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This class is a brief introduction Corel Draw. Discussion focuses on ways to create and convert images, and to transfer those images to the CIF laser. Topics will include:

• - Bitmap vs. laser-what is the difference and what does it matter to the laser?  What each format can do.
• - Converting from bitmap to vector and vice versa, at least 3 ways to get a vector version of a bitmap graphic
• - Creating graphics and determining the right graphic technique for the end-product and the material
• - Basic Corel tools and techniques
• - Transferring graphics from other graphic software, e.g., Illustrator and Inkscape
• We will show how to complete the laser driver screens to get the most effective results considering the content of your graphics and the type of materials you are working with.
• A paper hand-out will be provided.  Bring a project you want to work on, and if time permits we will work on yours as an example.

Some familiarity with other graphics or photo-editing programs is necessary. Some idea of the laser - whether actual experience or just observation - would be a plus.