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Fun Activities for Class and Work

The LAITS team has come up with some virtual and in-person activities that can be used in the classroom or in the workplace to welcome new students and staff, warm up the conversation in discussion sessions and meetings, and enhance … Continue reading

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Using Textures and Borders to Add Interest to Photoshop Projects

Adding texture to an image is a great way to make an image appear 3-dimensional, even though it is flat. Textures can also develop visual intrigue in simple, minimalist designs. In this lesson, you’ll learn: How to add textured borders … Continue reading

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Publication Design | Hierarchy and Color in Magazine Spreads

For this training, you’ll combine all of your knowledge of shape, type, color, hierarchy, and more to create a 4-page magazine spread in inDesign. Usually you’ll receive images and text from the client to lay out, but for this training, … Continue reading

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Basic Training: Project Time Estimates

When do I need a Project Time Estimate? Hello STA! At some point, you may be asked to estimate the number of hours you think you will spend on a “Service Center Project” before starting actual work.  Service Center Projects … Continue reading

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