Create Your Own Website

Learn to make your own basic web page on a Mac

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Create Your Own Website

WHEN 2 days, Saturday, September 13 & Sunday, September 14, 10 am-4 pm

WHERE Midtown West

LEVEL Beginner

PRICE
$425 ($400 for )
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Course Details

In one weekend, learn how to create your own Web page and get your name and your work out there for the world to see. On the first day, you'll get an introduction to Photoshop basics and design theory. On the second day, we'll cover HTML and Dreamweaver. You'll receive training in importing and formatting text, creating links, and using tables for layouts. We also explore adding images, setting page properties, creating and using graphics, and formats for online graphics.

By the end of class, you will have:
A basic Web site live on the Internet and real Photoshop and Dreamweaver skills

Note: This class is taught on Macintosh computers, but you should also be able to use the the skills you learn on a PC. Email us if you have any questions.

Admission Requirements
This class is intended for writers and editors (not graphic professionals). Students should be comfortable with working on a Mac. Please submit a letter of interest and work history.

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Instructor Bio

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Duy Linh Tu
Duy Linh Tu is a co-founder and the creative director of Resolution Seven, a video and Web production studio. He is a writer, photographer, and videographer. Prior to forming Resolution Seven, Duy founded Missing Pixel, an award-winning interactive production company.

Duy is also an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and coordinates the school's New Media program. He has also taught interactive journalism at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Duy received his masters degree in journalism from Columbia University.

Testimonials


Duy's workshop was fantastic! He inspired me to take my 'part-time' media business to the next level. -- Heather B. Habelka

"Duy's instruction was helpful, informative and fun! He made intimidating software (Photoshop and DreamWeaver) become approachable, all while leading an engaging class." -- Tara Foster

"I thoroughly enjoyed Duy's class and was very excited to walk away with a real website of my very own. Photoshop and DreamWeaver are now much more accessible to me. The class was a true springboard thanks to Duy's carefully detailed lesson plan and clear instruction." -- S. J. Gluck

"Taking Duy's class prepared me for my new job and allowed me to dive into the world of multimedia as a journalist and beyond. Best of all, Duy's teaching style was relaxed, clear and to the point. I advise everyone and anyone curious about acquiring these tools to get ready to absorb all things innovative." -- Cindy Rodriguez

"Duy is a terrific teacher and instructor. He was funny, supportive, patient, extremely well-organized, and clearly possessed a mastery of the subject matter. He was the ideal instructor for an inexperienced, technophobic marketing guy like me, and I would definitely take more classes with him!" -- Josh Levin, Gallant Films, LLC

"Duy is a wonderful web instructor. He has a great sense of humor and is very patient with all his students. His teaching style takes even the most difficult and technical concepts and makes them simple." -- Naomi Burgess

"Duy is amazing! He gave me the extra confidence and push I needed to finally put my business together. All the information provided was great." -- Patricia Rhinvil, CEO/Founder, 48K Media, LLC

"My 3 hours with Duy were the most valuable hours I have spent yet in developing my business and turning my dream into a reality. Duy took us step by step through the process, sharing his own personal business plans, finances, contracts, and mistakes." -- Emily Koteff

"Duy presented a well-paced, articulate, and methodological introduction to Flash. He led the class in discovering and imagining more uses for this program. I came away from the class with much more than I expected." -- Jenna Duncan

"No need to trek to Columbia University to get up to speed on new media! You'll get a tremendous return-on-your-investment if you take Duy's classes at mediabistro. Duy efficiently and effectively demystifies new media by sharing his knowledge -- which is a full college semester course -- in a very informal and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks Duy!" -- Dolores C. Nolan, RMM, Vice President/Stations Radio Advertising Bureau

"Duy pitches the class perfectly, with patience, wit and enthusiasm for everyone, no matter their previous training. He gives you all the tools you need to create a basic Web presence. I had my own site up and running within a few days." -- Cherie Henderson

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