Summer_CE-Catalog-2016

SOFTWARE BASICS
Software Basics classes such as Photoshop Basics
and Illustrator Basics are recommended for
beginners. These classes focus on the fundamentals
of program operation. Prerequisite:
Macintosh Basics (or equivalent experience).
CLASS SKILL LEVELS
Our standard-level classes go beyond the
basics of program operation; it is assumed that
students are comfortable with the computer
and software. The courses are recommended for
users who are familiar with computers and
want to tackle design issues. Macintosh Basics
(or equivalent experience) is a prerequisite.
Advanced courses teach complex techniques
and challenge students to solve more difficult
creative problems.
Digital design courses are held at 55 West 13th
Street; the University Center, 63 Fifth Avenue;
and 6 East 16th Street. The UCC is primarily
Macintosh based, with some dedicated Windows
NT labs and other specialized machines.
SPACE
(Summer, Pre-College Academy, and
Continuing Education)
Parsons SPACE offers open-enrollment programs
with classes in art and design for adults with
varied interests and backgrounds. A continuing
education, nondegree option, these classes
provide students with the training they need
to launch or advance careers in art and design.
Certificate programs are available in several
design disciplines for students seeking a structured
course of study and a Parsons credential.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Many classes are open to beginners. For courses
with prerequisites (listed in the description),
equivalent experience may be sufficient,
as determined by an advisor in the Parsons
SPACE office.
CLASSROOM LOCATIONS
All classes meet at the Parsons campus in
Greenwich Village unless otherwise noted.
Room assignments are available online via
Class Finder at my.newschool.edu. Room
assignments are also available on the first day
of class in the lobby of the Sheila C. Johnson
Design Center, 66 Fifth Avenue and
2 West 13th Street, and the University Center,
63 Fifth Avenue.
DEGREE PROGRAMS AT PARSONS
Students can take continuing education
courses for credit and apply them later toward
a Parsons degree with approval from Parsons
Admission. For information about the degree
programs at Parsons School of Design, visit
newschool.edu/parsons or contact the
Parsons Office of Admission, 212.229.5150.
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DIGITAL PREREQUISITES
Prerequisites are listed at the end of each course
description. Macintosh Basics (or equivalent
experience) is necessary for most digital classes.
We advise students to assess their computing
skills realistically before selecting courses.
OPEN LAB ACCESS
Students enrolled in any digital design class have
limited access to the eighth and ninth floor labs
of the UCC, 55 West 13th Street. Stations in
these classrooms are accessible primarily
Monday through Thursday, 9:00–11:30 p.m.,
and weekends.
MANNES
CE students registered for a digital design
course can use classroom stations when classes
are not in session.
REGISTRATION
INFO
High-end or commercially unavailable software
may have special access restrictions. Note: For
students beyond the basic level, we strongly
recommend the purchase of a home computer.
Open lab time is generally insufficient for more
complex design projects.