Introduction to Manifold GIS This workshop will cover the basic concepts of GIS mapping and analysis using Manifold, a modern, low-cost, high-performance GIS application. Learn how to import different types of data, perform basic spatial analysis, and create maps. This workshop is intended for GIS novices, and also for experienced ArcGIS users who want to learn the basics of the Manifold interface.
| Wednesday, July 1st, 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Register | Photoshop: Graphic Design We offer two introductory and two intermediate sessions. You can register for them separately. Introductory Photoshop Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows experience. Learn to scan your photographs and use Adobe Photoshop CS4 to improve them by cropping, removing red eye, altering color/contrast and lightening or darkening selected areas. The class will have a lesson component as well as time for personal exploration using the software. Students are welcome to bring in their own photos for use during the exploration portion of the class. Please note: This class focuses on basic image manipulation. For more advanced techniques, see the Intermediate Photoshop workshop. | Tuesday, July 28th, 9 am - 12 pm | Register | Intermediate Photoshop Prerequisite: Introductory Photoshop or prior experience with Photoshop. Using Adobe Photoshop CS4 (Windows PC platform), this class builds on the introductory class which assumes familiarity with basic scanning and image manipulation. The focus will be on graphic design with text and images, using layers and working with advanced text manipulation and image filters. | Thursday, July 30th, 10 am - 12 pm | Register | Desktop Publishing Using InDesign Newsletters and other publications are a great way to get the word out about your organization or keep in touch with your members. InDesign CS4 is one of the industry's most popular software programs for laying out newsletters, newspapers, magazine etc. In this short workshop you will learn the basics of how to format and layout articles, add pictures, format text and prepare your finished newsletter, newspaper or magazine for publication in print or on the web as a PDF. Following the class you should be able to use the InDesign software (freely available at Mann Library) to easily design publications for your organization and create new issues of your publications with less effort. Prerequisite: Microsoft Windows or Macintosh experience. No previous InDesign experience required.
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