Online Graphic eLearning - Training Resources

SOFT SKILL COURSES ...ing Computer Basic Course DTP Course Graphic Designing Basic English Communication for 10 & 12 Insurance Selling skill Internet Operations Certificate in Export Certificate in Marketing Certificate in Finance Certificate in Retail Certificate in Computer Hardware Certificate in Networking JOB ORIENTED AND  more...

Web Site 101 ...o I create and structure my site? How do I post pages and graphics correctly to the Web? In this 3-lesson course, we offer a one-stop solution: a painless start to establishing your Web presence. We'll help you select and register your domain name, set up a Web hosting account, and build your first site, posting it to the Web for all to see. Along the way, you'll learn the technical  more...

web portfolio design You're a designer, and you're good at designing. But design skills are one thing, and selling these skills is another story entirely. Suddenly, you'll find that you also have to be a marketer. This course is a practical guide for designers who want to successfully present their work to potential clients via the Internet. You'll learn how to identify your strengths and weaknesses as a designer,  more...

web graphics using photoshop/imageready ...plain. Nowhere is this more true than on the Web, where graphics enhance a site's experience, support its content, and create a visual hierarchy. Logical and intuitive designs help us to figure out (often subconsciously) how content is organized and what information is important. This course covers the essentials of making superior Web graphics using Photoshop/ImageReady. We'll explore the  more...

web design I ... compete in this field, you'll need not only a mastery of graphic design, navigation design, and page layout, but also a basic proficiency in Web foundations like HTML, XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Sounds like a tall order? This distance learning course equips you for the challenge through industry-foundation online, instructor-led web design projects. Course assignments focus on project  more...

sketchup intermediate If you're an architect, builder, planner, interior designer, or game artist using SketchUp, you'll want to get the most out of this powerful application. In this 3-lesson course, you'll build on the skills for creating 3D objects developed in SketchUp Basics and learn how to use groups and components, tap the potential of inferences, interconnect forms, create lathed and extruded objects, and  more...

sketchup basics ...graphics for architecture, construction, landscaping, interior design or more? Then try SketchUp, a powerful program that makes 3D modeling intuitive and easy to learn. A powerful new tool from Google software, SketchUp makes creating 3D sketches and creating professional-looking renders as effortless as drawing on a napkin. In this 3-lesson course, you'll learn how to draw two-dimensional  more...

print production ...an achieve your desired results when printing all of your graphic design projects. To manage a print job effectively, you must understand how printers work, how to communicate with them, and how to identify the best design solution for your budget. Tired of learning the hard way? In this 6-lesson course, you can learn the technical fundamentals of producing professional-looking print  more...

intro to web design The field of Web design rewards a unique blend of technical skills, creativity, visual communication, information science, and entrepreneurship. In this introductory class, you'll learn how the Web evolved, cover the technical fundamentals, and learn the design principles that characterize the leading sites. Through exposure to best (and worst) practices on the Web, you'll learn how to  more...

intro to marketing Tired of walking the walk, without talking the talk? Understanding marketing can add a whole new dimension to your design services. Sure, talent is important. But today's business clients are looking for designers who can apply their creative talents in ways that enhance strategic business goals. This is a three-lesson introductory course for designers who want to understand basic marketing  more...

intro to digital arts With your computer screen as your canvas and your mouse as your paintbrush, you too can create digital art. In this creative and fun 3-lesson course, you'll explore the tools and technology used to create digital art today. You'll get familiar with key concepts in bitmap and vector art, learning how leading artists develop creative approaches to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and digital  more...

intro to graphic design ...graphic designers. Explore the history of graphic design, learn how it has evolved, and discover what the future holds for one of the fastest growing careers in the world. This course will give you thorough understanding of the field and a good idea of how you can make your mark in it. You'll read lectures, review case studies, develop your critiquing skills, and get feedback from your  more...

interface design Interfaces are crucial to the success of your design in essence, they link your audience to your material. Good web interface design is intuitive, easy to navigate, user-friendly, and built on past user experience (on-line and off). Bad interfaces turn away visitors like the plague. On a VCR, you know the red circle means "record" and the green triangle means "play", right? The internet has  more...

information design I ...onsistent navigation schemes, slow-to-load or distracting graphics, dead-end pages, broken links, dull or uninformative messages all in the hope of finding worthwhile information. Clearly organized, consistent, and functional sites reap big rewards from both a user and business perspective. A great Web site is one that has been specifically planned, designed, tested, and promoted to connect  more...

indesign basics ...manipulating objects, controlling text flow and style, to graphic effects such as transparency, drop shadow, and feathering. Projects give you training in a range of desktop publication applications from creating a single-page menu to catalog design, visual identity, promotional design, even a book layout. Your InDesign training will leave you with an understanding of the software and a slew  more...

illustrator advanced Adobe Illustrator puts any conceivable vector art application at your fingertips. But most digital designers only scratch the surface of Illustrator. To make a splash, one must delve deeper. If you've mastered Illustrator basics and you're ready for the next level, this course is for you. Move beyond the prickly Pen tool to explore gradient meshes, symbols, actions, filters, and more. An  more...

illustrator by example Learn how to design using Illustrator. Complete a professional design project and master Illustrator's most important features. Students will design a series of Swatch watches faces, bands, promotional materials, and all with a design plan based on a fictional client's brief from Swatch headquarters. The course also covers many essential features of Illustrator and how it interacts with its  more...

graphic design business ...s building a portfolio brimming with beautiful work; your graphics groove, your logos lift, and your posters pop. Now the bad news. All the talent in the world is worthless (or, worse, low paid) unless you know how to set up your business and position yourself for successful career. In Graphic Design Business, you'll learn the essentials of setting up and managing your graphic design business.  more...

graphic design I ...graphic design and get an excellent basis from which to begin to create your own design work. Students will complete a wide variety of design projects from ideation, sketches to final presentation. Case studies and essays about important cornerstones in graphic design such as proportion, positive and negative space and grids adds logic to the lessons. Start training in the three major graphic  more...

Business Marketing Design Master's Certificate The Business Marketing Design Certificate focuses on developing the visual identity, advertising, and marketing design skills required for a corporate or small business environment. Students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or equivalent digital imaging and vector drawing tools. Master's Certificate students select two areas of professional concentration.  more...

Business Marketing Design Advanced Certificate The Business Marketing Design Certificate focuses on developing the visual identity, advertising, and marketing design skills required for a corporate or small business environment. Students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or equivalent digital imaging and vector drawing tools. Advanced Certificate students select a single area of professional concentration.  more...

Digital Arts Master's Certificate This certificate program focuses on developing technical skill and creative artistry in digital photography and imaging. Students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or equivalent digital imaging and vector drawing tools. Master's Certificate students select two areas of professional concentration. Concentrations include: Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, and  more...

Digital Arts Advanced Certificate The Digital Arts Certificate program focuses on developing technical skill and creative artistry in digital photography and imaging. Students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or equivalent digital imaging and vector drawing tools. Advanced Certificate students select a single area of professional concentration. Concentrations include: Digital Illustration,  more...

Multimedia Design Master's Certificate The Multimedia program focuses on providing the conceptual, technical, and visual design skills required to create multimedia applications and environments. Students build a strong foundation for a multimedia design career by learning design principles, digital imaging, Flash, basic ActionScripting, video and sound editing, animation, and interaction design, through case studies and hands-on  more...

Multimedia Design Advanced Certificate The Multimedia program focuses on providing the conceptual, technical, and visual design skills required to create multimedia applications and environments. Students build a strong foundation for a multimedia design career by learning design principles, digital imaging, Flash, basic ActionScripting, video and sound editing, animation, and interaction design, through case studies and hands-on  more...

Web Design Advanced Certificate Program ...This Certificate Program focuses on developing the visual graphic and information development skills required to create compelling Web sites. Students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash, or equivalent digital imaging, HTML editor, and interactive animation tools. Advanced Certificate students select a single area of professional concentration.  more...

Web Design Foundation Certificate Program ...sign Certificate Program focuses on developing the visual graphic and information design skills required to create compelling Web sites. Students learn professional applications for Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash, or equivalent software tools. Course projects include critique, digital imaging, color, typography, and composition, Web page design using HTML, tables, frames,  more...

Graphic Design Masters Certificate ...Graphic Design certificate program focuses on creating intelligent and powerful visual communication. Students build a strong foundation for a graphic design career by learning design techniques, visual thinking, concept development, color, composition, and typography, through case studies and hands-on exercises. Graphic Design students learn the professional applications for Adobe Photoshop  more...

Graphic Design Advanced Certificate ...Graphic Design certificate program focuses on creating intelligent and powerful visual communication. Students build a strong foundation for a graphic design career by learning design techniques, visual thinking, concept development, color, composition, design training, and typography, through case studies and hands-on exercises. Graphic Design students learn the professional applications for  more...

Graphic Design Foundation Certificate ...Graphic Design certificate program focuses on creating intelligent and powerful visual communication. Students build a strong foundation for a graphic design career by learning design techniques, visual thinking, concept development, color, composition, and typography, through case studies and hands-on exercises. Graphic Design students learn the professional applications for Adobe Photoshop  more...

Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 Tap into the advanced authoring toolset of Apple DVD Studio Pro 4 to create everything from DVD dailies, to highly interactive commercial titles in both SD and HD. VTC author, Nathan Haggard, shows how to get the most of the application's sophisticated design tools, templates, and transitions, offering unparalleled creative freedom. High end features and integration with graphic programs allow for  more...

Adobe Photoshop Advanced Artistry II ...ouching, advanced production techniques and other popular graphic effects. This practical step-by-step tutorial by certified Photoshop Trainer Rita Amladi, is guaranteed to raise your knowledge level, and it will inspire you to apply these successful techniques in your own projects right away. In addition, several "Mini-Tutorials" shed light on key concepts and tools covered in each section. An  more...

SVG ...Ellen Pearlman teaches users the power of Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG), a modularized language for describing two-dimensional vector and mixed vector/raster graphics in Extensible Markup Language (XML). SVG is essentially a subset of XML, allowing for three types of graphic objects: vector graphic shapes, images and text. Unlike Flash ActionScript, SVG is text based, allowing search engines  more...

Java 2 Graphics ...of uses. With the power to develop everything from simple graphics and web animations, to high-end business applications that program hand-held devices, microwaves, cross platform server applications and more, it's no wonder why Java is on everyone's mind. In this, the second in a series of Java courses offered by VTC, Java expert, Arthur Griffith, uses practical examples to demonstrate Java  more...

Adobe Illustrator 10 ...uctivity, Adobe Illustrator 10 is preferred by designers, graphic artists, technical illustrators, and business professionals. Andrew Hathaway will guide you through Illustrator 10 in this Virtual Training Company tutorial, beginning with an introduction to the basic menus, windows, and drawing tools. He will teach you about layers, colors and gradients, text, and much more. You will also learn  more...

Macromedia Flash MX ActionScript ... ActionScripting allows users to create exciting animated graphics while keeping a smaller file size than with conventional graphic editing methods. Learn key concepts that will make your Flash designs efficient and entertaining. If you create Flash designs for clients, adding ActionScript to your repertoire will keep you busy creating new designs for existing clients and possibly some new  more...

Adobe FrameMaker 7 Virtual Training Company author Mario Leone teaches beginners and intermediate users how to use Adobe FrameMaker as more than just a simple word processing application. Page Designing, Equation Editing, Book Building, E-Book Building, and Web Converting are just some of the user possibilites with FrameMaker. Create graphics using the numerous graphic tools within FrameMaker for page designing.  more...

Adobe Illustrator 9 ...roductivity, Adobe Illustrator is preferred by designers, graphic artists, technical illustrators, and business professionals. In this Virtual Training Company tutorial, Rachel Caplan guides you through the basics of Illustrator 9, then leads you into the more technical territory by showing you how to modify objects, the use of gradients, scribbling and tweaking, and more. By clicking one of  more...

Kj-h Presentations-website Design KJ-H Presentations is a professional web and website site design service covering the whole of the United Kingdom and locally the Berkshire and Hampshire areas of Ascot, Windsor, Wokingham,Eton, Reading, Slough,Windsor and Bracknell .We are dedicated to providing high quality and modern website designs for personal, small business and educational purposes,all over the United Kingdom.We  more...

Fundamentals of Photoshop 5.5 ...nly used tools in the Standards toolbar List the various graphic types Use the Type Tool List the other tools in the Standards toolbar Work with the various Layers List the effects and techniques of Layers Work with Channels and Masks Perform different operations using paths Use the History palette Use the Actions palette Use the Navigator palette Use the Info palette Use the  more...

Getting Started with PowerPoint 2003 ...s its features. It teaches the user to create slides, add graphic and other special effects to the slides, organize the content and slides in the presentation, run a presentation, and print a presentation. After completing this course, the user will be able to: identify PowerPoint 2003 features that help in enhancing PowerPoint capabilities and sharing information effectively. identify  more...

Web Design Basics ...nvolved in creating well-written Web pages, and effective graphics. It also describes other design issues apart from site content, such as site navigation and structure. The students will also get an overview of the issues regarding incorporation of multimedia elements. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Understand the importance of identifying the purpose of a site  more...

Basics of Acrobat 4.0 Basics of Acrobat 4.0 WBT is designed to acquaint users with the features of Acrobat 4.0. Acrobat 4.0 enables users to create and work with Portable Document Format files for easy and secure transference of information over an intranet or the Internet. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Describe the uses of Acrobat 4.0 List the components of Adobe Acrobat work area Work in  more...

Advanced Features of Acrobat 4.0 - I The Advanced Features of Acrobat 4.0 WBT is designed to acquaint students with the advanced features of Acrobat 4.0. It enables students to make their PDF files user-friendly by adding navigational structures and annotations. It also enables them to create and work with interactive PDF forms, which can be used for collecting data from the users. After completing this course, the user will be able  more...

Getting Started with Director 8 ... is meant for end users who are familiar with the Windows Graphic User Interface. The course introduces the audience to Director 8, its features, and how to use these features to create movies. List the features of Director 8 List the various components of the Director 8 window Set up a movie using Director 8 Use the Cast window to work with Cast members Manage casts in the Cast window  more...

Getting Started with Excel 2000 ...nd manage workbooks and enter data, and insert and create graphics in an Excel workbook. After completing this course, the students will be able to: List the new features in Excel 2000 Create and save Excel workbooks Use Microsoft Excel Help Enter and manage data in a worksheet Copy data to and from other applications Insert columns and rows in a worksheet Insert and  more...

Graphics Programming in Java ...Graphics Programming in Java course is the second course in the Java curriculum that consists of four courses. It is designed to teach programmers how to use the Advanced Windowing Toolkit of Java. In addition, it prepares students for the Sun Certified Java Programmer Examination for JDK 1.1. After completing this course, the student will be able to: Create a basic Java applet with graphics  more...

Getting Started with PowerPoint 2002 ...s its features. It teaches the user to create slides, add graphic and other special effects to the slides, organize the content and slides in the presentation, customize the work area, navigate a presentation, and print a presentation. After completing this course, the user will be able to: Identify the new features of Office XP Identify the new XP features specific to PowerPoint Identify  more...

JASC PaintShop Pro for Web Graphics; Overview At the end of the course, readers will be able to - understand Web graphics issues, understand the basic components of Paintshop Pro software, control graphic output quality and modify graphics.  more...

QuarkXpress 3.3 for Windows and the Macintosh Introduction This course is designed to provide delegates with a knowledge of the fundamentals of QuarkXpress and all the key skills necessary to achieve professional-looking results with ease. Readers will learn how to combine text, pictures and other graphic elements with in different page formats for both one-off or regular production. In addition, readers will learn how to prepare files for output to a  more...

QuarkXpress 4.0 for Windows and the Macintosh Introduction This course is designed to provide readers with a knowledge of the fundamentals of QuarkXpress and all the key skills necessary to achieve professional-looking results with ease. Readers will learn how to combine text, pictures and other graphic elements with in different page formats for both one-off or regular production. In addition, readers will learn how to prepare files for output to a  more...

Lotus Freelance Graphics Millennium Edition Introduction ...Graphics Millennium Edition is a business graphics program running under the Windows 95/98/NT environments which allows you to create diagrams, drawings, word and graphic charts (for example, bar and pie charts). This course will guide readers through Freelance Graphics and show how to create and use simple and complex graphics; how to import data from other software packages; and give hints  more...

Lotus Freelance Graphics 97 Introduction ...graphics program running under the Windows 95/98 environment which allows you to create diagrams, drawings, word and graphic charts (e.g. Bar and pie charts). Scanned images, such as photographs, can also be incorporated. This course will guide readers through Freelance Graphics and show how to create and use simple and complex graphics; how to import data from other software packages; and give  more...

Lotus Freelance Graphics 96 Introduction ...graphics program running under the Windows 95/98 environment which allows you to create diagrams, drawings, word and graphic charts (e.g. Bar and pie charts). Scanned images such as photographs can also be incorporated. This course will guide readers through Freelance Graphics and show how to create and use simple and complex graphics; how to import data from other software packages; and give  more...

Adobe Photoshop 4.0 for Mac and PC Introduction This course is designed to provide readers with a knowledge of the fundamentals of Adobe PhotoShop all the key skills necessary to achieve professional-looking results with ease. Readers will learn how to manipulate pictures and other graphic elements with in different page formats for both one-off or regular production.  more...

Adobe Photoshop 6.0 Fundamentals At the end of the course, readers will be able to understand the components of Adobe Photoshop software, control graphic output quality, create and maintain graphics, work with layers and create special effects to make good graphics and correct mistakes or imperfections.  more...

3D Modeling Using Form_Z Course ...on the lookout for new design techniques to spice up your graphic or Web design portfolio. Whatever the case, this fun, project-based course provides a thorough introduction to the advanced Autodessys Form_Z 3D modeling tool. You'll be making your own 3D images by the second lesson, and creating your own 3D environments by the fifth. LESSON 1 Getting in Control of 3D Space In this lesson you  more...

Advanced Flash Multimedia Projects Course ...colorful and interactive kaleidoscope that loads external graphic files. LESSON 2 New Directions in Animation Flash animation extends a few light years beyond the humble tween. This lesson will take you beyond tweening and into programmatic animation animation using ActionScript code. With ActionScript, you'll learn to take more control over your animation and create more realistic effects.  more...

Advanced Graphic Design Course ...Graphic design is the art of visual communication, the visual representation of ideas or concepts. How do you succeed as a graphic designer? Study the movements that shaped today's visual world, and learn how to conceptualize projects, reinvent clich s, create balanced layouts, distill complex information, and motivate your audience. In this advanced, hands-on course, you'll build skills for  more...

Advanced Layout Design Course ...page or editorial spread, is a creative challenge for any graphic designer. In this intensive 3-lesson course, you'll tackle advanced-level layout projects that push your design skills to the limit. You'll learn how to build strong foundations for your page design, explore creative applications for lines and shapes, and discover how to break the rules while maintaining the underlying structure  more...

Advanced Logo Design What's in a name? Everything, if you're a logo designer. An effective logo represents much more than a company, product, or service. In the words of the late Paul Rand, logos should be like flags: universal, timeless, and durable. In this 6-lesson course, you'll build your portfolio by tackling a series of challenging logo and branding design projects. Lessons will cover such important logo  more...

Advanced Packaging Design Course ...package design or simply add some knockout pieces to your graphic design portfolio, this course will stretch your abilities. Outline: LESSON 1 Seeing in 3D Package design requires you to see and design in a whole new way in three dimensions. In this lesson, you'll learn about foundation types of 3D packaging and important design principles for create effective packages, including product  more...

Advanced Typography Course ...red, with case studies on leading practitioners of motion graphics and interactive text. In a logo design exercise, you'll design a standout brand for the most generic of products. LESSON 6 Type Culture Type has cultural (and subcultural) weight. It can capture the spirit of the times and the power of the people. Lesson Six explores the different ways in which typography reflects and  more...

Advertising Design Course ...ts, the written word should never be neglected. Excellent graphic design and copy must work together to deliver the message. Lesson Four explores the goals of ad copy, exploring some copywriting techniques useful for freelancer designers who may need to work with copy: active words, alliteration, onomatopoeia, irony, brevity, and Q and A. Agency designers learn some tips on working efficiently  more...

design and composition ...graphic design or digital photography? The answer is composition. Composition, literally the assembly or construction of elements, is the artful arrangement that guides the viewer's eye and unifies your work. In this 3-lesson hands-on course, you'll develop your compositional skills by analyzing everything from Grand Masters to Madison Avenue ads to tubes of toothpaste. Through a series  more...

design for non-designers Need to think like a designer? This course gives you a primer on the basic elements of design: typography, images, color, and layout. Through a series of real-life case studies, you'll go inside the design process and learn how to evaluate designs using such time-honored principles as consistency and alignment. Through interaction with the instructor and other students, you'll with develop your  more...

digital illustration advanced ...ital illustration is a challenging but expressive area of graphic design. It brings out each artist's unique personal style. If you've mastered the basics in Illustrator, it's time to challenge yourself and boost your skills. In this 6-lesson course, you'll learn advanced methods for communicating your creative concepts. Through step-by-step lectures, you'll explore how an expert Illustrator  more...

digital illustration basics ...graphic design since its inception in the 1920s. Today, most of those friendly little graphics and icons that give order and humanity to the world around us are created digitally, using powerful software applications such as Adobe Illustrator. In this hands-on introductory class, you'll learn the tricks of the trade for creating illustrations that intrigue and delight. The course provides a  more...

digital photography I ...any digital designer today. Whether you're a fine artist, graphic designer, or Web developer, a mastery of digital photography gives you creative control of the medium. If you've outgrown the basic features of your digital camera, and you're looking to take professional-quality photos, zoom in on Digital Photography I. In this hands-on course, you'll discover how photography techniques and  more...

digital video editing I ...out movement, choreography, the play of light, color, and graphics. And beyond all that, it's all about psychology. In this 6-lesson course, you'll learn the art and craft of editing videos from two award-winning filmmakers. The course explores techniques that can be applied in a range of non-linear editing programs, including Avid, Final Cut, and Premiere. But the main focus is not just on  more...

freehand basics ...romedia Freehand is the vector program of choice for many graphic and Web designers. It's used to create razor-sharp illustrations that print or enlarge to any size with little or no degradation. In this 6-lesson course, you'll explore the wide horizons open to Freehand users. You'll create illustrations, Web graphics, animations, newsletter layouts for print and Web, and more. Once you've  more...

fundamentals of logo design Logos are the front line, the identity of a company. They are ubiquitous, and they are vital. But how many of us understand the philosophy and process behind designing a logo? In this logo design online course, learn the importance of corporate identity, and how to design logos that will strengthen the visual image of your own or your client's company. The course is theoretical in focus,  more...

fundamentals of typography Typography is what sets designers apart from other artists. In visual communication, typography must be integrated (every last loop, bowl, and descender) into a total design. In this 3-lesson course, you'll explore the anatomy of the letterform. Through interactive lectures and hands-on exercises, you'll learn how to classify typefaces and use them creatively. Understanding the fundamentals of  more...