Computer Marketing Support Technician

Computerized Office Professional

Graphic Design (Fast Track)

Graphic Designer for Print

Graphic Designer for Web

Web Business Graphics/Desktop Publishing

Computerized Marketing Support Technician - 26 weeks

Course Information:

This course concentrates on software and skills required for using computers effectively in the marketing and sales fields.

Students learn to create mass mailings from databases, to use software tools for data collection and analysis, to create flyers and simple brochures, and to use good proofreading skills so that products are shown in the best light.

Students in this course will prepare for the newest technologies available in the marketplace. These skills are in demand as companies increasingly turn to technology to organize the process of selling and marketing goods and services. They will see how to apply office software to perform specific marketing and sales-related office activities.

The graduate will be a versatile, valuable employee for today's competitive businesses.

The student will be given the opportunity to prepare for the Microsoft MOS PowerPoint certification exam.

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Employment Opportunities:

• Customer Service Support
• Marketing Assistant
• Marketing Coordinator
• Marketing Design Assistant
• Office Assistant/Sales Support
• Sales Assistant
• Sales Coordinator
• Sales Support

Elements:

• Business English
• Communications Skills
• Computer Concepts
• Computer Database
• Computer Spreadsheet/Graphics 1 & 2
• Desktop Publishing Applications
• HTML
• Internet Fundamentals
• Keyboarding 1
• Marketing/Sales Project Design
• Presentation Graphics
• Word Processing 1 & 2 

Software:

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Outlook Express
• Internet Explorer
• QuarkXpress
• HTML

Optional Course Enhancements:

• Desktop Publishing 1
• Desktop Publishing 2
• Office Graphics 1

Computerized Office Professional - 16 weeks

Course Information:

In the Computerized Office Professional program, emphasis is placed on learning various computer business applications. Students are presented with a wide variety of the activities used in most offices and are given projects that will assist them in mastering those activities.

Students learn to do large mailings by using mail merge. They will be able to create tables and charts for presenting business projections. Students will create layouts for newsletters and brochures and will learn to design forms. They will also learn to enter data into a spreadsheet and perform calculations. This course prepares the student to collect information from a large customer listing using the power of a database.

Students will learn to simplify complicated tasks by using computer shortcuts and macros.

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Employment Opportunities:

• Clerical Assistant
• General Office
• Office Assistant
• Office Manager Assistant
• Receptionist
• Sales Support
• Secretarial Assistant

Elements:

• Computer Applications Projects 1
• Computer Database
• Computer Operating System Fundamentals
• Computer Spreadsheet/Graphics 1
• Keyboarding 1
• Presentation Graphics
• Word Processing 1 & 2

Software:

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Optional Course Enhancements:

• Computer Applications Projects 2
• Computer Spreadsheets/Graphics 2
• Internet Fundamentals

Graphic Design (Fast Track) - 16 weeks

Course Information:

This "Fast Track" course takes the experienced computer user into the field of graphics, teaching the skills needed to create graphics, and to integrate them for both publication and Web page design.

Students learn to create well-designed layouts using dynamic graphics and informative text. The course emphasizes not only computers, but the use of good design as well. Students are encouraged to prepare individual projects that can be added to their professional portfolios.

Since the fields of Web page design and desktop publishing both require business graphics as well as text, students learn on the state-of-the-art software used by businesses and Web professionals.

Contact 298-1744 for more information.

Optional Course Enhancements:

• Business English
• Computer Spreadsheet/Graphics 1 & 2
• Presentation Graphics
• Word Processing 1 & 2

Employment Opportunities:

• Assistant Web Designer
• Graphic Artist Assistant
• Graphic Designer Assistant
• Graphic Production Assistant
• Graphics Assistant
• Jr. Level Graphic Designer
• Marketing Assistant
• Web Graphics Designer

Prerequisites:

• Microsoft Windows
• Keyboarding
• Word processing familiarity

Elements:

• Desktop Publishing Applications
• Desktop Publishing 2
• Elements of Design Web/Desktop Publishing Fundamentals
• HTML Basics
• ImageReady
• Office Graphics 1
• Portfolio Development
• Web Page Design 1
• Web Project Applications

Software:

• Adobe GoLive
• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft FrontPage
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe ImageReady
• HTML
• QuarkXpress

Graphic Designer for Print - 20 weeks

Course Information:

In the Graphic Designer for Print curriculum, the student begins to meet the demands in the rapidly changing digital graphics environment. With the use of computers, the student learns to integrate text, graphics, spreadsheets, photographs and charts into dynamic, interesting and informative documents. In order to compete for graphics-based jobs in today's job market, we must gear up by learning the top desktop publishing software required by these upward moving companies.

TDC uses industry standard equipment and software. Students will learn to use both the Macintosh and PC to complete their work. These systems are used in conjunction with laser printers, scanners and digital camera equipment.

The student will learn proper placement of text and graphics with emphasis placed on the development of digital media, including brochures, newsletters, magazines, advertisements and books. Students will participate in on-the-job projects and are encouraged to develop a dynamic, professional portfolio to show prospective employers.

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Optional Course Enhancements:

• Computer Spreadsheet/Graphics 2
• Internet Fundamentals
• Word Processing 2

Employment Opportunities:

• Assistant Production Manager
• Digital Output Specialist
• Graphic Artist
• Graphic Designer Assistant
• Graphic Production Assistant
• Graphics Coordinator
• Jr. Level Graphic Designer
• Sales Support

Elements:

• Business English
• Computer Concepts
• Computer Spreadsheet/Graphics Fundamentals
• Desktop Publishing 1
• Desktop Publishing 2
• Desktop Applications
• Elements of Design for Print Fundamentals
• Keyboarding 1
• Office Graphics 1
• Presentation Graphics
• Print Production Concepts
• Word Processing 1

Software:

• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Adobe PageMaker
• Adobe Photoshop
• QuarkXpress

Graphic Designer for Web - 20 weeks

Course Information:

This course concentrates on software and skills required for entry-level positions in the Web design field. Students learn to create well-designed layouts using dynamic graphics and informative text. The course emphasizes not only computers, but the use of good design elements as well. Students will create individual projects to add to their portfolios.

The need for Web designers is on the rise. The Web site address is as common to businesses today as the letterhead or the business card, and the need for Web sites will not slow down in the foreseeable future. The role of Web designer is a vital link to successful Web sites.

The basic Web page building blocks include Illustrator and Photoshop graphics as well as pages designed in a variety of Web editors, including basic HTML coding, FrontPage and GoLive. Students learn to use ImageReady to optimize graphics for the Web and create animations that enliven a Web site and make it visually interesting.

Contact 298-1744 for more information.

Optional Course Enhancements:

• Business English
• Computer Spreadsheet/Graphics
• Flash Fundamentals
• Word Processing 2

Employment Opportunities:

• Assistant Web Designer
• Graphic Artist Assistant
• Graphic Designer Assistant
• Graphic Production Assistant
• Graphics Assistant
• Jr. Level Graphic Designer
• Marketing Assistant
• Web Graphics Designer

Elements:

• Computer Concepts
• Desktop Publishing 2
• Elements of Design for Web Fundamentals
• HTML Basics
• ImageReady
• Internet Fundamentals
• Keyboarding 1
• Office Graphics 1
• Presentation Graphics
• Web Page Design 1
• Web Project Applications
• Word Processing 1

Software:

• Adobe GoLive
• Adobe Illustrator
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft FrontPage
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe ImageReady
• HTML

Web Business Graphics/Desktop Publishing - 30 weeks

Course Information:

This course presents the software and skills required for entry-level positions in the Web design and print fields. Students learn to create well-designed layouts using dynamic graphics and informative text. The course emphasizes not only computers, but the use of good design elements and accuracy in grammar and spelling as well. Students create individual projects to add to their portfolios.

Since the fields of Web design and desktop publishing both require business graphics, students learn to customize graphics appropriately for both media.

The well-rounded designer in today's job market needs skills that allow flexible transition from Web to print. As the printing and Web industries become more closely interrelated, graphic designers are no longer limited to a single field. Desktop publishers now need to understand the Web business, and Web designers require knowledge of the printing industry.

Contact 298-1744 for more information.

Optional Course Enhancements:

• E-Commerce Fundamentals
• Flash Fundamentals
• Word Processing 2

Employment Opportunities:

• Assistant Web Designer
• Graphic Artist Assistant
• Graphic Designer Assistant
• Graphic Production Assistant
• Graphics Assistant
• Jr. Level Graphic Designer
• Marketing Assistant
• Web Graphics Designer

Elements:

• Business English
• Computer Concepts
• Computer Spreadsheet/Graphics
• Desktop Publishing Applications
• Desktop Publishing 2
• Elements of Design Web/Desktop Publishing Fundamentals
• HTML Basics
• ImageReady
• Internet Fundamentals
• Keyboarding 1
• Office Graphics 1
• Presentation Graphics
• Print Production Concepts/Project Design
• Web Page Design 1
• Web Project Applications
• Word Processing 1

Software:

• Adobe Illustrator
• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Internet Explorer
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe ImageReady
• QuarkXpress
• Dreamweaver
• Adobe GoLive
• Microsoft FrontPage
• HTML