FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 22, 2003
Media Contact: Michael Corby — 904.632.3310
Public Contact: Continuing Education — 904.633.8292

FCCJ provides Web Design and Desktop Publishing training

Florida Community College Continuing Education will hold classes in digital desktop publishing and Web design starting in January. Classes will meet at the FCCJ Deerwood Center, 9911 Old Baymeadows Rd.

Dreamweaver Web Design teaches the career-minded, graphics-oriented Web designer how to create custom Web sites using the popular software, Dreamweaver MX. This weekend class meets on Saturdays, Jan. 31 through March 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $149.

PhotoShop Introduction features an overview of today’s most popular digital imaging software, Adobe Photoshop. Students learn how to use filters, layers, masks and painting tools to design and manipulate photos for both Web and print publishing. Class meets on Mondays, Jan. 26 – Feb. 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuition is $140.

Web Page Design Made Easy is a basic level course that teaches students how to build and manage a personal Web site using Microsoft FrontPage. Class meets on Thursdays, from 6 to 9 p.m., Jan. 29 – Feb. 12. Tuition is $65.

Digital Photo Fun will meet on Tuesdays, Feb. 17 – March 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. In this class, students learn how to operate the digital camera, scan photos, alter pictures and format files for the Web or printing. Tuition is $49.

QuarkXpress for Desktop Publishing introduces students to desktop design tools and concepts using QuarkXpress 5 software. Students will learn to layout text and graphics for brochures, newsletters, ads and magazines. Class meets Thursdays, Feb. 19 – March 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. Cost is $135.

Registration is currently underway. Students may register online at www.fccj.edu, at any FCCJ Enrollment Service Office or by telephone. First-time students must complete an application and pay a one-time $15 membership fee.

For more information, contact FCCJ Continuing Education at 904.633.8292.