You Tube Yourself!
Instructor: Jill Wiggins
Tuesdays, February 12 - May 13 (14 classes)

Learn the art of digital video before it gets thrown aside with VHS and cassette tapes! Become a master of the mini-DV camera and equipment while you create your own video self-portrait. Learn the tricks-of-the trade as you plan, shoot and edit your video in the newest PremierePro software. Create a DVD and then compress your video to share on YouTube! All skill levels welcome.

Graphic Novels
Instructors: Keith Hershberger and Jerel Webster
Wednesdays, February 13 - May 14 (13 classes*)
*no class on March 19, 2008

It's a comic lover's delight as the Digital and Design studios come together to help you create your own graphic novel! Start by drawing and inking your own characters, or create them with digital images. Then bring them to life by adding color, texture, story lines and other images with Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop. Finish the class by pulling everything together into a book layout, and silk-screening your favorite images onto a t-shirt to advertise the stars of your story!

Graphics for the Music Industry Instructor: Jeff Guerrero Session 1: Thursdays, February 14 - March 27 (6 classes*) *no class on March 20, 2008 Session 2: Thursdays, April 3 - May 15 (7 classes) Create graphics that rock as you master the tools of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. Make your way to the top of the charts with your own CD covers, tour posters, flyers, stickers and other promotional materials. Got stage fright? Don't worry because this class is for all skill levels! Tune in for just one or both sessions.

Master Puppet Theater: better than hand puppets
Instructor: Aurelia Friedland
Fridays, February 15 - May 16 (13 classes*)
* no class on March 21, 2008

Are you looking to express your stories and opinions in a way that is fun, cutting edge and attention grabbing? Well then you'll want to learn more about the growing population of creative puppeteers in Pittsburgh and around the world! Discover the secrets of shadow puppetry while you develop your skills in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign and master the art of videography. Combine all of your interests including music, sound effects, illustration, digital video, photography and writing as you create one ground-breaking performance. No experience needed!