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2013 WINTER
CLASS SCHEDULE

classes begin: jan. 8
last day to add a class: jan. 14
last day of class: mar. 17


IF A CLASS WE OFFER, THE DAY & TIME DOESN'T WORK FOR YOU, CONTACT US! CHANCES ARE
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*BEG. PHOTOSHOP 
(5 weeks)

wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm
jan 9 - feb 6 >>> section 1
feb 13 - mar 13 >>> section 2
instructor: yvonne xu
prerequisites: beginning photoshop, 
or by permission of a PDC director.
description: until recently, employers 
wanted you to know microsoft office 
today, they want you to know adobe 
photoshop. this class is for people who 
don't know a thing about photoshop. you 
will learn the basic tools of the program,
and how to lightly retouch photos.main
topics covered in this class include levels,
curves, filters, layer styles, type styles, intro to layer masks and much more. 
price: $400 + $25 lab fee


*ADV. PHOTOSHOP 
(5 weeks)

sunday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
jan 12 - feb 9 >>> section 1
feb 16 - mar 16 >>> section 2
instructor: yvonne xu
prerequisites: int. photoshop, or by permission of a PDC director.
description: this class foucus mostly 
on the many advance techniques using layer mask and channels. 
price: $400 + $25 lab fee



*ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR 
(5 weeks)

tuesday 10:00am - 1:00pm
jan 8 - feb 5 >>> section 1
feb 12 - mar 12 >>> section 2
instructor: steve trapero
prerequisites: none
description: an introductory course to adobe illustrator. topics will cover how to draw, trace images, vector versus bitmap concepts, and more.
price: $400 + $25 lab fee 



*WEB DESIGN / HTML 
(5 weeks)

saturday 2:00pm - 5:00pm
jan 12 - feb 9 >>> section 1
feb 16 - mar 16 >>> section 2
instructor: yvonne xu
prerequisites: photoshop and illustrator, or by permission of a PDC director.
description: learn the fundamentals of 
web design. this is a perfect place to
start if you have never designed a custom website. you will learn step-by-step how to plan and design a successful website using adobe dreamweaver. 
price: $400 + $25 lab fee



*WEB DESIGN / CSS 
(5 weeks)

saturday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
jan 12 - feb 9 >>> section 1
feb 16 - mar 16 >>> section 2
instructor: yvonne xu
prerequisites: photoshop, illustrator, 
and basic knowledge of html.
description: learn how to control your
layout, type and images with css (cascading style sheets). this class is 
a continuation of our web design / html
class. you will learn how to design a
website from beginning to end using 
css. come and explore the power of css. 
price: $400 + $25 lab fee


*FLASH ANIMATION 
(5 weeks)

thursday 10:00am - 1:00pm
jan 10 - feb 7 >>> section 1
feb 14 - mar 14 >>> section 2
instructor: yvonne xu
prerequisites: photoshop and illustrator, 
or by permission of a PDC director.
description: learn the fundamentals of
animation by using adobe flash. this is a perfect class for beginning students who want to learn animation for the web or motion graphics. topics include the basic principles of animation, how to draw, color and animate in adobe flash, how timelines work, testing and publishing your files, introduction to action script and more.
price: $400 + $25 lab fee



*WEB DESIGN / FLASH AS 3.0 
(5 weeks)

thursday 2:00Pm - 5:00pm
jan 10 - feb 7 >>> section 1
feb 14 - mar 14 >>> section 2
instructor: yvonne xu
prerequisites: photoshop, illustrator, and
flash or by permission of a PDC director.
description: the main focus of this class
is how to create an interactive website using adobe flash action script 3.0. a lot of coding is covered in this class. topics include movie clips, variables, functions, events, classes and how they all work together in adobe flash.
price: $400 + $25 lab fee



*GRAPHIC DESIGN 
(10 weeks)

sunday 10:00am - 1:00pm
jan 12 - mar 16
instructor: steve trapero
prerequisites: photoshop and illustrator, or by permission of a PDC director.
description: explore the process of problem solving for graphics through real world design projects. in this course you will learn the fundamental tools of, and approaches to graphic design, conceptual processes, craft skills and presentation techniques. 
price: $750 + $25 lab fee



*TYPOGRAPHY 101 
(10 weeks)

sunday 2:00pm - 5:00pm
jan 12 - mar 16
instructor: yvonne xu
prerequisites: photoshop and illustrator, or by permission of a PDC director.
description: learn the principles of typography thru exercises, and projects
designed to enhance your understanding 
of type. learn the history of typography,
terminology of type, font identification by type families, how to create a hierarchy of type, and typographic composition. strong emphasis will be on the conceptual properties of typography, using type  as the primary element of visual communication, perfect for individuals interested in graphic design, motion graphics, web design, and advertising.
price: $750 + $25 lab fee



*ADV. TYPOGRAPHY 
(10 weeks)

wednesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
jan 9 - mar 13
instructor: yvonne xu
prerequisites: typography 101
description: students will use what they've
learned from typography 101 to further
explore the full potential of typography to
express their creative ideas. 
price: $750 + $25 lab fee


*ADVERTISING DESIGN 
(10 weeks)

tuesday 2:00pm - 5:00pm
jan 8 - mar 12
instructor: steve trapero
prerequisites: photoshop and illustrator 
or by permission of a PDC director.
description: this course offers a hands-on 
introduction to the art and the business of 
advertising. you'll sharpen your conceptual 
thinking skills as you brainstorm innovative 
marketing strategies for a range of products and services, then create ad campaigns 

that bring those ideas to life in a smart, engaging way.
price: $750 + $25 lab fee


*PACKAGE DESIGN 
(10 weeks)

saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm
jan 12 - mar 16

instructor: steve trapero
prerequisites: photoshop and illustrator,
or by permission of a PDC director.
description: explore the exciting and
changing realm of package design. 
learn about what stimulates a consumer 
to pick up a package. you will develop
creative packaging solutions that attract
attention while visually communicating
through the use of 3D form, packaging
materials, typography, color and graphics. 
price: $750 + $25 lab fee


*DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 
(10 weeks)

wednesday 2:00pm - 5:00pm
jan 9 - mar 13
instructor: steve trapero
prerequisites: students must own or 
have access to a digital camera that 
has full manual settings available.
description: learn the ins and outs of 
your digital camera as you expand your
photographic skills to create images that
captivate and inspire. lighting, exposure,
composition, and color correction, will be
demystified. image making in the inkjet
environment is emphasized.
price: $750 + $25 lab fee



ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 
(10 weeks)

tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
jan 8 - mar 12
instructor: staff
prerequisites: none
description: this class is specifically designed for students who want to enter the field of environmental design. topics covers the design of specific spaces, interior design, basic lighting, visitor's experiences, model building, and much more. 
price: $750 + $25 lab fee



*INTRO TO JEWELRY DESIGN (10 weeks)


thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
jan 10 - mar 14
instructor: yvonne xu
prerequisites: none
description: an introduction to the design,
making, craftsmanship techniques, 
and processes used in creating fashion,
contemporary & fine jewelry. this class
explores forms, and analyzes the properties
of good design. projects employ simple &
basic techniques using jeweler's hand tools,
while emphasizing the development of
students' artistic expression.
price: $750 + $60 tools & material fee


PORTFOLIO 
(12 weeks)**

1hr - 3hr / per session
this class begins anytime a student is ready.
prerequisites: students need to have 
good, working skills of their particular area of interest, a good number of finished projects, and the ability to 

multi-task.
description: this is a one-on-one class. 
designed for students who want to apply 
to design schools, graduating from design 
schools, or wanting to create a portfolio 
to start a design career.
price: $3,250


**12 weeks is the minimum length of time a student needs to get their portfolio together. some students 
may need more than 12 weeks. 
(additional sessions cost $270 per session.)


PRIVATE CONSULTING

we’re able to put together different 
one-on-one educational packages, to suit
the individual as well as corporate needs.
price: $125 per hour


Weekly Overview

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CLASS POLICY



  • our classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. once a class is filled, there are no more seats available. in some cases, additional classes may be added, but only at the discretion of pinnacle design center.

  • for new students, full payment (for all registered classes) is due in advance of the first class meeting.

  • for ongoing students, full payment (for all registered classes) is due before the last day of the previous semester. no exceptions. late fees apply otherwise.

  • we require all students to notify us of an expected absence, no less than 24 hours in advance of their scheduled class. if this is met, a class credit will be issued to be applied to future classes, but no refund given.

  • if the student's absence is due to a personal medical emergency or the death of an immediate family member, and can be substantiated, then a class credit will be issued to be applied to future classes, but no refund given.

  • if we receive less than 24 hours notice of an intended absence, or no notification at all, in either case there will be no credit given for the class missed.

  • we only accept payment in the form of cash or checks. sorry, no credit cards accepted at this time.

  • please make checks payable to: pinnacle design center.

  • if payment is not received when due, then a $25 late payment fee will be applied to any outstanding balances.

  • a $50 fee will be charged for any bounced checks.

  • if a student drops a class, tuition can only be refunded during the first week of the new semester. if a student drops after the first week of classes, class credit may be issued to be applied to future classes, but no refund given.

  • we reserve the right to change our policies at any time, without notice.


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