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The IDEAS program provides a variety of workshops geared toward training entertainment industry professionals in technical and aesthetic skills. The goal is to keep entertainment professionals at a high level of proficiency in our ever-changing world. The grant is state-funded so it remains an affordable option with a flexible schedule geared to the working life of entertainment professionals.

IDEAS, the Institute for Development of Entertainment Arts and Studies, is a Regional Center of the Interactive Internet Mobile Applications for Business (IIMA4BIZ) Initiative of Economic and Workforce Development, a state grant geared toward keeping Californians employed at high paying jobs.

For any questions or registration information, please contact Dan Watanabe at (818) 778-5569 or watanads@lavc.edu.

IDEAS will now accept credit cards on the first day of a workshop. Naturally, cash and checks are also fine.

Please note that IDEAS schedule may change without notice! Please check this site regularly for updates.

WORKSHOPS FOR MAY

The following classes are IDEAS' traditional three-weekend, four-hours-each weekend workshops. For computer workshops, if you already own the program and have a lap top, feel free to bring it.

For a more detailed description of the classes, please continue scrolling down...

Computer workshops are $60.00 for three weeks. If you are a member of Contract Services Administration Training Trust Fund (CSATTF), please call for details on potential match-eligible versions of certain workshops.

Photoshop Hands On 2/Special Projects (PSHO2): Instructor: Scott Greene (REGULAR: $60)

May 5, 12, and 19 at 10:00 AM. Continuation and refinement of basic skills including image adjustment options, filters and effects. This class is hands-on project based learning. Prerequisite: Some knowledge of Photoshop.

May 5, 12 and 19 at 3:00 PM: Grand Tour plus hands on workshop for Adobe Flash, a powerful authoring environment for creating animation and multimedia content. Design immersive interactive experiences that present consistently across desktops and multiple devices, including tablets, smartphones, and televisions.

Pro Tools Hands On Extended (PTHO1): Instructor: Jennifer Penton (REGULAR: $60)

May 5, 12, and 19 at 3:00 PM: Teaches the basics skills including the tools for audio creation, plug-ins, organizing and assembling digital assets, planning workflow. This class is hands-on project based learning. Prerequisite, Pro Tools Grand Tour or familiarity with the Pro Tools interface.

Dream Weaver Hands On 2/Special Projects (DWHO2): Instructor: Scott Greene (REGULAR: $60)

Development From Concept to Delivery (DDHO1): Instructor: Dan Watanabe (Free)

May 6, 20 at 10:00 AM (no workshop on Mother's Day): Learn about the sometimes mysterious process of project selection, development, packaging, and "green lighting." Workshop provides an overview of the structure of the development department as well as strategies to navigate your project away from "development hell." Workshop also gives career advice for those seeking a future in development.

Adobe Premiere Hands On Extended (APHO1): Instructor: Jennifer Penton (REGULAR: $60)

After Effects Hands On 2/Special Projects (AEHO2): Instructor: Scott Greene (REGULAR: $60)

The Horror Film/Developing Your Horror Project (DPHO1): Instructor: Dan Watanabe (FREE)

May 6, and 20 at 3:00 PM (No workshop on Mother's Day): Starting with the history of horror, this workshop will then help students develop their own horror prooject

For any questions or registration information, please contact Dan Watanabe at (818) 778-5569 or watanads@lavc.edu.

IDEAS will now accept credit cards on the first day of a workshop. Naturally, cash and checks are also fine.

For more details visit us at WWW.LAVC.edu/IDEAS or call Dan Watanabe at (818) 778-5569. Email registration requests to watanabedan-ideas@yahoo.com.

PLEASE KEEP CHECKING OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES AND NEW WORKSHOPS. We will be scheduling workshops in FLASH; EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR SMART PHONE (BUT WERE AFRAID TO ADMIT YOU DIDN'T UNDERSTAND); THE BUSINESS OF FILM; ART DEPARTMENT STYLES; and 3D FILMMAKING.

15, 22, 29 at 10:00 AM: Learn about the sometimes mysterious process of project selection, development, packaging, and "green lighting." Workshop provides an overview of the structure of the development department as well as strategies to navigate your project away from "development hell." Workshop also gives career advice for those seeking a future in development.

Adobe Premiere Hands On 1 (APHO1): Instructor: Jennifer Penton (CSATTF: $120; REGULAR: $60)

April 15, 22, 29 at 3:00 PM: Teaches the basics skills including the tools organizing and assembling digital assets, planning workflow, adding text. This class is hands-on project based learning. Prerequisite, Premier Grand Tour or familiarity with the Premier interface.

After Effects Hands On 1 (AEHO1): Instructor: Scott Greene (CSATTF: $120; REGULAR: $60)

April 15, 22, 29 at 3:00 PM: Teaches the basics skills including the tools for motion graphics, organizing and assembling digital assets, planning workflow. This class is hands-on project based learning. Prerequisite, After Effects Grand Tour or familiarity with the After Effects interface.

April 15, 22, 29 at 3:00 PM: Practice putting together an effective pitch for YOUR project.

PLEASE KEEP CHECKING BACK ON THIS SITE! We will be scheduling workshops in FLASH; EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR SMART PHONE (BUT WERE AFRAID TO ADMIT YOU DIDN'T UNDERSTAND); THE BUSINESS OF FILM; ART DEPARTMENT STYLES; and 3D FILMMAKING.

WORKSHOPS FOR MAY

Stay tuned for more updates, including our line up for May!