University of California, San Diego • Extension
Digital Arts
THREE TYPES OF
Diversify Your Creative Skill Set COURSE OFFERINGS
Individual classes onsite & online
Enroll in any open enrollment course
à la carte.
See pages 58-65.
Software focused, specialized
curriculums
Web Media, Digital Design and AutoCAD.
Career focused, project based
professional curriculums
Casual Gaming, Graphic Design,
Mobile Applications Development, and Video
& Editing.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Spruce up your skills with the Looking for a career change? PROFESSIONAL
Digital Arts • Casual Gaming—p. 219
The mission of the Digital Arts Center is to
provide a well-balanced, high-quality • Graphic Design—p. 227
Our software focused courses in
Computer Aided Design, Animation, education. We combine applied arts • Mobile Applications Development—
Graphic Design, Web Media, and Mobile technology and techniques, related p. 233
Media provide students with: business practices and portfolio creation, • Video & Editing—p. 249
• Design skill sets to be incorporated into in order to prepare students for a new SPECIALIZED
current profession career and for professional advancement • Design Media—p. 255
within their chosen field. • Web Media—p. 265
• Basic knowledge of the digital arts
field and industry Join us for a free information session and PROFICIENCY Digital Arts
learn about our high quality, • AutoCAD—p. 251
• Software focused courses
professionally-focused programs, ask
• Interactive online learning questions and discuss your future as a
• Convenient onsite evening courses creative professional.
• Hands on learning with industry For details, email dac@ucsd.edu,
experts call (858) 534-6705
Learn more about our software focused or visit the website dac.ucsd.edu
certificates and individual courses by
contacting a program representative by
email at unex-digital@ucsd.edu or by
phone at (858) 534-6731.
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ANIMATION AND COMPUTER
Participate in Your DA Community! HANDS-ON
AIDED-DESIGN
Animation I: Introduction to
Disney’s 12 Principles of
Animation
Using the simplicity of basic 2D animation,
students will become familiar with Disney’s
“12 Principles of Animation”. As an intro-
duction to the 12-Principles of Animation,
students will create several short animation
projects. Topics covered include: Key Pose
Animation; Squash and Stretch;
Anticipation; Staging; and Arcs. Whether 2D
or CG animation, these principles are the
backbone for all character animation and are
The UC San Diego Extension Digital Arts department offers many ways for you to stay in the animation industry’s universal standard.
touch with your digital arts peers, instructors, and future collaborators. Follow our posts, This course is the first in our Animation Skill
participate in discussions, and continue to network and learn about industsry Series courses – learn more at
developments. Become an active member of our active Digital Arts community! extension.ucsd.edu/digitalarts. Come and
explore the world of Animation with instruc-
Fan us on Facebook tor Eric Von Hamersveld. Note prerequisite:
facebook.com/UCSD.Extension.Digital.Arts.Center Basic drawing skills, basic computer skills,
and internet access required. Students must
Follow us on Twitter have Adobe Photoshop. See website for com-
twitter.com/ucsdextdac plete list of required materials.
ONLINE
Subscribe to our newsletters Instructor: Eric Van Hamersveld
extension.ucsd.edu/signup Section: 085506-5002 Course No. ART-40557
You can also always call or email us at (858) 534-6731 and at unex-digital@ucsd.edu Time/Date: Oct. 11-Dec. 12
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Art
InDesign 2 Day: Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
TABLE OF CONTENTS No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep)
InDesign 2 Day: Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
Animation and Computer Illustrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 enrollment advised.
Aided-Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Illustrator 2 Day: Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Animation I: Introduction to Disney’s
12 Principles of Animation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Illustrator 2 Day: Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 AutoCAD I: Introduction
AutoCAD I: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Mobile Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Become familiar with AutoCAD 2011 com-
AutoCAD II: Working Drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Flash/AIR for Mobile I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 mands and menu systems. Learn two-dimen-
AutoCAD III: Advanced Working Drawings . . . . . . . . .59 Emerging Media for Creatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 sional drawing commands, dimensioning,
Revit I: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 User Interface Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 layering systems and drafting techniques. By
Revit II: Intermediate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 the end of this course, you will have gained
Web Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
3DS Max I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Introduction to Blogging Design Software . . . . . . . . .65
experience developing and assembling a con-
Digital Arts Center Programs . . . . . . . . .60 Web Design: XHTML & CSS for Designers . . . . . . . . .65
struction document, including drafting sym-
Digital Arts Center - Information Session . . . . . . . . . .60 Web Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 bols, fixtures and a floor plan. Note: Students
Dreamweaver I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 must be officially enrolled by and attend the
Graphics and Digital Design . . . . . . . . .61 first session. Prerequisite: good command of
Creative Ad Campaign Design for Designers . . . . . . .61 Instructor Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 the Windows environment. Textbooks
Design & Web Media Program strongly recommended. Same textbook will
Information Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Digital Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
be used throughout all AutoCAD courses.
Digital Design Essentials A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 IN-CLASS
Digital Arts
Digital Design Essentials B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Instructor: Al Whitley
Section: 085508-5002 Course No. ARCH-4B001
Photoshop I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Time/Date: M&W 1:00-5:00 p.m., Oct. 3-19 (6
Photoshop 2 Day: Level I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 mtgs.)
Photoshop 2 Day: Level II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Location: Whitley Consulting Group, 3904 Groton
InDesign I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 St., San Diego
Credit: 2.5 units in Architecture
Fee: $495 ($470 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
No refunds after: Oct. 4 (slv/aep)
Animal Illustration No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
enrollment advised.
Learn essential 2-D illustration and
drawing skills IN-CLASS
Instructor: Al Whitley
See page 23 for details. Section: 085560-5002 Course No. ARCH-4B001
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Time/Date: M&W 5:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 3-19 (6 AutoCAD III: Advanced Working
mtgs.)
Location: Whitley Consulting Group, 3904 Groton
St., San Diego
Drawings
Work on a (simulated) real-world project,
AutoCAD, Revit
Credit: 2.5 units in Architecture
Fee: $495 ($470 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
No refunds after: Oct. 4 (slv/aep)
using AutoCAD 2011 software. Learn the
process professional offices go through to cre- & 3DS Max
ate and assemble the components required
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
for the creation of a set of working docu-
enrollment advised.
ments. In order to focus on the production
AutoCAD II: Working Drawings aspects of assembling and detailing, partici-
Develop an advanced understanding of the pants are expected to have reasonably strong
AutoCAD 2011 applications. Develop an AutoCAD skills. Technical aspects of
abbreviated set of construction documents AutoCAD will be addressed including file
and learn important manipulation and man- referencing, paper/ model space, the sheet set
agement tools for assembling and integrating manager, and the relational aspects of draw-
drawings within the project document ing files. Note: Students must be officially
set.Topics include advanced commands and enrolled by and attend the first session.
drafting conventions. Note: Students must Prerequisite: AutoCAD I and II. Textbooks
be officially enrolled by and attend the first strongly recommended. Same textbook will
session. Prerequisite: “AutoCAD I” (ARCH- be used throughout all AutoCAD courses.
4B001) or equivalent knowledge. Textbooks IN-CLASS
strongly recommended. Same textbook will Instructor: Al Whitley
Section: 085563-5002 Course No. ARCH-40007
be used throughout all AutoCAD courses. Time/Date: M&W 5:30-9:30 p.m., Nov. 28-Dec. 14 • AutoCAD I: Introduction
IN-CLASS (6 mtgs.)
Instructor: Al Whitley Location: Whitley Consulting Group, 3904 Groton
• AutoCAD II: Working Drawings
Section: 085561-5002 Course No. ARCH-4B004 St., San Diego • AutoCAD III:
Time/Date: M&W 1:00-5:00 p.m., Oct. 31-Nov. 16 Credit: 2.5 units in Architecture Advanced Construction Documents
(6 mtgs.) Fee: $495 ($470 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
Location: Whitley Consulting Group, 3904 Groton No refunds after: Nov. 29 (slv/aep) • Revit I & II
St., San Diego No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
Credit: 2.5 units in Architecture
• 3DS Max I & II
enrollment advised.
Fee: $495 ($470 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
See page 251 for certificate details.
No refunds after: Nov. 1 (slv/aep) Revit I: Introduction
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
This course is designed for architects, interi-
enrollment advised.
or designers, engineers, and others involved Revit II: Intermediate
IN-CLASS in the construction industry seeking an
Instructor: Al Whitley Explore the more advanced methods of doc-
Section: 085562-5002 Course No. ARCH-4B004 overview of building information modeling umenting a building project in Revit
Time/Date: M&W 5:30-9:30 p.m., Oct. 31-Nov. 16 (BIM) using Revit Architecture 2011. The Architecture 2011. The classes will be taught
(6 mtgs.) course examines how to design 3D models from the architect’s perspective, but interior
Location: Whitley Consulting Group, 3904 Groton that simultaneously document the project in designers and engineers will also gain valu-
St., San Diego schedules and 2D architectural drawings.
Credit: 2.5 units in Architecture able insight as the course unfolds. Topics
Topics include starting a project, modifying include scheduling building components,
Fee: $495 ($470 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
No refunds after: Nov. 1 (slv/aep) elements, and presenting models. By the con- using the family editor to create 2D and 3D
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early clusion, students will have built a BIM proj- components, refining graphics, and construc-
enrollment advised. ect from scratch and present multiple views tion documentation. By the conclusion of
of the model on an architectural sheet. Note: this course, students will be able to develop a
Students must be officially enrolled by and BIM model independently and understand
attend the first session. Prerequisite: how to organize it as an integrated, interop-
AutoCAD experience preferred and a good erable construction document set. Note:
command of the Windows environment. Students must be officially enrolled by and
Textbooks strong recommended. Same text- attend the first session. Prerequisite: Revit I
book will be used throughout all Revit cours- or work experience with instructor approval.
es. Textbooks strongly recommended. Same Digital Arts
IN-CLASS textbook will be used throughout all Revit
Instructor: Mike Wilson courses.
Section: 085564-5002 Course No. ARCH-40009
Time/Date: Tu&Th 6:00-10:00 p.m., Oct. 4-13 (4 IN-CLASS
mtgs.) Instructor: Mike Wilson
Location: Whitley Consulting Group, 3904 Groton Section: 085565-5002 Course No. ARCH-40010
St., San Diego Time/Date: Tu&Th 6:00-10:00 p.m., Oct. 18-27 (4
Credit: 1.5 units in Architecture mtgs.)
Fee: $495 ($470 if enrolled by Sep. 7). Location: Whitley Consulting Group, 3904 Groton
Save $25 No refunds after: Oct. 5 (slv/aep) St., San Diego
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early Credit: 1.5 units in Architecture
Enroll by the early discount date enrollment advised. Fee: $495 ($470 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
and save $25 off the course fee! No refunds after: Oct. 5 (slv/aep)
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
See course listings for eligibility. enrollment advised.
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Digital Arts Center Professional Certificates
3DS Max I DIGITAL ARTS CENTER PROGRAMS enrolling day of information session, email
Get a complete introduction to modeling, dac@ucsd.edu to receive confirmation.
and rendering while learning to build and The DAC program is designed to take Drop-ins welcome
bring to life a 3D scene from plans. Learn to amateurs and turn them into profession- IN-CLASS
model or import interior details and furni- als doing the design work they love. Instructor: John Lane
ture items to create a finished scene. Add Choose from Graphic Design, or Video Section: 082551 Course No. INFO-80004
Editing or Casual Gaming. Fall 2010 Time/Date: M 6:00-7:00 p.m., Aug. 1 (1 mtg.)
lighting and textures, and learn how to ren-
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
der realistic images. Gain the ability to navi- includes THREE 12-month options. 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
gate the user interface, manipulate views, Visit dac.ucsd.edu, email: dac@ucsd. Credit: Not for credit
modify parameters and choose the most effi- edu or call (858) 622-5750. Fee: $0 No refunds after: Aug. 9 (slv/lc)
cient modeling techniques. Dive into model- IN-CLASS
ing, using many of AutoDesk 3DS Max’s Digital Arts Center - Information Instructor: John Lane
powerful parametric object creation tools. Session Section: 082552 Course No. INFO-80004
Note: You must enroll before attending first Are you ready for a career change into the Time/Date: M 5:30-9:30 p.m., Aug. 22 (1 mtg.)
meeting. Prerequisite: Fundamental working Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
creative media field? Do you have a great idea 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
knowledge of Windows environment, some for a mobile app? Want to create that new Credit: Not for credit
CAD or drafting experience is highly recom- game everyone is talking about? Discover Fee: $0 No refunds after: Aug. 30 (slv/lc)
mended. Textbooks strongly recommended. what skills are needed to launch or further
Same textbook will be used throughout all your career by pursuing one of these certifi-
Digital Arts
3DS Max courses. cates: Graphic Design, Casual Gaming,
IN-CLASS Mobile Applications and Video & Editing.
Instructor: Mike Wilson Join us for free information session and learn
Section: 085566-5002 Course No. ART-4B324 about our high-quality, professionally-
Time/Date: M&W 6:00-10:00 p.m., Nov. 28-Dec. focused programs, ask questions and discuss
14 (4 mtgs.)
Location: Whitley Consulting Group, 3904 Groton
your future as a creative professional. Our
St., San Diego professional certificate programs provide in-
Credit: 2.5 units in Art depth study in your area of interest and equip Stay Informed!
Fee: $495 ($470 if enrolled by Sep. 7). you with powerful knowledge and skills.
No refunds after: Nov. 29 (slv/aep) Enrolling now for Fall 2011. For details call Sign up to receive information about
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early (858) 534-6705 or email:dac@ucsd.edu. courses that interest you.
enrollment advised.
Learn more at http://dac.ucsd.edu Note: If extension.ucsd.edu/signup
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GRAPHICS AND DIGITAL DESIGN
HANDS-ON
Creative Ad Campaign Design for
Specialized Certificates
Designers
˜This course is an introduction to the
creation of advertising campaign design.
Topics include creative strategy, copywriting
and art direction. Students will concept and
produce a multi-medium creative advertising
campaign based on a brand strategy. Topics
include creative strategy, art direction, find-
ing a “big idea” and creating a cohesive cam-
paign, tagline writing, visual/artistic message
making, headline creation, and art produc-
tion. Students will create a creative ad cam-
paign across multiple mediums based on
expressed brand messages, including copy-
writing and art direction. Note: Students
should have a working knowledge of Adobe
Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Strategic SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATES
and conceptual writing will also be
employed. • Software focused courses
IN-CLASS • Entry level skill-sets to be incorporated into your current profession
Instructor: Chris T. Clark
Section: 085603-5002 Course No. ART-40574
• Industry knowledge
Time/Date: Th 2:00-5:00 p.m., Oct. 6-Dec. 8; no Design Media—Typography, color layout and design for print and web
mtg. Nov. 24 (9 mtgs.)
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., Web Media—Content creation and design for the web
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: 3 units in Art Learn more on pages 255 and 265.
Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
No refunds after: Oct. 12 (slv/aep)
Early enrollment advised.
Digital Media ONLINE
Explore an overview of how to use computers Instructor: John Lane
Design & Web Media Program Section: 085485-5002 Course No. ART-40525
Information Session to produce graphic designs and visual com- Time/Date: Oct. 11-Dec. 6
Explore the Digital Arts! This free informa- munication collaterals for future designers, Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
tion session is designed for those interested in artists, and graphic illustrators. Students Credit: 3 units in Art
learning more about our Specialized begin by learning computer terminology, file Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
management, and page layout as they relate No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep)
Certificates in AutoCAD, Design Media, and No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
Web Media. Get an inside look into our to digital media and visual communication.
enrollment advised.
courses! We will review our individual on-site This hands-on course, prepares students to
and online courses, certificate requirements, advance into various fields of digital technol- HANDS-ON
industry changes, skills needed to succeed, ogy, graphic design, digital arts, and digital Digital Design Essentials A
and ways you can get involved in the local design using the latest software applications A key course in learning graphic design and
digital arts community. Learn what the available. The class will focus on five main digital media, this course has been organized to
Digital Arts can do for you! Note: For infor- topical areas: design production sequence, introduce students to the elements and lexicon
mation on our Professional Certificates email file organization and formatting, Photoshop, of basic two dimensional design, gestalt design
dac@ucsd.edu and visit dac.ucsd.edu Illustrator and InDesign. A must for begin- theory, basic color uses in design and their
ners. This is the first required course of the inherent psychological impacts upon the view-
ONLINE
Section: 085570-5002 Course No. INFO-70002
Specialized Certificate in Design Media. er, use of type as object, use of type as psycho-
Time/Date: Nov. 9 Note: Online participants are required to logical design element, and the combination of Digital Arts
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com have Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, & type and image for successful integration of
Credit: Not for credit InDesign CS4 or higher. design concepts. Gain an introduction to the
Fee: $0 IN-CLASS essential design techniques needed to produce
Instructor: Lawrence Snay professional work.
Section: 085484-5002 Course No. ART-40525 ONLINE
Time/Date: Tu 6:00-9:30 p.m., Oct. 11-Nov. 29 (8 Instructor: Scott Miller
mtgs.) Section: 085492-5002 Course No. ART-40540
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., Time/Date: Oct. 11-Dec. 12
Photography 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Art Credit: 3 units in Art 3
Learn how to use your camera and take Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7). Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
your photography to the next level No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep) No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep)
Early enrollment advised. No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
See pages 27-31 for course options.
enrollment advised.
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HANDS-ON ONLINE
Ad Campaign Digital Design Essentials B
As a continuation of “Digital Design
Instructor: Jonathan Hunt
Section: 085480-5002 Course No. ART-40311
Time/Date: Oct. 11-Dec. 6
Essentials A”(ART-40092), students will
Design Series explore advanced applications of typography
and color to improve upon their effective
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Art
Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
for Designers visual communication. In addition, the prop-
erties of paper are evaluated as to how they
No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep)
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
enrollment advised.
affect the outcome of printed publications
from an aesthetic and technical standpoint. A
Photoshop 2 Day: Level I
variety of Design projects will be developed
Experience the best of Photoshop in just two
addressing unique marketing needs. Design
days. This step-one level hands-on workshop
projects will be developed working with real-
will get you up and running with photo-edit-
time clients with specific marketing needs.
ing, file formats, pixel selection, overview of
Upon completion of both Design A and B,
the tools, working with layers, red-eye
students will have several projects to be
removal, color correction (hue, contrast) and
included in their portfolios, ready for review
various tips and tricks. Each student will be
at the completion of the Digital Design cer-
working at a computer using the latest ver-
tificate. Note prerequisite required: Digital
sion of Adobe Photoshop. Students will gain
Design Essentials A.
a sound working knowledge of the program
ONLINE and be experiencing and practicing through-
• Learn Ad Design Instructor: Scott Miller
From print layouts to interactive Section: 085488-5002 Course No. ART-40541
out the day. Note prerequisite: Students must
multi-platform design Time/Date: Oct. 11-Dec. 12 have basic computer skills. Students must be
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com familiar with the keyboard, be able to left-
• Emerging Media for Designers Credit: 3 units in Art 3 click, right-click and click-and-drag with the
New trends in advertising with Warren Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7). mouse, and know how to save a file to an
Raisch of Digitaria Interactive No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep) appropriate location on a computer or a
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
• Ad Campaign Design 101 enrollment advised.
removable drive.
From concept to completion IN-CLASS
HANDS-ON Instructor: Carolyn O’Barr
See pages 61 and 64 for details Photoshop I Section: 085494-5002 Course No. ART-40478
Learn illustration techniques and digital pho- Time/Date: M 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Oct. 3-10 (2
tograph editing, color correction, and for- mtgs.)
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
matting skills. This course provides instruc-
Continuing Education tion in manipulating color and black-and-
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: .5 units in Art
& Career Showcase white images, working in layers, special
effects, photo restoration/colorizing, and dig-
Fee: $195 No refunds after: Sep. 30 (slv/aep)
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
ital illustration and drawing techniques using enrollment advised.
Adobe Photoshop. Explore photo manipula-
tion and digital painting through a series of Photoshop 2 Day: Level II
FREE EVENT creative projects. Students will also gain a A more advanced look at Adobe Photoshop
working knowledge of various color modes for those already familiar with the basics.
utilized for both print and web applications. Students will learn about importing files
This class is intended as an introduction to including scanning and RAW. Students learn
Photoshop. Note: Online participants must skills and techniques used for digital dark-
have Adobe Photoshop CS4 or higher room projects. Students work on various
installed on their computers. projects in class to build self-confidence and
pick up tricks and techniques. Note prerequi-
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Julie F. Willis
site: Students must have taken and passed
Section: 085478-5002 Course No. ART-40311 Photoshop 2-day Level I or have the equiva-
Time/Date: Th 6:00-9:30 p.m., Oct. 13-Dec. 8; no lent skills. Students MUST have basic com-
mtg. Nov. 24 (8 mtgs.) puter skills.
Digital Arts
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., IN-CLASS
Thursday, September 8 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Instructor: Carolyn O’Barr
4:30 –7:30 p.m. Credit: 3 units in Art Section: 085496-5002 Course No. ART-40471
Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
UC San Diego Campus Time/Date: M 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Oct. 17-24 (2
No refunds after: Oct. 19 (slv/aep) mtgs.)
• Workshops Early enrollment advised. Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
• Program Information 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Credit: .5 units in Art
• Networking Fee: $195 No refunds after: Oct. 14 (slv/aep)
Save $25 No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
See back cover for details. Enroll by the early discount date enrollment advised.
and save $25 off the course fee!
extension.ucsd.edu/showcase
See course listings for eligibility.
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HANDS-ON Credit: .5 units in Art
InDesign I
Learn page layout design with InDesign,
Fee: $195 No refunds after: Oct. 6 (slv/aep)
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
enrollment advised.
New Location
today's leading page layout program.
Working knowledge of this comprehensive HANDS-ON
page layout software is essential when design- InDesign 2 Day: Level II
ing publications and preliminary web page A more advanced look at Adobe InDesign for
layouts. Learn to place Photoshop and those already familiar with the basics. Create
Illustrator files into InDesign documents, compelling print layouts, content for play-
arrange elements on a page or multiple pages, back in the Adobe Flash® Player, and inter-
and make type and color look good. Through active PDF documents. Through work on
creating projects in InDesign, you will learn projects students learn techniques creative
about three primary disciplines: typography, professionals use to make page layout look
illustration/graphic images, and page layout. good and increase productivity by establish-
Projects from all three disciplines will be ing good work habits. Students discover how ˜University City Center
designed throughout the course. Students to get the most out of the features and prac- at 6256 Greenwich Drive
will work on various real-world projects to tice using options many designers don’t know
build self-confidence and pick up tricks and about. Note prerequisite: Students must have UC San Diego Extension’s newest high-
techniques. Note prerequisite: MAC or PC taken and passed Adobe InDesign I or have tech facility is our largest learning center
basic computer knowledge is required. equivalent skills. Also, students must have the with convenient access off Interstate 805
Online participants must have InDesign CS4 following basic computer skills. Students at the Governor Drive exit.
or higher installed on their computers. must be familiar with the keyboard, must be
able to left-click, right-click and click-and- Expanded facilities include:
IN-CLASS
Instructor: Randall Cornish drag with the mouse, must know how to save • 23 high-tech classrooms
Section: 085539-5002 Course No. ART-40533 a file to an appropriate location on a comput-
Time/Date: W 2:00-5:00 p.m., Oct. 12-Dec. 7; no • 13 hands-on labs
er or a removable drive.
mtg. Nov. 23 (8 mtgs.) • Executive learning spaces
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., IN-CLASS
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego Instructor: Carolyn O’Barr • Video conferencing
Credit: 3 units in Art Section: 085501-5002 Course No. ART-40469
Time/Date: F 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Oct. 21-28 (2 • Online learning studio suite
Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
No refunds after: Oct. 18 (slv/aep) mtgs.) • Free parking & student lounge areas
Early enrollment advised. Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
ONLINE Credit: .5 units in Art
Instructor: John Lane Fee: $195 No refunds after: Oct. 20 (slv/aep) ONLINE
Section: 085542-5002 Course No. ART-40533 No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early Instructor: John Lane
Time/Date: Oct. 11-Dec. 6 enrollment advised. Section: 085482-5002 Course No. ART-40527
Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Time/Date: Oct. 11-Dec. 6
Credit: 3 units in Art HANDS-ON Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7). Illustrator Credit: 3 units in Art 3
No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep) Learn the industry-standard professional vec- Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep)
tor drawing program Adobe Illustrator
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
InDesign 2 Day: Level I CS5.5. Gain practical experience with enrollment advised.
Introduction to Adobe InDesign, the page Illustrator’s precision drawing and transfor-
layout software program used by professional mation tools for creating and editing Bézier Illustrator 2 Day: Level I
graphic artists to create ads, business cards, curves, color, gradients, gradient mesh, pat- A Thorough introduction to Adobe’s compre-
brochures, postcards, newsletters, magazines, terns, transparency, type, layers, and more. hensive vector graphics software used by graphic
posters, CD covers and more. This course Learn how your artwork can interface with designers, animators, and digital artists. Students
involves considerable hands-on instruction Photoshop and be rasterized for further cre- will use the powerful tools in Illustrator to create
and short easy-to-follow exercises. Students ative enhancement, preparing it for the inter- and draw shapes, lines and text needed to create
learn how to create and navigate new docu- face with the entire Creative suite. Note: logos, t-shirts, posters and more. No experience
ments and learn the program’s workspace, Basic Mac or PC computer knowledge is using Adobe Illustrator is required. Note prereq-
including tools, menus, panels, dialog boxes required. Online participants must have uisite: Students must be familiar with the key-
and more. No experience using Adobe Illustrator CS4 or higher installed on their board, must be able to left-click, right-click and
Digital Arts
InDesign is required. Note: Students must be computers. click-and-drag with the mouse, and must know
familiar with the keyboard, be able to left- IN-CLASS how to save a file to an appropriate location on a
click, right-click and click-and-drag with the Instructor: Carolyn O’Barr computer or a removable drive.
Section: 085481-5002 Course No. ART-40527
mouse, and know how to save a file to an Time/Date: Tu 6:00-9:30 p.m., Oct. 11-Nov. 29 (8
IN-CLASS
appropriate location on a computer or a Instructor: Carolyn O’Barr
mtgs.)
removable drive. Section: 085503-5002 Course No. ART-40477
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
Time/Date: M 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Nov. 7-14 (2
IN-CLASS 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
mtgs.)
Instructor: Carolyn O’Barr Credit: 3 units in Art 3
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
Section: 085498-5002 Course No. ART-40479 Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Time/Date: Oct. 7-14 No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep)
Credit: .5 units in Art
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., Early enrollment advised.
Fee: $195 No refunds after: Nov. 4 (slv/aep)
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
enrollment advised.
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Credit: 3 units in Art
Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
WordPress! No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep)
Early enrollment advised.
HANDS-ON
Emerging Media for Creatives
Today’s marketing and advertising worlds are
quickly moving to digital with both online
and offline campaigns being directly impact-
ed by emerging media channels. This course
is intended for creative individuals from dig-
ital arts, gaming, and immersive media who
want to learn about emerging media from a
digital perspective. Firsthand knowledge of
the latest campaign strategies will be provid-
ed. Students will learn about digital cam-
paigns, the latest advances in cross-device
marketing, and what is happening in the
marketing departments and ad agency world
to leverage this emerging media. Through
case studies, presentations, and recommend-
New Web Design with WordPress Skill Series ed reading students will become familiar with
digital media for creatives in advertising and
• Introduction to Blogging Software
marketing in a digital age. Note: Basic
Gain an introduction to Blogger and WordPress Internet knowledge and basic computer skills
• WordPress I required.
Install new word press themes and add JavaScript or JQuery to page templates ONLINE
Instructor: Warren Raisch
• WordPress II Section: 085472-5002 Course No. ART-40528
Learn blog customizing techniques with XHTML and CSS Time/Date: Oct. 4-Dec. 16
Learn more at extension.ucsd.edu/digitalarts Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Credit: 3 units in Art 3
Fee: $650 ($625 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
No refunds after: Oct. 10 (slv/aep)
HANDS-ON MOBILE MEDIA No visitors permitted. Early enrollment advised.
Illustrator 2 Day: Level II HANDS-ON
Gain a more advanced look at Adobe HANDS-ON
Illustrator. For those already familiar with the Flash/AIR for Mobile I User Interface Design
basics, this two day course will allow you to ˜Learn Adobe AIR, a technology that ˜Gain a strong base on user-interface
work on various projects in class to build self- enables you to create an app once and then design. This course covers references, user
confidence and pick up tricks and techniques export it to iOS devices - iPhone and iPad - experience (UX) and usability principles.
creative professionals use to make profession- Android, and to the BlackBerry Playbook, all Learn from the CEO of Action Creations, an
al vector graphics. Learn how to increase pro- with minor adjustments, all at maximum award winning interactive agency in San
ductivity by establishing good work habits. performance, accessing all the necessary APIs Diego. Topics include psychological princi-
Discover how to get the most out of some of each device (Camera, GPS and more). ples, interaction principles, requirements
popular features and practice using some fea- Learn how to design amazing apps in Adobe analysis, designing for different screens (web,
tures many designers don’t know about. Note Flash, how to sign and publish them to the tvs and mobile applications design), stan-
prerequisite: Students must have basic com- Apple App Store, Android Market and dards, style guides, techniques and visual
puter skills. BlackBerry AppWorld. Learn how to tackle design principles. Come learn about what to
IN-CLASS fragmentation (all these different platforms) do and what not to do when it comes down
Instructor: Carolyn O’Barr with Adobe AIR, guaranteeing consistency, to UI Design. Gain the perspective to help
Section: 085505-5002 Course No. ART-40470 create higher quality designed experiences. It
Time/Date: M 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Nov. 21-28 (2 saving you and your clients time and money.
Note: Basic knowledge of computer pro- is a great time to be an interactive designer.
Digital Arts
mtgs.)
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., gramming (C, Java, Javascript, PHP or ONLINE
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego ActionScript) and basic knowledge of Flash Instructor: Demian Borba
Credit: .5 units in Art Section: 085476-5002 Course No. ART-40535
Fee: $195 No refunds after: Nov. 18 (slv/aep)
are required for participation. Background in Time/Date: Oct. 11-Dec. 12
No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early web design or programming is recommended Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
enrollment advised. but not required. Credit: 3 units in Art
IN-CLASS Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
Instructor: Demian Borba No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep)
Save $25 Section: 085468-5002 Course No. ART-40569 Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised.
Time/Date: Tu 2:00-5:00 p.m., Oct. 11-Dec. 6 (9
Enroll by the early discount date mtgs.)
and save $25 off the course fee! Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
See course listings for eligibility. 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
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WEB DESIGN
HANDS-ON
Introduction to Blogging Design
Still Time To Enroll!
Software
˜Gain an introduction to Blogger and Mobile Applications
WordPress. This course is intended for indi- Development One-Year
viduals interested in learning how to blog and Professional Certificate Program
graphic/web designers who wish to learn how
to implement blogs into their websites. The Comprehensive training in programming,
course demonstrates how to install, use and interface and interaction design for iOS
modify Wordpress and Google’s Blogger. No and Android
previous experience is necessary. Topics Learn more at dac.ucsd.edu
include accounts, installation, the front and
See page 233 for details.
back end interfaces, management, blogger
widgets, design interface, code view, cus-
tomizing wordpress and adding plug-ins, cus- Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., Dreamweaver I
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
tom page templates, and the code editor. This Learn to design and build websites with
Credit: 2 units in Art
is course one of our hands-on Wordpress Skill Fee: $395 ($370 if enrolled by Sep. 7). Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, a powerful and
Series for digital artists and bloggers looking No refunds after: Oct. 14 (slv/aep) easy to use web page development software,
to do more with their sites. By the end of the Early enrollment advised. in this essential web design course in San
series, students can expect to have a fully Diego and online. Become familiar enough
HANDS-ON
functional and customized blog ready to be with basic HTML and CSS training skills to
Web Media design websites within Dreamweaver’s rich
used. Become familiar with fundamental principles web authoring environment. Participants will
IN-CLASS and techniques for designing and producing use Dreamweaver to work with text, photos,
Instructor: Harold D. Hamernik online experiences including websites, web
Section: 085452-5002 Course No. ART-40566 graphics, tables and begin to customize pages
applications, and interactive media. Work using CSS. The course will include the explo-
Time/Date: M 6:00-9:30 p.m., Oct. 10-Nov. 14 (6
mtgs.)
through the steps of the online design process ration of at least two website construction
Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr., from start to finish: define goals, identify tar- models and demonstration of managing and
6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego get users and benefits, perform contextual publishing websites onto live web servers
Credit: 2 units in Art analysis, identify constraints, create proto- using Dreamweaver. Note prerequisite:
Fee: $395 ($370 if enrolled by Sep. 7). types, perform usability tests, and refine and
No refunds after: Oct. 14 (slv/aep) Photoshop I or equivalent knowledge.Basic
produce resulting design options. Become Mac or PC computer knowledge is required.
Early enrollment advised.
acquainted with the industry standard appli- Online participants must have Dreamweaver
HANDS-ON cations that are used to prototype, design, CS4 or higher installed on their computers.
Web Design: XHTML & CSS for develop and build what the internet can
IN-CLASS
Designers deliver to computers and handheld devices.
Instructor: Harrison B. Watts
˜Learn front end design coding to make Note: First required course for Web Media Section: 085455-5002 Course No. ART-40325
your site web 2.0 compliant. Topics include: Certificate. Intro to the field. Required appli- Time/Date: W 6:00-9:30 p.m., Oct. 12-Dec. 7; no
XHTML coding for designers, cascading cations necessary for course completion: mtg. Nov. 23 (8 mtgs.)
Adobe Dreamweaver CS5 and Adobe Location: UCSD Extension University City Ctr.,
style sheets (CSS), code structure, design to 6256 Greenwich Dr., San Diego
Photoshop CS5 or higher. Optional applica-
code workflow, populating pages, liquid lay- Credit: 3 units in Art
tions: Adobe Flash CS5 or higher and Adobe
outs, navigation, and hand coded box model Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
CS5 Fireworks or higher. No refunds after: Oct. 18 (slv/aep)
layouts. This course is intended for designers
ONLINE Early enrollment advised.
that need to have more control over their Instructor: Harrison B. Watts
websites and is the first course in our new ONLINE
Section: 085459-5002 Course No. ART-40523 Instructor: John Lane
Web Design Skill Series. Through the series Time/Date: Oct. 4-Dec. 16 Section: 085458-5002 Course No. ART-40325
students learn to hand code their own web Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com Time/Date: Oct. 11-Dec. 6
designs. The first course in the series explains Credit: 4 units in Art Location: ucsdextension.blackboard.com
Fee: $650 ($625 if enrolled by Sep. 7). Credit: 3 units in Art
the hand coding process. The second takes No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep) Digital Arts
Fee: $595 ($570 if enrolled by Sep. 7).
students from static to dynamic sites and the Pre-enrollment required. Early enrollment advised. No refunds after: Oct. 17 (slv/aep)
third completes the process with uploading, No visitors permitted. Pre-enrollment required. Early
SEO, and content management systems. This enrollment advised.
skills series explains how coding works, the
layout of the code, the structure, and best
practices, through lessons geared just for
designers.
IN-CLASS Social Media Marketing Stay Informed!
Instructor: Harold D. Hamernik
Section: 085453-5002 Course No. ART-40571 Learn to leverage social media platforms Sign up to receive information about
Time/Date: M 2:00-5:00 p.m., Oct. 10-Nov. 14 (6 in Marketing via New Media. courses that interest you.
mtgs.)
See page 47. extension.ucsd.edu/signup
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Warren Raisch, Executive VP and author of The
Continuing Education eMarketplace is a frequent lecturer at leading industry
universities and events. His knowledge and expertise
& Career Showcase range from cutting-edge website development and
infrastructure, to Media Campaigns, social media
engagement and web analytics. Raisch has worked
with Cisco, Intel, Hasbro, Comcast, MTV
FREE EVENT Networks, DreamWorks and others.
Lawrence J. Snay, M.S.IT, brings real-world expe-
rience into the classroom. He has a Certificate in
Multimedia Development from UCSD Extension.
As an Instructional Systems Designer, Larry designs
and develops interactive training products for a local
San Diego Training Development Company. This
class will take the student from product conception
through to delivery.
Eric Van Hamersveld, BFA, has his degree in TV
and Film Production and has worked for 30+ years
in the entertainment industry as an animator with
Warner Bros., Walt Disney, J. Ward Productions and
Hanna Barbara Studios. Currently, Eric is an
Animator/Animation Director and Senior
Animation Instructor.
Harrison Watts, M.A., leads Web Design and
Systems Development for Research Affairs at
Thursday, September 8 • 4:30 –7:30 p.m. • UC San Diego Campus UCSD. He is a developer and designer who is
trained and experienced in web applications pro-
• Workshops
gramming, user interface design and usability evalua-
• Program Information tion. He has over ten years of experience teaching
• Networking design, animation, and web technologies at local col-
leges and universities.
See back cover for details.
Al Whitley, MBA, AIA, is a principal at www.whit-
extension.ucsd.edu/showcase leygroup.com, an architectural practice which pro-
vides specialized CAD and BIM support for com-
mercial, biotech and Government projects. He and
Jonathan Hunt, MFA, Jon is the author and/or his staff have received numerous awards for their
INSTRUCTOR PROFILES work on project efficiency optimization, project doc-
illustrator of eleven picture books for children. His
Demian Borba, B.S., in Computer Science, illustrations have been used on book jackets, col- umentation and computer visualization.
Demian has more than 11 years of experience with lectible card games, role playing manuals and maga- Julie Willis, B.S., has worked professionally in the
technology, interactive media, design, business devel- zines. Jon teaches animation, storyboarding, anato- graphic design field for more than 20 years, with
opment and training. Some of his clients are Coca- my and illustration at the Art Institute in Ft. over 10 years in print advertising. Ms. Willis has
Cola, Callaway Golf, Adobe, GE and UCSD. An Lauderdale. Jon’s work can be seen on his website been a graphic design instructor at educational and
Adobe Community Professional and Certified www.huntillustration.com corporate institutions throughout the county for
Expert in Flash, he teaches Advanced Flash and
John Lane, B.A., is the principal of J. Lane more than 9 years.
Design at UCSD, Platt College and the Art
Institute. Designs, a local design studio maintaining a national Mike Wilson, B.ARCH., Michael is a Revit special-
and international client base. In addition, Mr. Lane ist at a mid size architectural firm. He has expansive
Chris Clark, An award-winning advertising copy- is the faculty/program advisor and lead instructor for knowledge of current design and visualization com-
writer and art director, Chris Clark brings real world the Digital Arts Center Program at UCSD puter software in Revit; AutoCAD 2D and 3D;
experience to the classroom. A veteran Extension. He was also awarded UCSD Extension’s 3dsMax; and the Adobe suite. Currently teaching at
advertising/design instructor at The Art Institute of Outstanding Instructor award. CADTeacher.
California – San Diego and Point Loma Nazarene
University, Chris will now be leading our Digital Scott Miller, MFA, Associate Dean of the Visual
Arts Ad Campaign Design Skill Series for Designers. & Performing Arts Department at Broward College
and owner of Four Hands Press, a letterpress shop
Randall Cornish, B.A., is an award-winning edu- dedicated to integrating digital design with tradition-
cator and graphic artist with more than 34 years in al letterpress printing. His work has shown in PA
the field. Mr. Cornish is a member of the American
Digital Arts
Academy of Fine Arts, the School of the Museum of
Institute of Graphic Arts and an Adobe Certified Fine Arts, Boston, The Museum of Printing in
Expert. In 2008, he received an American Graphic Providence, and many others.
Design Award from Graphic Design USA magazine.
He is an honors graduate of UCSD, with a degree in Carolyn O’Barr, B.S., is an Apple Certified
Visual Arts and Communications. Professional. She has taught for ten years and is pro-
ficient in numerous software programs including
Harold D. Hamernik, M.A., in education, author Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat,
of several art instructional books, experienced in Flash, Dreamweaver, Apple Final Cut Pro, Motion,
both Mac and PC platforms. Harry owns his own Soundtrack and DVD Studio. She’s a judge at the
Hamernik Art Studios, an art production house spe- San Diego County Fair, and a member of the
cializing in print design, illustrations and entertain-
5
National Association of Photoshop Professionals. Easy Ways to Register
ment art. He has taught at various schools in
Southern California. UCSD Extension offers five easy ways
to register. See page 288 for details.
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