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Register online here for these classes presented by the Interactive Media Center of the University Library. Openings are filled first come, first serve. You will receive an e-mail response indicating if your registration has been accepted.

Walk-in participants are welcome. Typically there is enough space available in our classes for all who wish to attend. However, registration is encouraged as some of our most popular classes fill early. In such instances, registered participants have priority.

You may also register in person at the Interactive Media Center desk, basement floor of the University Library or by calling 442-3608.

Downloadable copies of the the IMC class list are available here. Select from Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, or FlashPaper format.

If you cannot attend a class for which you have registered, you are strongly urged to contact us by telephone at 442-3608, or by email to cancel.

Additional classes in other topics are offered by ITS Computer Applications Training Program. For more information, please check their class list by clicking here.


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Please note the location of every class!! Most classes are held in the Instruction Labs B14, B15, and B16. Please note location of each class below. These Labs and the IMC are located on the lowest level of the University Library.

Adobe Photoshop CS3
 
Photoshop for Digital Photography Beginners –Learn how to use the #1 photo editing program to work on your photographs. Participants will discover how to adjust and improve photographs.  Included will be cropping and resizing, color corrections, filters, effects, red-eye reduction, and many of the other techniques that are useful to know.  We will also discuss preparing photographs for printing and the Web.  Knowledge of Photoshop will be helpful, but not essential.  Participants will learn how to use many of the tools and how to use and manage layers.  Class will be about 3 hours long.
Thursday June 5 at 9:30 am
Wednesday July 9 at 1:30 pm    

 
Introduction to Digital Photography

This class is designed for those who are just starting out with digital still cameras or who are thinking about purchasing ones.  The first part of the class will cover camera basics including discussion of how cameras work, settings, and features often found on digital cameras.  The second part of the class will discuss photo shooting techniques, composing a shot, and when to use flash.  The third part of the class will be “on location” as participants try out some of the techniques and tips they learned.  If time allows, in a fourth part of a class participants will download their photos to a computer and discover how to view them in Windows Picture and Fax Viewer, Photoshop, or another program, if available.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras.  Bring your cables if you wish to download your pictures to a computer.   It will be necessary to understand the basic operation of your camera prior to coming to class and know how to gain access to the various menus.  Because each camera operating system is different, we may not be able to answer specific detailed “how to” questions.  You may wish to bring your owner’s manual.  If you do not have a camera, the Interactive Media Center loans digital cameras to members of the University community in good standing.  There are a limited number of cameras. Please contact Regina Conboy at 442-3608 or rconboy@uamail.albany.edu for reservation.  Plan on picking up the camera 24 hours in advance so that you can become familiar with its operation.   Class will be held in Library room B15.

Class is expected to last about 3 hours with a portion of the time in the classroom and the another part in “the field.”

Wednesday June 4 at 9:30 am Tuesday July 8 at 1:30 pm    
 
Adobe Acrobat, version 8 Pro
Using Adobe Acrobat to Create PDF Files -Convert existing Microsoft Office documents to PDF. Create PDF documents from scanned paper format and from Web pages. Learn how to use Acrobat to create or complete on-line forms & applications, embed fonts, add personal identity and secure access and use. Class length is 1½ hours. Class is held in LI b14.
Wednesday June 25 at 9:30 am
       

Microfilm Scanning - Scan microfilm and microfiche using the microforms digital scanner, saving output in PDF format. Learn tips for minimizing file size and maximizing resolution. Basic operation of the scanner will be demonstrated. Adobe Acrobat functions to add, insert, delete pages and to crop unwanted sections are reviewed.
Available upon request. Contact Regina Conboy, 442-3608, rconboy@uamail.albany.edu

 
Scanning to Edit Files
Text Scanning using OmniPage Pro - Convert printed text or Acrobat PDF files to computer-readible format through an OCR (optical character recognition) process. The text can be edited using standard word processing and spreadsheet programs. Learn how to select different formats when exporting.
Available upon request: Contact Regina Conboy, 442-3608 rconboy@uamail.albany.edu.

 
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office 2007
Getting Started with PowerPoint Discover how to make dynamic presentations with PowerPoint.  Learn how to create legible text, install images, embed sound, and place video.  Find out how to use transitions and animations.  Class length is about 2 ½ hours. Class is held in LI B14.
Tuesday June 3 at 9:30 am Wednesday June 25 at 1:30 pm    

 
Special Web Development Sequence
The Web Development Sequence is an opportunity for participants to design and build a Web site in a manner that replicates the steps a professional Web developer follows. Over the course of four sessions participants will take a Web site home page from basic concept to finished page. Software tools are primarily Adobe Studio 8 Dreamweaver and Fireworks. Participants do not need experience. Experienced participants may skip particular sessions. Others who require specific knowledge may elect to take only one or two sessions.  

Additional classes that will be useful to participants are Introduction to Photoshop, Introduction to HTML/XHTML, Getting Started with Your Web Site. These classes provide important supplemental information that will help extend the knowledge of those who will be building and editing Web pages.

NOTE: These are very popular classes. Space is limited. Please register early.

 
   

Start Your Web Design: From Sketch to Model- Take the basic concept for a Web site from rough pencil sketches to a single-image model made with Fireworks. Participants will learn about analyzing site requirements, laying out a design and design concepts, and building a model of the home page with Fireworks. Class is held in LI B15. Class will last about 3 hours.

  Monday June 9 at 9:30 am
  Monday June 16 at 1:30 pm

   

Starting with Dreamweaver- Learn how to setup and edit a page with Dreamweaver. This includes layout, formatting, using the Design and Code views, and assembling a real page with tables and images. Tuesday, June 12 at 9:30 am . NOTE: Experience with HTML/XHTML or participation in Introduction to HTML/XHTML is strongly encouraged. Class is held in LI B15. Class will last about 3 hours.

  Tuesday June 10 at 9:30 am
  Tuesday June 17 at 1:30 pm

   

Intermediate Dreamweaver- Discover the techniques that the pros use to make Web pages come alive and speed up editing. Topics include learning behaviors, automated code checking, and installing forms. Class is held in LI B15. Class will last about 3 hours.

  Wednesday June 11 at 9:30 am
  Wednesday June 18 at 1:30 pm

   

Assembling and Editing a Web Page (Prerequisite: Start Your Web Design- From Sketch to Model) -Convert a single-image Web page model into a real working Web page with Fireworks and discover how to complete and edit it with Dreamweaver so that it is ready for upload and launch. Class is held in LI B15. Class will last about 3 hours.

  Thursday June 12 at 9:30 am
  Thursday June 19 at 1:30 pm
           

 
Web Design
Introduction to HTML/XHTML - Use a text editor to write code. Learn the basic elements and common tags used in web page construction. XHTML is the latest W3C standard language for Web site design, replacing HTML. Class length is 1½ hours. Class is held in room B14..
Monday June 2 at 9:30 am Tuesday June 3 at 1:30 pm
   
           
If you cannot attend the IMC class, see links to online tutorials and related documentation designed for self-paced independent instruction.  http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/Guide/  http://www.w3schools.com/  http://www.wdvl.com/Authoring/Languages/XML/XHTML/  http://www.htmlgoodies.com, www.webmonkey.com.  

 
Cascading Style Sheets
Building Cascading Style Sheets with Dreamweaver CS 3- [Prerequisite: Introduction to Dreamweaver or equivalent] Learn the basics of Cascading Style Sheets and discover how to use Dreamweaver to simplify the tasks of constructing and editing them. The class will cover CSS core concepts. Knowledge of style sheets is not required. The class is held in room B15. Class length is 2 ½ hours.
Monday June 23 at 9:30 am Tuesday June 24 at 1:30 pm    

 
Digital Audio and Video
Introduction to Audacity, Free Audio Editing Software - Free Audio Editing Software Import audio from any source including direct recording from a microphone. Conduct interviews on tape and create Podcast files. Import into the computer and combine audio tracks and edit to create a new audio file. Export to an MP3 player, CD or cassette tape, include in a movie, on the Web or in a PowerPoint presentation. Learn how to do this for free at your own computer, downloading the software, borrowing our equipment and cables and editing audio tracks. Class length is 1 hour. Class is held in LI B15.
Monday July 7 at 1:30 pm        

Introduction to Editing Movies, Capturing Clips and Creating DVDs  Import video from many sources including a camcorder into a video editing application (iMovie will be used). Learn how to cut, move, and crop video clips; add transitions, sound files, special effects and text.  Export the final project to AVI, WMV or QuickTime format, DVD, VHS tape, add to a PowerPoint presentation and upload to YouTube. Learn how to customize your video production to create a DVD.  Select themes; add content and interactivity, include chapters, menus, and motion. “Burn” your movie to a DVD and play it on most DVD players and computers. iMovie and iDVD are Macintosh-based applications; skills acquired are transferable to such programs as Windows Movie Maker, Final Cut and Sony Vegas Studio.  Project considerations will be discussed. Class length is 2 hours. Class is held in the Interactive Media Center.
Monday July 17 at 9:30 am        

Building Photo Slide Shows with Included Audio - Learn how to use Microsoft’s free Photo Story 3 program to make exciting slide shows using still images.  Discover how to control the animation, create narration, and install music.  Participants will find out how to save a slide show for use on a computer, for burning to disk, or for uploading to a Web site.  Those interested in making training presentations may find this class especially helpful.  Photo Story 3 is a versatile free program that can be downloaded to any computer using Windows XP. Class length is 1 hour. Class is held in LI B15.

Wednesday June 11 at 1:30 pm        

 
Zotero

***NEW*** Zotero, Free Bibliographic Record Management Software ***NEW*** How do you "collect, manage and cite" your research sources? If you are still using the 3X5 index card, here is a chance to see how current information technology can assist you to do your tedious task. There will be a workshop on Zotero [zoh-TAIR-oh], free bibliographic record management software developed by the Center for History and New Media at the George Mason University History Department. (see http://www.zotero.org/) It is small add-on software which has to be used with the Firefox. Creating and maintaining your source bibliography and research notes will be easier and the records gathered through Zotero will be more useful throughout your research process. During the workshop, participants will see and practice the basic use of the Zotero and its integration with Microsoft word. Class length is 1 ½ hours. Class is held in LI b48.

Thursday June 5 at 2:00 pm Thursday July 10 at 2:00 pm    
 
 

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If you cannot attend a class for which you have registered, you are strongly urged to contact us by telephone at 442-3607, or by e-mail to cancel.

Are you unavailable at these class times, but would love to take a class?
We Have Options!

• Guarantee us at least 4 attendees and we can discuss scheduling a session just for you and your group; evening sessions are possible. Subject to availability of time slots and facilities.

• See our Web site for downloadable guides: http://library.albany.edu/imc/tutorials_handouts.htm.

• Worried that you don't know what you don't know? Consult with us and we will see about tailoring a class to meet your needs.

Special Note to Faculty: Stop by the IMC or make an appointment for a tour to see what equipment and software we have available for student projects. We are ready to offer presentations to your class or assist with non-traditional assignments.

Preparing for Electronic Portfolios is a special class for upper-level and graduate courses available upon request. Students are given tools and tips to prepare a portfolio to secure employment or pursue graduate school. The portfolio is PowerPoint based and could include video demonstrations of internships, samples of writing, a resume in PDF format, images, hyperlinks, and audio recording of interviews, self-reflections, etc. All material is packaged and burned to a CD.

Contact Regina Conboy, rconboy@uamail.albany.edu or call 518 442-3608
Roger Lipera, rlipera@uamail.albany.edu, or call 518 442-3607.

 
 

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