Digital Creativity
Learn how to create and share digital content for your online portfolios, social media and business websites.
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Topics to discover
in this Learning Pathway
3D Printing/Design
Get started with 3D printing and explore free online tools for 3D design.
Beginner | Toronto Public Library | 1 hour
Discover how you can get started with 3D Printing at TPL.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 2 hours 18 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to use Tinkercad, a free online app that makes it easy for anyone to get started in 3D design and CAD.
Beginner/Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 4 hours 39 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to use Blender, an open-source solution for 2D and 3D modeling, animation, compositing and post production.
Adobe Photoshop
Learn how to edit and enhance digital images with Adobe Photoshop.
Beginner | Adobe, Creative Cloud tutorials | 21 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn about the Photoshop work area, how to open and save your images, zoom in and out, and undo mistakes.
Beginner | Gale Courses | 24 hours | Certificate Eligible
Learn step-by-step instructions that will teach you how to use Photoshop CC with confidence. This course is facilitated by an instructor.
Beginner | Gale Courses | 24 hours
Learn techniques to edit and enhance your digital images and add a professional polish to your work. This course is facilitated by an instructor.
iMovie
Learn how to use iMovie to create and edit videos.
Beginner/Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 2 hours 31 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Start using iMovie to create and edit compelling videos.
Podcasting
Learn how you can get started creating and producing your own podcast.
Beginner | Gale Courses | 24 hours | Certificate Eligible
Learn how to plan and create your very own blog and podcast using free web tools. This course is facilitated by an instructor.
Beginner/Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 59 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn the ‘ins and outs’ of self-producing a podcast from anywhere: from planning your format and buying the right equipment to recording your podcast and uploading episodes for distribution.
InDesign
Learn how to use Adobe InDesign to create professional quality brochures, business cards and much more!
Beginner | Adobe, Creative Cloud tutorials | 16 minutes | Certificate Eligible
This tutorial introduces you to the InDesign workspace and shows you how to open and save your documents.
Beginner | Gale Courses | 24 hours
Learn how to use Adobe InDesign CC software to create professional-quality letterhead, brochures, forms, eBooks, business materials and more. This course is facilitated by an instructor.
Beginner | Adobe, Creative Cloud tutorials | 8 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Customize a handy template to create a modern business card.
Adobe Lightroom
Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom to edit, organize and share your photos.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 1 hour 47 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Get started with Lightroom CC, the powerful, cloud-based system from Adobe for editing, organizing, and sharing your photos.
Beginner/Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 3 hours 43 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn the essentials of Lightroom Classic, including how to get photos from your computer or hard drive into Lightroom Classic and how to make both simple and complex adjustments.
Videography
Learn the technical and creative aspects of creating professional quality videos.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 18 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn the tools and techniques to start your career in video production and editing.
Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 1 hour 37 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn the logistical, business, and storytelling aspects of shooting video for hire and discover how to impress your clients.
Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 2 hours 58 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn the foundational concepts of filmmaking such as camera essentials, lighting, sound and how to properly set up and prepare for a shoot.
Illustrator
Learn how you can use Illustrator to create logos and illustrations.
Beginner | LinkedIn Learning | 5 hours 24 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn the core concepts and techniques to get started with Adobe Illustrator, the industry standard in vector drawing, for everything from minimalistic logos to full-blown illustrations.
Beginner | Adobe, Creative Cloud tutorials | 18 minutes
Learn about the Illustrator workspace and how to open and save your images.
Beginner | Adobe, Creative Cloud tutorials | 30 minutes
Use vector shapes in Adobe Illustrator CC to create a logo that looks good onscreen and in print.
Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 4 hours 34 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn the principles and techniques of creating logos, with an emphasis on simplicity and readability.
Digital Photography
Learn the creative and technical skills needed to capture great images.
Beginner | Gale Courses | 24 hours | Certificate Eligible
Learn all about digital cameras, from DSLRs to smartphone cameras, and their different display methods, including sizing, online storage, and even how to scan your ‘old school’ photo assets. This course is facilitated by an instructor.
Beginner | Gale Courses | 24 hours | Certificate Eligible
Learn the basic principles of photographing people, including how to shoot faces, portrait and group shots. You’ll also learn photo editing and retouching techniques. This course is facilitated by an instructor.
Intermediate | LinkedIn Learning | 2 hours 46 minutes | Certificate Eligible
Learn how you can create high-quality, compelling marketing photos of your products or services using your smartphone or full-size camera.
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