Chemeketa’s Visual Communications Program continues to offer popular afternoon and evening classes in their graphics lab and in online classes. Register on line or by phone. You do not need to be a Visual Communications student to enroll in these classes, but some do have prerequisites and all fill very quickly. The classes in our lab are on Macintosh platform.

For more information about these or other classes in graphic design or computer graphics, contact Christine Linder at 503-399-6473, contact Wayne Knowles at wknowles@chemeketa.edu for information about online classes and digital photography. Check the schedule timetable for additional information needed for registration. All courses listed meet for the full ten-week term.

PHOTOSHOP I • VC130
OFFERED BOTH IN OUR MAC LAB AND ONLINE
This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in PhotoShop. It introduces the concepts and techniques of digital imaging and image manipulation. An advanced class will be offered spring term. Previous computer experience required. For the online section PC or Mac is acceptable and Photoshop CS2 or CS3 is required on your home computer.

PHOTOSHOP 2 • VC131
OFFERED BOTH IN OUR MAC LAB AND ONLINE
Refines and expands the concepts and techniques of photo manipulation with an emphasis on electronic media. Work with channels, masking, transparency and other advanced techniques. Prerequisite: VC130 or consent of instructor. For the online section PC or Mac is acceptable and PhotoShop CS2 or CS3 is required on your home computer.

DIGITAL VIDEO 2 • VC266
Students will continue their work with digital video to produce their own personal films and commercial projects using Final Cut Express. Green screen and compositing video techniques.

ADVANCED DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION • ART240
Work with Nike designer and illustrator Carson Brown to explore advanced digital techniques and challenges in illustration. ART239 or consent of instructor required.

GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY • ART261
Learn the basics of film photography from both an aesthetic and technical point of view. Includes photography using black and white film plus darkroom training focused on film developing and print making. An adjustable 35mm camera required. Call 503-399-6263 for all questions about darkroom photography.

GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY: DIGITAL • ART261D
Digital photography camera handling, editing, and printing of images for point and shoot camera users. Introduces important photographic themes and composition techniques for improved image making.

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY • ART265
Get beyond point and shoot and study digital photography as a serious photographic medium. In depth coverage includes camera controls, exposure methods, color correction and composition. Previous computer experience is required. For additional information on course camera requirements visit:
http://www.cccvc.com/art265

INTERACTIVE MEDIA • VC241
Learn to create media projects using Flash as an authoring tool. Integration of images, video, text and interactivity are the focus. Students will create either a personal portfolio of work or an educational project.

Chemeketa’s Visual Communications Program continues to offer popular afternoon and evening classes in their graphics lab and in online classes. Register on line or by phone. You do not need to be a Visual Communications student to enroll in these classes, but some do have prerequisites and all fill very quickly. The classes in our lab are on Macintosh platform. For more information about these or other classes in graphic design or computer graphics, contact Christine Linder at 503-399-6473, contact Wayne Knowles at wknowles@chemeketa.edu for information about online classes and digital photography. Check the schedule timetable for additional information needed for registration. All courses listed meet for the full ten-week term.

INTRO TO DIGITAL VIDEO • VC265 • 3 credits
Students will work with digital video to produce their own personal mini-documentaries in this entry-level course designed to explore new technology. Grant Huhn. Call 503-589-7816 for more information. 6:00–9:50 PM Tuesdays . Building 4/284

INTRO TO COMPUTER ILLUSTRATION • ART239 • 3 CREDITS
Wednesdays 6:00-9:50 PM • Katherine Warner • Building 4/296
Work with fresh from LA zany freelance illustrator Katherine Warner to learn the basics of digital illustration. Draw and scan original sketches, develop concepts and imagery, and explore digital techniques in a variety of exciting projects. Vector graphic software experience required. This course may be repeated for a total of six credits. Call 503-399-6473

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION • ART237 • 4 CREDITS
Mondays and Wednesdays 12:30–3:20 PM • Wayne Knowles • Building 4/284
Explore the fine art of Photoshop with advanced techniques including combining images in layers to produce photo illustrations. You will work with your own photographs and graphics as you develop techniques to get beyond the basics and produce truly original work. wknowles@chemeketa.edu

WEB DESIGN 2 • VC238 • 4 CREDITS
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30–5:20 PM • Peter Hoelter • Building 4/296
This course is a continuation in the web design series. Topics include cascading style sheets, interface design, and basic interactivity with scripting and forms. This hybrid class combines classroom with online instruction. Prerequisite: VC237 or consent of instructor. phoelter@chemeketa.edu

FLASH 1 • VC135 • 2 CREDITS
ONLINE • Wayne Knowles
Flash combines animation, sound and interactivity into rich, dynamic applications. Flash projects may be used on the web, CD’s, mobile devices or as standalone movies. This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in Flash. It introduces the concepts and techniques of working with drawing tools, creating symbols, keyframes and tweening, adding sound and adding interactivity. PC or Mac acceptable. Flash MX2004 or higher required on your home computer wknowles@chemeketa.edu

BEGINNING PHOTOSHOP • VC130 • 2 CREDITS • OFFERED BOTH IN OUR MAC LAB AND ONLINE!
Thursdays 6-9 PM • Julian Harkema • Building 4/296 •
ONLINE • Heidi Shamberger
This is an entry-level class for students with no previous experience in PhotoShop. It introduces the concepts and techniques of scanning, digital imaging and image manipulation. An advanced class will be offered spring term. For the online section PC or Mac is acceptable and PhotoShop CS2 or CS3 is required on your home computer. Call 503-399-5070

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY • ART265 • 4 CREDITS
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:30–4:20 • Wayne Knowles • Building 4/278
Get beyond point and shoot and study digital photography as a serious photographic medium. In depth coverage includes camera controls, exposure methods, color correction and composition. Previous computer experience is required. For additional information on course camera requirements visit http://www.cccvc.com/art265; wknowles@chemeketa.edu

GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHY • ART261 • 4 CREDITS
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00–9:00 PM • Tom Carey • Building 4/278
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-11:20 AM • Marty Giovannini • Building 4/278
Learn the basics of black and white photography from both an aesthetic and technical point of view. Includes darkroom work focused on film developing and making prints. An adjustable 35mm camera is required. Call 503-399-6263 for all questions about darkroom photography.