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1998 Classes / Free Technical Support

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STUDENT COMMENTS:
"Good class for a very in-depth program" Jana Roche,
Education Coordinator, Kendall Jackson Winery

"We got simple, easy to follow instructions. It answered
a lot of questions I had previously to coming. I would
recommend these classes to others. Thank you!"
Sandi Martini-Coero, Marketing Director,
Vintage Sales Associates

"Everything was explained clearly and slowly. Ani's
way of teaching is very effective, she makes sure you
understand before moving on." Melanie Maurice,
Sales/Marketing/Public Relations, Vintage Sales Assoc.

INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION!
You receive personal, expert one-on-one instruction from
an experienced trainer and successful professional.
An unbeatable combination!
Private classes are available in the California Bay Area
for individuals and small groups. Arrange your class to
suit your needs. Solve special problems or start from scratch.
At your convenience, in our office or at your place of business,
day, evening or weekend classes. Out of the area students
receive a syllabus and three to four hours of telephone or
online instruction. This individualized training isn't available
elsewhere. No waiting for others to catch up, crowded classrooms
or sitting through useless information to get what you need.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING!
One-on-one learning by DOING is the best and fastest way to
acquire new skills. Self-paced, step-by-step assignments allow
you to work at your own speed without wasting time on material
you already know.

USEFUL INFORMATION!
Classes teach real-world production techniques, latest
software, dealing with service bureaus, having your piece
printed, when to use black & white or color. Basic, intermediate
and advanced levels. Learn money-saving skills and shortcuts,
increase productivity and creativity.

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS!
Each course provides a syllabus and free telephone technical
support after the course is over. We make sure you succeed!

CorelDRAW! for Windows / Versions 5-8

Introduction to CorelDRAW!
Please email or phone 707-538-1812 for days and times.
3 hours / $125

CorelDRAW! is the top-selling graphics software package
available today. This feature-packed program makes computer
artwork and design accessible to all. Take a quantum leap
in the production process and learn CorelDRAW! Lecture-demo
and hands-on practice of the basics: menu commands and
drawing tools, special effects, import and transform clip-art
and scanned images, putting it all together in the printed piece.
Students can choose versions 5 through 8.
Syllabus is included and free technical support is given to all
students for simple questions after the class. Students are
given private instruction in the California Bay Area and online
and out-of-the-area students are sent a syllabus and support
and instruction is provided over the phone or online.

More CorelDRAW!
Please email or phone 707-538-1812 for days and times.
3 hours / $125

For those familiar with the basic tools. You will import
and style text, transform clip art and scanned images,
bring together the design elements, and learn the basics
of special effects. Students can choose versions 5 through 8.
Prerequisite: Introduction to CorelDRAW! or experience
using the program. Students are given private instruction
in the California Bay Area and online and out-of-the-area
students are sent a syllabus and support and instruction
is provided over the phone or online.

Designing a Site for the World Wide Web
Please email or phone 707-538-1812 for days and times.
3 hours / $125

Artists and graphic designers can work hand in hand with programmers
to create beautiful and exciting WEB pages. A knowledge of HTML is
not necessary to create graphics for the Web, but it is necessary to
know the limitations of the medium and what is possible.
Topics include:
   • Exporting vector graphics and bitmaps as GIFs and transparent GIFs
   • Eliminating jaggies in bitmaps
   • Creating graphics which appear quickly on the screen
   • Reducing components of your graphics so they look good on any browser
   • Placing the graphics and text on the page for maximum readablility
   • Arranging text to compliment graphics
   • Software helpers which increase productivity
A knowledge of HTML programming is helpful but not necessary.
Students are given private instruction in the California Bay Area and online
and out-of-the-area students are sent a syllabus and support
and instruction is provided over the phone or online.

Corel PhotoPaint is the digital illustration software which
comes in the CorelDRAW! package. The latest versions of PhotoPaint
compare well to other illustration programs on the market.
This class is designed for CorelDRAW! owners who are desktop
publishers on the PC platform or those who want to use PhotoPaint
for scanning and photo retouching, digital art and illustration,
special effects, using layers and creating graphics for the web.
Corel DRAW! vector graphics will be imported into PhotoPaint
and manipulated as bitmaps and students will also work with
original art and scanned images. This class is lecture-demonstration.
Each student will be working on a Pentium and CorelDRAW!
versions 5 thru 8 will be available. Students are given
private instruction in the California Bay Area and online
and out-of-the-area students are sent a syllabus and support
and instruction is provided over the phone or online.
Students can choose versions 5 through 8.

Adobe PageMaker for PC or MAC/ Versions 5-6.5

Intro to Adobe PageMaker for MAC and Windows
Please email or phone 707-538-1812 for days and times.
3 hours @$125 per session

You can develop the skills necessary to use the Adobe PageMaker
software package for producing a simple publication in this
hands-on class. Versions 5 through 6.5 can be accomodated.
The class includes page layout options, menu options, type
specifications, text and graphic placement, as well
as hints and shortcuts Although this class is designed for
beginners in desktop publishing, basic familiarity with word
processing and graphic applications is recommended,
but not required. Students are given private instruction in
the California Bay Area and online and out-of-the-area students
are sent a syllabus and support and instruction is provided
over the phone or online.

More Adobe PageMaker for MAC and Windows
Please email or phone 707-538-1812 for days and times.
3 hours / $125

For those who've taken the PageMaker for MAC and Windows
beginning class, or for those who are already familiar with
the program, this class gives the opportunity to increase depth
of knowledge and expertise. Additional topics include: pagination,
table of contents, flyer and brochure creation.
Students are given private instruction in the California Bay Area
and online and out-of-the-area students are sent a syllabus and
support and instruction is provided over the phone or online.

Advanced PageMaker for MAC and Windows
Please email or phone 707-538-1812 for days and times.
3 hours / $125

Gain ideas and skills to improve the appearance, readability and
success of your publications. If you want to enhance the corporate
image and recognition of your organization or business, start a
a newsletter to encourage repeat business, or keep your audience
aware of events or trends, don't miss this course. Learn the steps
to produce a publication the right way:
   • Questions to answer before the disign process begins
   • Designing the key areas of your publication
   • Develope eye-catching layouts and use them as templates for
       other publications
   • Cropping photos for maximum impact
   • Type combinations that work well together
   • How to do a make-over on an existing publication
   • Using PageMaker in the comercial printing process
Lecture, demonstration, and hands-on class presented using PageMaker 6.5.
Students with PageMaker 5.0 or 6.0 can be accommodated.
Students are given private instruction in the California Bay Area
and online and out-of-the-area students are sent a syllabus and
support and instruction is provided over the phone or online.

Photoshop for MAC and Windows
Please email or phone 707-538-1812 for days and times.
3 hours / $125

Adobe Photoshop is a great art production tool, giving power to merge
and edit images precisely or to retouch scans. Create original or
composite art work, collages, or photo montages and use filters for color
correction and special effects. This is a beginning class which presents
the basics of the software program. Useful for artists, desk top publishers
and Web page designers.
Corel PhotoPaint is available for those using Corel software
Students are given private instruction in the California Bay Area and
online and out-of-the-area students are sent a syllabus and support
and instruction is provided over the phone or online.

Ani Weaver, MA
is the owner of WIZ ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING,
a full-service graphic design, desktop publishing and website
development firm. She is a credentialed art teacher, has taught
in the Computer and Information Sciences Department at SRJC, and
is a consultant in web page design for the Gifted and Talented
Education Program, Santa Rosa City Schools. Ani has had 30 years
experience in teaching and the graphic arts and specializes in
desktop publishing for educators and business professionals.
As a licensed MFCC, she uses art in the therapeutic process.

For more information about classes contact:
Ani Weaver aweaver@sonic.net, 707-538-1812.

9 June 1998 -=wiz=-