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Comprehensive Web Design

Technical Institute of America @ 545 8th Ave, New York, NY

This 190 hour course is design to teach students all the new tools and programming to build websites for today businesses and individuals.   Students will learn all that is needed from the very beginning of building a website to programming a very interactive web site using today’s latest development in HTML5, CSS, Javascript and PHP. Design interactive website for a multitude of devices from your desktops, laptops, phones, tablets, and phablets....

Illustrator for Apparel Technical Designers

383 Design Studio @ 116 W 23rd St, New York, NY

In today's fashion industry, it is as important for a Technical Designer to know Adobe Illustrator as it is for an Apparel Designer. However, there are some differences in how a TD will use the program. This class will teach you the basics as well as tasks specific to a technical designer's job! Learn the basics of Illustrator, how to draw technical flat sketches, how to update design details on an existing sketch, create construction...

Intro to Scalable Vector Graphics

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY

Web Design & Development Open House

Noble Desktop @ 185 Madison Ave, New York, NY

Adobe Illustrator CS6: Part 1

NetCom Learning @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

This course is intended for designers, publishers, pre-press professionals, marketing communications professionals, or people switching to a design job or taking on design responsibilities and who need to use Illustrator to create illustrations, logos, advertisements, or other graphic documents Adobe Illustrator CS6: Part 1 Course Objectives Identify the components and capabilities of Illustrator CS6. Create basic shapes. Create custom paths....

Revit Level 1

Technical Institute of America @ 545 8th Ave, New York, NY

Learn the essentials of Autodesk Revit at the Technical Institute of America. Master the creation of building models, walls, dimensions, and annotation, while gaining the skills to set up construction documents for printing. Discover the power of Revit and enhance your design capabilities.

Flash CS5 - Level 2

New Horizons Computer Learning @ 462 Seventh Ave, New York, NY

In this course, students will plan, design, and develop complex Flash projects using the Adobe® Flash® CS5 application. This course is intended for users who want to expand their introductory skills in developing animations and working with ActionScript™ 3.0. This course covers the Adobe Certified Associate exam objectives, and is intended to help prepare students to take the Adobe Certified Associate exam. Prerequisite(s) or equivalent...

Illustrator CS6 - Part 2

New Horizons Computer Learning @ 462 Seventh Ave, New York, NY

Adobe Illustrator CS6: Part 2

NetCom Learning @ 519 8th Ave, New York, NY

You have created simple artwork using the basic drawing and painting tools available in Illustrator. You now want to create complex artwork using advanced tools, options, and effects. In addition, you want to ensure that your artwork is ready for commercial printing and also save it for the Web. In this course, you will draw complex illustrations, and enhance them using various painting options. You will also use her techniques using painting tools,...

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator for Fashion

Esaie Couture Design School @ 38 W 32nd St, New York, NY

Discover the essentials of computer-aided design for fashion. Navigating the work space Setting preferences Intro to palettes (color, tools) Learn to use the Shape tool to create simple drawings Learn to use the Pen Tool Edit and Reflect your sketch Pre-requisites: Basic computer skills. No Adobe Illustrator skills needed. Q&A Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? A: No, but you will have time to catch up with the teacher....

Timeless Interiors for Today's Modern World

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Whether you’re decorating one room or hiring a professional designer, the most beautiful rooms of any style can be traced to the integration of timeless architectural design – the orderly arrangement of basic elements such as form, line, mass and pro portion. This course is intended for design enthusiasts at all skill levels. It is an in depth introduction to the language of classical orders of architecture - Tuscan, Ionic, Corinthian, Composite,...

Design and the Law: A Brief Overview

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

For a designer, a clearly written contract is a valuable tool. It will prevent miscommunication between you and your client, your employee, your landlord, and protect you from unreasonable expectations. When you start drafting your interior design contract, you want to think about every possible scenario that might come up that could effect the progress and quality of the project. Typically the most important points of an interior design contract...

Design with the Principles of Classicism

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Applying the classical principles discovered in the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations has been at practice for many centuries. From the Renaissance to current day Modernism the substrate for many renown architecture and interior spaces can be traced back to their proportional origins. Part Two builds on the foundations learned in Part One. Students are guided through a small design project. Each participant will, step-by-step, apply the exciting...

Systems Thinking Meets Storytelling

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

You Design it, Develop it, Code it and stage it... but what story is it telling? Is it moving anybody or just providing functional utility? When Code, Art & Copy come together, magic can happen. But to all too many, all that text is just Lorem Ipsum - blocks of copy that get filled in by a content writer once the UX/UI is super clean. But maybe there's a bigger story here? Maybe when storytelling narrative and great human centered design come...

Copywriting Strategies for Better UX

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

When designing for web and mobile platforms, the copy matters. Whether it’s in a form field, a check-out flow, or a call to action, copy can make or break the user's experience with a product or brand. When we engage customers through digital experiences for entertainment or e-commerce, it is imperative to consider the copy within the context of the medium, user flow, visual design, and overarching brand narrative. In this class, students will...

SketchUp Level 1

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

SketchUp is synonymous with pleasant and intuitive 3D modeling software.  This is the first part of a three level course sequence that will introduce students to the SketchUp interface. Begin by drawing lines and shapes then push, pull, stretch, copy, more.. rotate, and paint to make anything you like.  Explore how to import and edit components from Google warehouse. SketchUp is compatible with CAD files, different types of image files,...

Electric Light Technology: Revisiting the LEDs

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Many design professionals and consumers have become overwhelmed by the rapidly changing selection of electric sources of light. The trend of manufacturers revising and refining their vast menu of lamp ( light bulb ) product types in response to increased energy legislation shows no signs of slowing down.  Attendees of this course will receive a comprehensive overview of electric light technologies, from the traditional incandescent lamp to...

Residential Bathroom Design Fixtures and Fittings

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings – From toilets to shower systems: Present types of Plumbing fixtures and fitting required and used in today’s bathrooms, with an emphasis on residential bath applications, some commercial applications will be explored. Examples will be given to illustrate the choices faced when designing a bathroom from functional uses to aesthetic considerations.  Fixtures and Fittings control the flow of water into...

Guided Tour: D&D Building

New York School of Interior Design @ 979 3rd Ave, New York, NY

Discover the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship in New York City's iconic Decoration and Design Building. Join renowned Interior Designer, Judy Sheridan, ASID, CID, as she unveils the most glamorous furniture and textile showrooms, sharing insider tips and industry insights along the way. Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite design and find your comfort level in this legendary building.

Telling Your Story: Writing Skills for Designers

New York School of Interior Design @ 170 E 70th St, New York, NY

In today's fast-paced, globalized world of 140 character messages and sound bites, many of us rely on texting and email to communicate our professionalism, personality, thoughts, and concerns. Every word carries meaning and every sentence we send into the world -- either electronically or print -- needs to be an effective and compelling blend of fact, detail, color, and emotion. Through structured in-class exercises, this course will give students...