Digital Media
This work, from Photoshop student Phoebe Durland, combined the traditional practice of photography with digital tools and technology.

Fall 2008 Workshop Dates

Workshops begin September 29! Download the Fall 2008 workshop dates.

Download the PTDM Brochure

Professional Tools for Digital Media

Welcome to Professional Tools for Digital Media (PTDM) workshop courses. The University of Oregon Department of Art and UO Division of Continuing Education are partnering to offer five unique series in Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

These 1 credit workshop courses are designed for career professionals, students, and community members to develop and expand their digital multimedia and graphic skill sets. Each series consists of three different skill levels to accommodate varying needs.

PTDM workshop courses are offered throughout the academic year (fall, winter, and spring). Download upcoming workshop dates from the link on the right, or check the current Class Schedule for dates and location by searching under ART 408. You may also call Continuing Education at (541) 346-4231 or (800) 824-2714 for more information. All workshops have two four-hour sessions over a two day period as well as an extended final project.

Who is eligible to take PTDM courses?

• These workshops are open to career professionals, students (UO and other educational institutions), and community members.

Are there any requirements or prerequisites?

• There are no major/minor requirements.
• There are no prerequisites, but participants should have some prior computer knowledge and be familiar with terminology like file handling, attaching files, operating system, and up or downloading.

Do PTDM courses have to be taken in order?

• There are three levels each for Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, but participants are not required to complete the three levels of one program before taking another (e.g. finish Flash I, II and III prior to enrolling in InDesign I).
• Without prior experience of Dreamweaver, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, or Photoshop, participants should take the courses in order of level, from Introduction to Advanced.
• If you have prior experience with one of the five programs taught through PTDM and wish to skip a course level (e.g. start with Intermediate), then instructor approval is required. Please contact the appropriate workshop instructor for approval. For a current list of PTDM faculty, please visit the faculty section of our site or the UO online class schedule.

PTDM Courses

Professional Tools for Digital Media are available for anyone interested in expanding and developing their knowledge and skills within the four software series offered. These 1 credit workshop courses enhance both personal and professional digitally based projects.

• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• InDesign
• Flash
• Photoshop

For workshop course syllabi, contact the appropriate workshop instructor. For a current list of PTDM faculty, please visit the faculty section of our site or the UO online class schedule.