Looking for the DA150 Photoshop, DA135 Illustrator or DA170 Graphic Design Online Class?
Click here to log on to the class via the GWC online website

The Fall 2008 Semester Starts on August 25th!

Enrollment for continuing students at GWC has started and enrollment for new students starts on July 7th. Don’t wait! Sign up early, classes fill quick.

You can enroll online at: http://www.mygwc.com

To view the Fall 2008 schedule online or download a PDF version visit our site at: http://www.gwcdigitalarts.com/courses.html

We are offering over 24 classes in the department this fall taught with the latest Adobe CS3 software suites in 3 state of the art Macintosh labs each holding 30 students.

Summer 2008 Certificate Paperwork is DUE ON August 1, 2008.
CONTACT SEAN TO FILE FOR YOUR CERTIFICATES!

The filing period for Fall 2008 Certificates and Graduation is from July 1 - August 1.

If you are ready to file for any of the Digital Arts certificates get a copy of your non official transcripts (these can be printed from MyGWC.com) and all other school transcripts and see Sean or email him at sglumace@gwc.cccd.edu and he will help you fill out your paperwork and submit it.

Design Change - Golden West College keeps up with latest technology, giving students edge in design field

From the 2/7/08 edition of the Huntington Beach Independent.

It’s hard to look around without seeing the work of a graphic designer. From your box of cereal in the morning to the billboards you see on the way to work, artistic design permeates every level of our culture.

After all, someone has to design the packaging we wrap our products in. Corporate logos can’t create themselves. Websites must come from somewhere, right? Every page of every magazine or newspaper you’ve ever read is thanks in part to a graphic artist

View the entire article here...

Tutors Needed for DA178 Intro to Web Design and DA180 Intro to Flash

We are currently looking for an experienced user who has taken DA178 or DA180 in the past to be a tutor here on campus in the Tutoring Center. If you would be interested in becoming a paid tutor for either of these classes please see Sean or email him at sglumace@gwc.cccd.edu to get more details.

Get Adobe software at amazingly low student prices!

Get the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Premium for only $314.00
Includes - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, GoLive and Acrobat Pro 8!! If you need Fireworks it can be purchased seperate for $97.00.

Get the Adobe Creative Suite 3 Web Standard for only $214.00 (Includes - Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Flash and Contribute)and you can purchase Photoshop for only $179.00 seprate! (Call for this deal)

visit http://www.uscollegebuy.com/0ab/asl.htm to purchase or call 1-800-639-1319 for more information

Learning Resources Student Computer Center
The open lab which is located in the Library building across from the Music building has 11 G5 Macintosh systems that are set up the same as the Mac's in the labs and us open 10am -8pm M-Th. You will be able to login and use your account just like the labs upstairs. To enroll follow these directions:

STEP ONE: Enroll at the Admission and Records office. The cost is $8 for the semester, which includes a disk or CD, case, and 20 printouts per day.

STEP TWO: Bring your new class printout back to the LRSCC and sign the student usage agreement.

For more information Download a PDF file with all the SCC info

BOG GWC Fee Waiver Application is Now ONLY Online!
As of Monday July 16, 2007 the GWC Fee Waiver has been converted to an online application.  Please note: The Financial Aid Office will not be accepting paper applications. However, paper applications can still be used as a worksheet, to help students input their data into the online system.   The FA Staff will be available to help students complete their online applications at our front office computer stations, if needed. Please refer students to the online application, via the GWC website http://gwc.info/fao/index.html

FREE TUTORING available for the Digital Arts Classes
Free tutoring is available on campus from the Tutoring Center located in the Library building in Room 100D and can be reached at 714-895-8904. The Tutoring Center is also looking for students to become tutors. For more information please contact the Tutoring Center or see Sean in the Digital Arts office.

PURCHASE SOFTWARE FROM THE GWC BOOKSTORE
The GWC Bookstore carries a large selection of discounted software instock for the Mac and PC!

Click here to download the latest PDF pricelist!

DA Gallery Online > ART174/DA177 Veterans History Project Gallery
View a sample of the final projects from Angela Gomez's DA115 Typography Class.

Click here to view the online gallery.

USB Memory Card Readers Available in all the Labs
If you need a USB memory card reader to download from your digital camera's flash card they are available in each lab in the instructor station. Please keep the packaging and return it to the instructor station when finished.

DA Gallery Online > DA115 Typography Fall 05' Final Project Gallery
View a sample of the final projects from Angela Gomez's DA115 Typography Class.

Click here to view the online gallery.

PIASC- Printing Industries Association, Inc of Southern California
Printing Industries Association of Southern California, Inc. (PIASC) is the trade association for the graphic arts community in Southern California. It was founded in 1935, and today it is the largest graphic arts trade association in the nation. PIASC is affiliated with Printing Industries of America, the largest national graphic arts association in the world, and the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation.
For more information click here.

Veteran's History Project Links for DA174 Students
Click here to get a list links to sites and articles that can help you with this project.

Discount Student Price on Communication Arts
Subscribe to Communication Arts today and take advantage of our special student subscription price! You get one-year (8 issues) for only $39, a savings of 68% off the newsstand price. Subscription envelopes are available in the lab.
Click here for more info.

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Online Form.
FAFSA opens the door to the federal aid process. Every step you can take gets you closer to achieving your education goals. Find out what you can expect from beginning to end. Click here for more information.

2008-2009 GWC Financial Aid Information
The Financial Aid Office and Digital Arts Department at Golden West College strongly encourages students to apply for financial aid. To view more info on financial aid click here.

ROXIO'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO CHOOSING CD & DVD MEDIA
CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM, Dual-Layer...What do they all mean? Which should you choose for which purpose? Does your burner/player support them? What speed will you be able to record at? Click here for more info.

Portable 20GB-200GB Firewire or USB 2 Hard Drive.
This drive does not need a power cord or drivers to work in OSX or Windows. This will also last you the longest in terms of use and holds as much as an internal hard drive. Many manufactures make these drives now and make sure the unit is self powered and does not need a power supply. These can be bought at Costco, Fry's, Best Buy, MicroCenter or anywhere hard drives and computer accessories are sold.

You can also build your own usually under $99. You would need to purchase a drive enclosure (usually $10-$30) and a 2.5" Notebook Hard Drive (Depending on size $40-$99). If you need help please see Sean in the lab for help and or advise on where to purchase parts.

Price Range: $89-$299

Apple iPod or iPhone
These can be purchased at most stores now and come in a wide range of sizes. The iPod can be used as a portable hard drive, and you also get the video and music functions as well. I would suggest any of the models except for the shuffle version, it's storage is a bit small. I would suggest purchasing them directly from Apple online or at the Apple store because you get a student discount. See the Apple website for more info.

Price Range: $149-$399

USB Flash Drives ranging from 128MB to 4GB in size.
These can be purchased at any computer or retail store and from the bookstore on campus. A 128MB or 256MB should work well for most classes. They range from $19 to $100 dollars. Try Sam's Club, Fry's, Microcenter or Costco for the lowest prices and keep an eye out in the Sunday paper for rebates. The GWC Bookstore also carries these in stock.