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Tom Smalling

6 Courses
7 Students

I bring over 20 years of design experience. Having worked in a myriad of roles, including production artist, graphic designer, web developer, and photographer. I have a unique skill set to bring to the classroom and many different insights and experiences. Combined with a master's degree in instructional design and technology, I'm constantly exploring ways to bring creativity back to education.

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    Advertising for Designers
    April 13, 2025 / No Comments
    Join our advertising course for designers! Uncover the evolution of ads, engage in creative projects, and learn to craft impactful messages!
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    Photoshop Basics
    December 22, 2022 / No Comments
    Learn Photoshop Basics in this FREE course. You'll learn about the interface, how to layer images, and how to select objects in photos.
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    Build a Soap Box in Illustrator
    May 7, 2022 / No Comments
    In this course you will learn how to build a soap box that can be assembled by hand and viewed in 3D.
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    Advanced Photoshop Masking Tools
    January 15, 2019 / No Comments
    In this advanced-level course, you will learn how to leverage the power of Adobe Photoshop to isolate subjects and create photo compositions.
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    Build a Multi-Media Slideshow
    January 10, 2019 / No Comments
    Course Description In this entry-level course, you will about the basics of video including how to organize your files, what frame rates and frame sizes are and how to import images into Premiere Pro.  You will then learn how to use transitions and keyframes to animate static images on the stage.  Finally, you’ll add audio...
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    Using a Digital SLR Camera
    January 9, 2019 / No Comments
    Course Overview In this entry-level course, you will learn about the different functions of a digital SLR camera.  You will work through the different shooting modes including fully automatic, shutter priority, aperture priority, and manual modes.  You will learn how white balance and ISO affect the quality of your images.  Furthermore, you will learn how...