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| − | Professor Neidhart is promoting the wide use of all [[Adobe]] products available to you as students in the [[E-Warrior_Digital_Life_and_Learning_Program |eWarrior]] program. | + | Professor Neidhart is promoting the wide use of all [[Adobe]] products available to you as students in the [[E-Warrior_Digital_Life_and_Learning_Program |eWarrior]] program. During classes in the first week of the semester, we will introduce you to the [[Adobe| Adobe]] sweet of tools. In this session and on this wiki page we will provide the necessary information to connect to download any or all of the Adobe Creative Cloud you want to use during this course and beyond. During our time together we will also begin to learn how you might use these tools and where to learn more on Lynda. |
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==Hardware/Software== | ==Hardware/Software== | ||
* Audition | * Audition | ||
| − | *Illustrator | + | * Illustrator |
* InDesign | * InDesign | ||
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| + | * WordPress.com | ||
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==Before you Begin== | ==Before you Begin== | ||
===Accessing Adobe Tools=== | ===Accessing Adobe Tools=== | ||
| − | To download and use the Adobe products you will need to go to Software Additions on your Mac and Control Panel> | + | To download and use the Adobe products you will need to go to Software Additions on your Mac and Control Panel>'''Install a program from the network''' on your PC. The directions are provided below for accessing these networked software applications for both platforms. |
| − | *[[Software_Additions | | + | *[[Software_Additions |Software Additions]] for Mac |
*[[Control_Panel_Installations_(PC) |Control Panel> Get Programs]] for PC | *[[Control_Panel_Installations_(PC) |Control Panel> Get Programs]] for PC | ||
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We have created a list of [[Lynda]] courses to help you use these many tools. If you are new to Lynda you will need to create an account. | We have created a list of [[Lynda]] courses to help you use these many tools. If you are new to Lynda you will need to create an account. | ||
| − | All WSU employees and students can create a | + | All WSU employees and students can create a Lynda account, but the steps vary depending on where you are located The following article walks you through the process of creating your account from any location. |
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Lynda#How_to_create_a_new_lynda_account| How to create a new Lynda account]] |
| − | If you already have an account and want to change your password for lynda.com, go to the Profile section on the main page of | + | If you already have an account and want to change your password for lynda.com, go to the Profile section on the main page of Lynda under your name in the upper right corner. If you forgot your password and need to reset it, use the [https://www.lynda.com/login/loginhelp.aspx Forgot Password] link on the Sign In page. |
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==Resources for Audition== | ==Resources for Audition== | ||
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==Resources for Illustrator== | ==Resources for Illustrator== | ||
| − | + | Again the Essential training is your best starting point for Illustrator (see @ [https://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-tutorials/Illustrator-CC-2018-Essential-Training/628695-2.html Illustrator CC 2018 Essential Training]). Once you have the basics Illustrator down you might want to see Tony Harmer's [https://www.lynda.com/InDesign-tutorials/Introduction-Graphic-Design/633854-2.html Introduction to Graphic Design] or go really deep with Deke McClelland's three-part series on Illustrator: [https://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-tutorials/Illustrator-CC-2018-One-One-Fundamentals/633853-2.html Illustrator CC 2018 One-on-One Fundamentals (Part 1)], [https://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-tutorials/Illustrator-CC-One-One-Intermediate/124101-2.html Illustrator CC 2013 One-on-One: Intermediate] [https://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-tutorials/Illustrator-CC-2018-One-One-Mastery/696874-2.html Illustrator CC 2018 One-on-One Mastery (Part 3)] | |
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| − | Some do not realize that Illustrator is | + | Some do not realize that Illustrator is a great tool for your work on web design. The course by Emily Kay |
| − | [https://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-tutorials/Illustrator-Web-Design/633871-2.html Illustrator for Web Design] expands your skills with this tool to take | + | [https://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-tutorials/Illustrator-Web-Design/633871-2.html Illustrator for Web Design] she expands your skills with this tool to take advantage of the many ways you can leverage this for your web design work. |
==Resources for InDesign== | ==Resources for InDesign== | ||
| + | The [https://www.lynda.com/InDesign-tutorials/InDesign-CC-2018-Essential-Training/625911-2.html InDesign CC 2018 Essential Training] course is the definitive course you should check out as you start to learn all about this tool. | ||
| + | I would also recommend David Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepción's | ||
| + | [https://www.lynda.com/InDesign-tutorials/InDesign-Secrets/85324-2.html InDesign Secrets] of helpful tricks and workflows tip designed to make using InDesign more efficient and effective. | ||
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| + | ==Resources for Photoshop== | ||
| + | [https://www.lynda.com/Photoshop-tutorials/Photoshop-CC-Essential-Training-2015/372339-2.html Photoshop CC 2015 Essential Training] | ||
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| + | ==Resources for WordPress== | ||
| + | [[File:WordPress.jpg|right]] | ||
| + | WordPress.com is a free, open source, content management system that people with access to the [[Web]] can use to express themselves. Users can host a blog or also use WordPress as a static website. The beauty of WordPress is its flexibility and ease of use. Although labeled as a "blogging tool," WordPress can actually be used as the foundation for a variety of Web sites and services (e.g., personal homepages, electronic portfolios). This article provides general information about WordPress and its support at WSU. | ||
| + | ==Get WordPress== | ||
| + | [[File:WordpressHome.png| 400 px | right]] | ||
| + | To get WordPress set up, just go to [http://www.wordpress.com WordPress.com] and follow the steps to set up your account. | ||
| + | With WordPress you get: | ||
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| + | *Your own WordPress.com address (like you.wordpress.com, you can switch to a custom address later if you’d like) | ||
| + | *A selection of great free and customizable designs for your site or [[blog]] (they call them [[WordPress/Themes|themes]]) | ||
| + | *3 gigabytes of file storage (that’s about 2,500 pictures!) | ||
| + | *Access to a large community of blogs and websites | ||
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| + | ===Important Info for Setting your WordPress Account=== | ||
| + | Follow the links below for help with setting up your WordPress account: | ||
| + | *[http://en.support.wordpress.com/ WordPress Support] | ||
| + | *[[WordPress/Creating Static Pages]] | ||
| + | *[[WordPress/How to Upload Audio to WordPress| How to Upload Audio to WordPress]] | ||
| + | *[[Reordering Pages on WordPress Website]] | ||
| + | *[http://en.support.wordpress.com/videos/youtube/ Adding a YouTube Video to Your WordPress Site] | ||
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| + | ===Helpful Information/Available Workshops and Presentations=== | ||
| + | *You can request a 1:1 session with a DLC STAR. | ||
| + | *[[WordPress/WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org | WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org]], there is a difference. | ||
| + | *[http://www.optiniche.com/blog/downloads/WP-Primer.pdf WordPress Primer and Quick Start] | ||
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| + | ===Training Videos=== | ||
| + | '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg_KHilZ9EI WordPress Basics] | ||
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| + | '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg_KHilZ9EI&feature=youtu.be Creating a static website on Wordpress.com] | ||
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| + | '''There are also lots of helpful training videos about WordPress on [[Lynda]]:''' | ||
| + | *[http://www.lynda.com/WordPress-tutorials/WordPress-Essential-Training/372542-2.html WordPress Essential Training] | ||
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| + | [[File: Lynda logo3y-d 144x.png]] | ||
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| + | ===Related Pages=== | ||
| + | *[[WordPress/Themes]] | ||
| + | *[[WordPress/About WordPress]] | ||
| + | *[[WordPress/HTML Table]] | ||
==DLC STARS/Presenter== | ==DLC STARS/Presenter== | ||
*Chad Kjorlien | *Chad Kjorlien | ||
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==Other Resources== | ==Other Resources== | ||
Revision as of 20:09, 13 November 2018
Project Details
Professor Neidhart is promoting the wide use of all Adobe products available to you as students in the eWarrior program. During classes in the first week of the semester, we will introduce you to the Adobe sweet of tools. In this session and on this wiki page we will provide the necessary information to connect to download any or all of the Adobe Creative Cloud you want to use during this course and beyond. During our time together we will also begin to learn how you might use these tools and where to learn more on Lynda.
Hardware/Software
- Audition
- Illustrator
- InDesign
- Photoshop
- WordPress.com
Before you Begin
Accessing Adobe Tools
To download and use the Adobe products you will need to go to Software Additions on your Mac and Control Panel>Install a program from the network on your PC. The directions are provided below for accessing these networked software applications for both platforms.
- Software Additions for Mac
- Control Panel> Get Programs for PC
Using Lynda Courses
We have created a list of Lynda courses to help you use these many tools. If you are new to Lynda you will need to create an account. All WSU employees and students can create a Lynda account, but the steps vary depending on where you are located The following article walks you through the process of creating your account from any location.
If you already have an account and want to change your password for lynda.com, go to the Profile section on the main page of Lynda under your name in the upper right corner. If you forgot your password and need to reset it, use the Forgot Password link on the Sign In page.
Resources for Audition
Audition is a powerful audio editing tool designed to provide multitrack professional-grade capabilities and effects for all your sound needs. The definitive resource for Audition is Paul Murphy's Lynda course Audition CC 2018 Essential Training. In this course, you will learn about the new features of this version of Audion, navigating the interface, techniques for fixing or adding styles to your audio, importing different media int Audition, advanced editing and use of the multitrack features, and sharing your media to other Adobe products.
Resources for Illustrator
Again the Essential training is your best starting point for Illustrator (see @ Illustrator CC 2018 Essential Training). Once you have the basics Illustrator down you might want to see Tony Harmer's Introduction to Graphic Design or go really deep with Deke McClelland's three-part series on Illustrator: Illustrator CC 2018 One-on-One Fundamentals (Part 1), Illustrator CC 2013 One-on-One: Intermediate Illustrator CC 2018 One-on-One Mastery (Part 3)
Some do not realize that Illustrator is a great tool for your work on web design. The course by Emily Kay Illustrator for Web Design she expands your skills with this tool to take advantage of the many ways you can leverage this for your web design work.
Resources for InDesign
The InDesign CC 2018 Essential Training course is the definitive course you should check out as you start to learn all about this tool. I would also recommend David Blatner and Anne-Marie Concepción's InDesign Secrets of helpful tricks and workflows tip designed to make using InDesign more efficient and effective.
Resources for Photoshop
Photoshop CC 2015 Essential Training
Resources for WordPress
WordPress.com is a free, open source, content management system that people with access to the Web can use to express themselves. Users can host a blog or also use WordPress as a static website. The beauty of WordPress is its flexibility and ease of use. Although labeled as a "blogging tool," WordPress can actually be used as the foundation for a variety of Web sites and services (e.g., personal homepages, electronic portfolios). This article provides general information about WordPress and its support at WSU.
Get WordPress
To get WordPress set up, just go to WordPress.com and follow the steps to set up your account.
With WordPress you get:
- Your own WordPress.com address (like you.wordpress.com, you can switch to a custom address later if you’d like)
- A selection of great free and customizable designs for your site or blog (they call them themes)
- 3 gigabytes of file storage (that’s about 2,500 pictures!)
- Access to a large community of blogs and websites
Important Info for Setting your WordPress Account
Follow the links below for help with setting up your WordPress account:
- WordPress Support
- WordPress/Creating Static Pages
- How to Upload Audio to WordPress
- Reordering Pages on WordPress Website
- Adding a YouTube Video to Your WordPress Site
Helpful Information/Available Workshops and Presentations
- You can request a 1:1 session with a DLC STAR.
- WordPress.com vs. WordPress.org, there is a difference.
- WordPress Primer and Quick Start
Training Videos
Creating a static website on Wordpress.com
There are also lots of helpful training videos about WordPress on Lynda:
Related Pages
DLC STARS/Presenter
- Chad Kjorlien
Other Resources
DLC Support
- Phone: 507-457-2206
- Email: dlc@winona.edu
- 1:1 Support: Krueger Library #105