It’s not that she was a novice when it came to using Adobe Photoshop, but Maria Bingaman (BA, Public Relations, 2004) knew the computer program could do so much more.

“In my role as a manager, I use it on a daily to weekly basis,” said Bingaman, a marketing and communications manager with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri. “Sometimes you get stuck using the same old techniques and tools, so it’s nice to learn new tips or try things that you usually don’t.”

To supplement her knowledge, Bingaman attended the latest SOC offering — a day-and-a-half seminar covering some of the latest trends in technology.

“Most people I know don’t have a lot of time to commit, so a day-and-a-half class is perfect for busy schedules,” Bingaman said.

Previous seminars have tackled Photoshop for beginning and advanced users. Additional seminars offered this fall cover Adobe InDesign, Dreamweaver and DVD authoring.

“The (DVD authoring) course will talk about the basics of compression [and] what actually goes into the authoring process …” said Aaron AuBuchon, adjunct professor and video production program facilitator. “It’s going to be a basic, down-and-dirty-no-frills intro to how to get your video on a DVD using professional techniques.”



A reprise of Photoshop for Media Professional is also in the works.

“We try to cover some of the tasks they might run into on the job,” said Bill Dyer, adjunct professor and User Services coordinator. “Students (in the Photoshop seminar) work with page layout tools and are tasked with digitally restoring an old, damaged photograph. We also cover type placement and style.”

In the Dreamweaver course, Dyer talks about good, effective Web and menu design; good navigation versus bad navigation; and using Photoshop to build graphical navigation.

“All the students seem computer-savvy,” he said. “So they picked up on things quickly no matter what position they hold.”

Whether alumni use the applications regularly on the job or just anticipate needing the know-how in the future, the abbreviated classes are a great, quick way to enhance career skills. The seminars last from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

Stay tuned for the latest offerings. And remember: a Webster education doesn’t end at graduation.

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