Creating Note Cards (one 2-hour session)

Prerequisites:

This is primarily a lecture/demonstration type class. We will primarily use the Paint Shop Pro program.

Bring in your own photos on a CD or flash drive to make note cards of your own.

Fee:

$25 for one session

Description:

This seminar will cover the sizing placement and framing of graphics as well as font manipulation.

Instructor:

Nancy Jo Spaulding, Joyce Wilson

Goals:

• Discuss principles of good design
• Learn basic structures for note cards and greeting cards
• Discuss various types of papers and card stock suitable for printing
• Understand placement of fonts, including vertical and inverted fonts
• Download and install free clipart and photos
• Download and install a free publishing program if you don't own MS Publisher
• Create your own trademark or unique name
• Create edges, frames, and/or masks for your designs
• Using Paint Shop Pro, create edges, frames, and/or masks for your designs
  • Install new fonts from disk to computer
  • Make note cards with your photos.