experienced pros who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Students who completed CEDP 155 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of desktop publishing. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication. • Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends. • Students looking onward to an academic path in design. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or are open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program. • Prerequisite: Knowledge of MacOSX

SCREENWRITING

CEJN 136

Type

course

Duration

30h

*VID* *KEYB* Late night in a dark apartment on the east side of nowhere. Cheap neon pours in through the half-opened window. Slow zoom in on a student hunched over a keyboard, trembling with anticipation. If that sounds like your kind of movie, this could be the start of something great. In this course, you'll learn by writing your own script, developing characters, creating tension, building conflicts, finding resolution. You'll critique your own work and that of others and you'll learn about the business of screenwriting: how to pitch, how to get an agent and how to develop your story once it's sold. By the end of this course, they'll be rolling the credits and you'll be thanking your instructor and your fellow writers. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Understand the essence of a story; • Create a roadmap for your script; • Learn the principles of character development; • Hone your instinct to question your characters and plot; • Learn how to build conflict, work up to a climax and create resolution; • Gain practice writing specifically for television; • Critique your own work and that of your peers; • Organize a successful pitch. *APP* This is a writing class, so you'll be doing a lot of it. There will also be workshops, exercises, group discussions, presentations and critiques. Enthusiastic participation and effort are the keys to enjoyment and success in this course. *WHO* • Anyone considering a career in writing for cinema or television or the web. • Creative writing students who want to broaden their range of expression. • Advertising copywriters who want to improve their storytelling skills. • Retirees or busy professionals who want a creative outlet. • Anyone with a story to tell.

MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS - TRAINING FOR ASPIRING VOLUNTEER GUIDES

CEPD 950

Type

course

Duration

72h

*VID* *KEYB* Let's face it, some people are intimidated by museums and galleries. They don't know how to approach a work of art, how to interpret it. They might even be afraid to say something that sounds silly, or worse, stupid. Thankfully, there are people in the museum to help them develop their ability to better understand and appreciate art. And you might be one of them. But first, you'll need to complete this course. All of the guides at the MMFA have and we're confident you will, too. This course will challenge your vision of the traditional role of a guide in an art museum and give you the tools to offer visitors meaningful learning experiences. If you want to help bring art to life, this course is a masterpiece. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Understand the contexts in which the work of an MMFA guide occurs; • Reflect critically on the role and practice of a guide; • Identify multiple ways for interpreting works of art; • Research artists and objects in the MMFA collection using in-house and online resources; • Create a scenario as the basis for encounters with groups of visitors; • Facilitate group art interpretation that encourages observation, reflection, meaning-making, and dialogue; • Contribute to ongoing collective learning amongst fellow guide recruits through mutual support, shared responsibility and active participation. *APP* This is a blend of theory and active learning through demonstrations, ongoing feedback, workshops, guest speakers, both in the classroom and in the galleries. Active, enthusiastic participation is one of the keys to success in this course. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to help bring art to life in the MMFA. • Anyone who wants to become a volunteer guide at the MMFA. *ADD* Admission requires successful completion of the MMFA selection process and fluency in French and English. You can access the MMFA Course Flyer here Prospective students are invited to consult the MMFA for information: Linda Goossens , Educational Programmes Officer – Volunteer Guides lgoossens@mbamtl.org or 514-285-1600, ext. 238

INTRO TO DIGITAL IMAGING

CEPH 219

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Ever looked at a photo and said to yourself, "It would be an awesome shot if that road sign wasn't in the way," or "I wish I could make my teeth a little whiter." Well, you can, with a little help from the world's most popular professional digital-imaging program. In this course, taught by an industry pro, you'll learn all the tricks of the trade, from the basics of image manipulation like the ones mentioned above, right through to the creation of sophisticated multi-layered images, rasterized text and portrait retouching. Reality never looked so good. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Learn the essentials of Adobe Photoshop; • Create modern, edgy photographic looks with Photoshop; • Learn to choose and use the appropriate Photoshop tools, such as special effects, channels and filters; • Gain experience with Photoshop commands; • Understand layers and use them effectively; • Develop your skills blending images using masks; • Analyze images and properly determine the required corrections or manipulations to be applied. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world experience by working with a seasoned pro who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to manipulate digital images using Adobe Photoshop. • Artists who want to expand their creative horizons. • Art students who want to broaden their capacity for creative expression. • Anyone who is contemplating a career in photography, graphic design and visual communications. • Anyone working in advertising, marketing, promotions, sales or communications. *ADD* Computer knowledge and familiarity with Mac OSX is required to take this course.

DIGITAL IMAGING - PERFECTING YOUR SKILLS

CEPH 419

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* You took Intro to Digital Imaging and you loved it. Now, you're hungry for more. You want to learn all about channels, layers, advanced photo-retouching techniques, creating textures, creating cast shadows, rendering metallic type, and artistic layer compositing. You can't get enough of this stuff, can you? That's understandable. Photoshop is the world's most popular digital imaging program and you're on your way to mastering it. You're also crafting your vision of what you want to see as a final image and learning everything you need to know to make it happen. Hit "save" on everything you've learned and "open" for the course. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Stimulate your creativity; • Integrate numerous advanced Photoshop tools; • Familiarize yourself with digital cosmetic retouching; • Understand layers and use them effectively; • Gain skill using tonal adjustments for proper exposure and contrast; • Develop your sense of vision and ability to sketch out what you want. *APP* In this course, you'll gain real-world experience by working with a seasoned pro who'll show you the ropes. More excitingly, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest digital-imaging software. You can't get skills like this on YouTube. *WHO* • Students who have completed CEPH 219 and want to continue their studies. • Anyone who wants to improve their ability to manipulate digital images using Adobe Photoshop. • Artists who want to expand their creative horizons. • Art students who want to broaden their capacity for creative expression. • Anyone who is contemplating a career in photography. • Anyone working in advertising, marketing, promotions, sales or communications.

ADOBE IMAGING BASICS: PHOTOSHOP AND ILLUSTRATOR

CEWD 229

Type

course

Duration

40h

*VID* *KEYB* Pixel-perfect images. That's what you get when you learn how to use Photoshop and Illustrator, which is exactly what you'll do when you take this course. Before you know it, you'll be creating raster and vector images, managing layers, applying masks, using the various selection tools and optimizing images like a seasoned pro. No matter what type of work you do, these skills are sure to be an asset. *CNT* This course is a great way to help you: • Work with raster and vector images; • Create interface designs for desktop and mobile platforms; • Gain greater understanding of graphic design for the web; • Optimize images for insertion into web pages; • Use blend modes, masking, layer styles and symbols; • Understand the use of a grid system for UI design. *APP* In this program, you'll gain real-world skills and best practices from seasoned industry experts. Better still, you'll learn through hands-on projects using the most powerful equipment and the very latest software. No online tutorial even comes close to this type of education. *WHO* • Anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of web page creation. • Students who want to work in advertising, animation, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, page layout and digital publication. • Anyone interested in updating their professional portfolio with the latest design trends. • Students following an academic path in web design. • Employees in marketing, communications or sales who want to refresh their skills or open new horizons. • Small business owners or association members who manage their own communications. • Exhibition designers, fine artists, interior designers, landscape architects, multimedia specialists, photographers and UX designers could also greatly benefit from courses in this program.

Concordia Continuing Education

Concordia Continuing Education

ARTS & PHOTOGRAPHY

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