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Tom Smalling

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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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    Building a WordPress Website

    January 11, 2026 / No Comments

    Join our WordPress course to master website creation! Learn to set up, design, and create engaging content for a stunning online presence.

    Join our WordPress course to master website creation! Learn to set up, design, and create engaging content for a stunning online presence.

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    Students: 0
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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!

    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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    Students: 0
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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.

    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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    Students: 1
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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.

    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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    Students: 1
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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.

    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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    Students: 3
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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...

    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...

    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...

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