Design school training courses in Ann Arbor, MI (public, in-house or online)

Design science studies the creation of artifacts and their embedding in our physical, psychological, economic, and social environment. Traditional science studies the world as we found it; design science studies the world as we make it. In an increasingly designed world, good design is the means to improving this world through innovative, sustainable products and services, creating value, and reducing or eliminating the negative unintended consequences of technology deployment.

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In this course, you’ll harness the power of distributed web design using Adobe’s Creative Suite 3 application package, combining Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and Acrobat. This concentrated course blends design principals with technical craft to propel your web skills to the next level. You’ll participate in hands-on website design, starting with concept development, navigation mapping and content inventory and workflow. As the project develops, everyone will be free to experiment, design ...

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This comprehensive class will triple your web design creativity with three powerful applications. You’ll learn how Dreamweaver, Flash and Photoshop function together and experience the workflow strategies that maximize productivity. Independent work time will be provided, giving you the opportunity to work on a personal project with instructional guidance. You can experiment with your own web project or use the studio time to review and practice the class lessons. At the conclusion of this ...

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This program is designed for students interested in the creative aspects of Web development, including interface design and interactive media. Courses focus on the knowledge and skills necessary for employment as a Web graphic designer or production artist. Students will have the opportunity to work with a real client and will also develop their portfolio Web sites as part of this program. Successful completion of the Web Technology Certificate is a prerequisite for enrolling the Web Graphic Des...

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This program is designed for students who wish to develop skills in interactive Web design, and provides the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a specialization in creating interactive interfaces for the Web and streaming media. Potential jobs include interactive Web designer, Flash designer, interaction designer, and multimedia Web designer. Emphasizing visual communication, the program develops students skills in creating effective layouts and navigational systems. The student will lear...

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