Key concepts, vocabulary, tools, principles, and techniques relating to the creation of raster-graphic outcomes. Prepare, edit, manipulate, and create bitmap images through a series of hands-on exercises. Topics involve setting project requirements, identifying and applying design principles, navigating Photoshop's interface, creating bit-map content, working non-destructively, and exporting content for use in print, motion, and interactive mediums. Preparation for Adobe Photoshop Certified Associate (ACA) exam.

Students will need to get their own subscription to the Adobe Creative Cloud. 

Key concepts, vocabulary, tools, principles, and techniques relating to the creation of scalable-graphic outcomes. Prepare, edit, manipulate, and create vector images through a series of hands-on exercises. Topics involve setting project requirements, identifying and applying design principles, navigating Illustrator's interface, creating vector content, and exporting content for use in print, motion, and interactive mediums. Preparation for Adobe Illustrator Certified Associate (ACA) exam.

Prerequisite: Digital Foundations 1: Photoshop or Instructor Approval. Contact Continuing Education for more information on obtaining instructor approval. 

Have you ever wanted to learn the guitar but simply find it difficult to find the time? In just a few hours you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it. This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you to play along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at home with your guitar and take this class without any pressure at all. And since the class includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. For ages 13+.

Topics include:

• How chords work in a song

• How to form the three main types of chords

• How to tune your guitar

• Basic strumming patterns

• How to buy a good guitar (things to avoid)

• How to play along with simple tunes

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. Since this class is being held online with ZOOM you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all. And since this course includes an online book and online follow-up video lessons, you will be able to continue your practice and study on your own. An optional periodic online question and answer session is also included. A recording of the class is included as well. The course is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction. Ages 13+

Topics include:

• How chords work in a song

• How to get more out of sheet music by reading less of it

• How to form the three main types of chords

• How to handle different keys and time signatures

• How to avoid “counting”

• How to simplify over 12,000 complex chords

Basic history, principles, methodologies, tools, outcomes, and career opportunities within the expanding field of Graphic Design. Preparation for expectations and demands of this competitive industry. Topics involve time-management, professional and ethical design practices, critiques and creative process strategies.

Once a "Band Kid", always a "Band Kid!" Let your heart lead you back to the fun of rehearsing and performing in a large group as a member of our TCC Community Band! Join those who come from different backgrounds and use the gift you have been given to make a magical moment! The band is open to all qualified musicians of the age of 16 and older. Auditions may be required if demand exceeds the spaces available. This group will meet in the daytime (11:00AM-12:20PM) and will coordinate with the evening group for concerts and performances.

Once a "Band Kid", always a "Band Kid!" Let your heart lead you back to the fun of rehearsing and performing in a large group as a member of our TCC Community Band! Join those who come from different backgrounds and use the gift you have been given to make a magical moment! The band is open to all qualified musicians of the age of 16 and older. Auditions may be required if demand exceeds the spaces available. This group will meet in the daytime (11:00AM-12:20PM) and will coordinate with the evening group for concerts and performances.

Are you a former musician who listens to classical music because it eases muscle tension, fights stress and expands your imagination? Well, that's just listening... Imagine if you can still play? Here's your chance to join with like-minded people to make beautiful music in Tulsa's only community orchestra! The orchestra is open to all qualified musicians of the age 16 and older. Auditions may be required if demand exceeds spaces available. 

Are you a former musician who listens to classical music because it eases muscle tension, fights stress and expands your imagination? Well, that's just listening... Imagine if you can still play? Here's your chance to join with like-minded people to make beautiful music in Tulsa's only community orchestra! The orchestra is open to all qualified musicians of the age 16 and older. Auditions may be required if demand exceeds spaces available. 

Overview of key concepts, techniques, and tools. Emphasis on basics such as importing, editing, working with audio, creating transitions, and producing titles. Additional topics will involve multi-camera editing, DVD with menu compilation, time-remapping techniques, effects, and compressing video for handheld devices such as mobile phones, iPods, PSPs, and smartphones. Basic script and storyboard techniques will be discussed for the creative development of all video projects. Students are encouraged to obtain Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) certification. Prerequisite: CSCI 1203

In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class.

In what could be the most enlightening webinar you’ve ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside the box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry. Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game changer you’ve been looking for. In addition to online instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day. This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class.