Monthly Archive for January, 2008

iPod Shuffle giveaway — register for Digital Arts Conference by February 8

Register for the Digital Arts Conference by February 8 to be entered into a drawing for a FREE iPod Shuffle, courtesy of the Albuquerque Apple Store.

Register online or with our Registration Office (use course # 55800RQA) for the Digital Arts Conference by February 8 — and that enters you in the drawing for the iPod Shuffle! That’s it! Winner will be posted on our blog the following week. More surprise giveaways at the Conference.

Every registrant enjoys the real prize when they attend:
Digital Arts Conference, March 1, 2008, Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm
Discover how to break into or expand your work in the Filmmaking or Digital Arts industries from top design firms and agencies. Network with the Pros! Presenters include:

Keynote: Bart Cleveland, Creative Director and Partner with McKee, Wallwork & Cleveland: Bart will show examples of major campaigns that demonstrate what is important in successful branding. His work for clients such as Coca-Cola, CNN, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and Dow has appeared in markets across the globe.

Jason Hariton, Director of Albuquerque Studios: Jason will explain the unlimited potential in job growth triggered by this exciting facility and new incentives in the entertainment industry! Jason’s background includes responsibilities in all aspects of studio operations and coordination for major motion picture, television, commercial and music productions, more recently including Paramount’s “Beowulf” and DreamWorks’ “Blades of Glory.”

It’s for real, folks! New Mexico has opportunities for creative careers like never before. Catch the wave by attending:

Digital Arts Conference, Saturday, March 1, 2008
Studio Strategies & Techniques:
Graphic Design, Web Design, Photography & Filmmaking

See our website for the exciting features of the Digital Arts Conference in March, and how it can benefit you as a working creative design professional. Check out our discount for full-time students!

Enroll online here | or call Registration at 277-0077— use course # 55800RQA
Enrollments accepted until day of event. iPod contest ends February 8.
Questions? Contact the Program Supervisor, digitalarts@dce.unm.edu, or 277-6037.

Note: Color of iPod Shuffle may vary from illustration. Holds up to 12 hours of skip-free music playback. Charge & sync with included USB dock. Includes earbuds.

New! Early Child Care Certificate

45-hour Entry Level Course

New! Our Early Child Care Certification course is based on the curriculum developed by the State of New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) and prepares individuals to break into the Child Care Profession at an entry level.

Students complete 35 hours of theory, lecture and review, and will complete a 10 hour field observation experience at a local child care facility. Training will include the seven required competencies and fulfills the Minimum Early Childhood Education (ECE) Pre-Service Qualifications set by The National Child Care Information Center.

Enroll online here (or click to review course description)
or use course # 38010 for other registration methods
Section RQB: T, Th, 1 - 5pm, April 1 - 29

Learn more about the instructor for this course, Julianna Martinez:

Julianna Martinez has a Bachelor of Arts in Home Economics / Vocational Home Economics from the University of New Mexico. She also holds Level Two Professional Licensures for Early Childhood, Birth - Grade 3 and for Secondary Teaching, Grades 7 - 12, with an endorsement in Family and Consumer Science from the New Mexico Public Education Department. Julianna’s professional memberships include the New Mexico Association for the Education of Young Children (NMAEYC), the New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees, and the Disabled American Veterans Woman’s Auxiliary.

Julianna is a 45-Hour Course Facilitator certified by the New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department. Her teaching experience includes the Albuquerque Job Corps Center, New Futures High School, and APS Transition Services.

Julianna is also bilingual in Spanish. She boasts a family of four mostly grown daughters, eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren who also continue to teach her much and who have added to her teaching repertoire. Julianna says that “[her] work with young people through the years has brought [her] joy and fulfillment.” Julianna says that she has learned, and continues to learn, much from her students and strives to share what she learns in her teaching.

Questions? Contact The Program Supervisor, 277-6025, or email hhs@dce.unm.edu.

Abq Journal article captures scope of Continuing Ed

UNM Continuing Education was included in the recent article, “An abundance of classes and concerts start the year,” published Sunday, January 20 in the “Best Bets” feature of the “Mature Life” section of the Albuquerque Journal. The article covered the different avenues to learning available to Mature Life readers this Spring, and included CE. You may view the article here. This is how the Journal summed up Continuing Ed:

By Jane Mahoney: “The University of New Mexico’s Continuing Education Department offers programs in personal enrichment, business and technology, and travel, history and culture for all ages. Registration is ongoing throughout the semester, but many classes fill quickly. Pick up a catalog at the Continuing Ed office, University and Indian School, or at most public libraries. Learn how to play the guitar, fly-fish or take a field trip to Chaco Canyon. Call 277-0077 or visit dce.unm.edu.

These are the high points— and there’s so much more!

Don’t forget about the exciting Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a dynamic, active membership community for adults over 50 years and above who value enhancing the quality of life through education. Membership is only $40 per year and course fees start at $20.

We hope you explore UNM Continuing Education to see what it might have for you.

Photo of UNM Continuing Education Conference Center auditorium, panel discussion, from the Journal File.

Take a field trip and see New Mexico!

Enjoy fun, educational Field Trips with the Story of New Mexico! People travel from all over the world to see the amazing sights of New Mexico — and we can take them in with a day trip or two. Many of our students join us again and again, taking another trip to experience some new wonder of the Land of Enchantment they never knew.

Spring Field Trips start soon! We’ve got some interesting ideas lined up:

Vintage technology & natural healing:

UNM WPA Structures Tour & Telephone Museum
Manually operated switchboards were once New Mexico’s “link to the world,” including one used to warn of an attack by Pancho Villa in 1916! Our day also includes a WPA tour at UNM, guided by Joe McKinney, who wrote “Historic Preservation Policy” for the UNM Board of Regents. Franklin D. Roosevelt ’s historic WPA program provided funding for arts and architecture at UNM and throughout the USA. Fee includes travel, museum admissions, tour & guide.
Friday, February 1, 9:30 am - 5 pm
# 00378 RWA

Ojo Caliente Hot Springs
Indulge in the healing natural geothermal waters of Ojo Caliente Hot Springs in the heart of northern New Mexico in a variety of pools, both indoor and outdoor, of different temperatures and mineral composition, for a day of splendid relaxation. If you like, relax on the porch of the old lodge or hike the area’s trails. Fee includes travel and 7 mineral pools and steams and saunas at the facility. Extras may be purchased.
Saturday, February 2, 8 am - 6 pm
# 00376 ROC

Spirituality & art:

Lunch & Learning at the Historic Bishop’s Lodge
The Bishop’s Lodge, just outside of Santa Fe, is one of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America. It is a living reminder of nearly four centuries of Spanish, Native American and Southwestern cultures, and began as a private retreat for the city’s first archbishop, the iconic Bishop Lamy. Our guide, Dr. Robert Gish, author, Erna Fergusson Distinguished Alumnus of the University of NM, compares the two seminal accounts of Bishop Lamy, one the novel, Death Comes to the Archbishop, by Willa Cather, the other the profile by Robert Horgan. Fee includes lunch, guide and travel.
Saturday, February 23, 9 am - 6 pm
# 00379 RBL

Charlie & Debbie Carrillo’s Studio Tour

Charlie Carrillo has graciously allowed us to visit his home studio. We’ll see first hand where he and his wife Debbie do their beautiful work, and he is willing to answer any questions we may have about santos, santeros, and spirituality in Northern New Mexico. Space is limited. Fee includes guide, travel and lunch. The afternoon activity is a mystery!
Saturday, March 1, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
# 00381 RCC

The beauty of horses — up close & personal

Photographing Animals at The Horse Shelter in Cerrillos
The Horse Shelter is home to horses that have been rescued from abuse and neglect. They love visitors and attention and are willing models. You will have the opportunity to photograph both group and individual portraits. You do not have to be a photographer to participate. Feel free to bring a sketchbook or simply enjoy and interact with the horses in this beautiful setting. Fee includes travel and instruction in photographing animals.
Saturday, March 8, 8 am - 5 pm
# 00382 RCH

Now enrolling. Click on the course number links to register online, or use the course number to register by other methods.

Questions? Email the Program Supervisor joanrc@unm.edu or call 277-0563.

Expert at Digital Arts Conference, March 1, earns national award

Bradley Stoddard of Stoddard Communications, in partnership with the University of New Mexico and Friends of Film, Video and Arts, was honored with two Bronze Telly Awards during the 28th Annual Competition in 2007. Brad, owner of a local multimedia company, has been with our Digital Arts Program for many years as a FinalCutPro instructor and is one of the state’s first Apple Certified Trainers. Learn more about Brad here.

The 28th Annual Telly Awards received over 14,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents for its 2007 contest. The Telly Awards are the premiere award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, as well as the finest in video and film.

Brad specializes in video-editing with Final Cut Pro and Premiere. Brad is one of the first to complete the training with Apple Computers to become an Apple Certified Trainer in New Mexico. Brad is one of the Experts for our upcoming Digital Arts Conference. His presentation explains how you can become an Apple Certified Pro (quite a distinction on the resume!) Learn how to direct your career with your own Certification by Apple — the inventors of the iPod, the iPhone, the iMac, Final Cut Pro and more!

Digital Arts Conference:
Studio Strategies & Techniques

Saturday, March 1, 2008, 9 am - 4pm

Digital photography and filmmaking, graphic design & web design. Network with professionals and discover how to implement the latest developments into your own creative and technical repertoire! Keynote by Bart Cleveland, Partner & Creative Director with McKee Wallwork Cleveland, and General Session with Jason Hariton, Director of the new Albuquerque Studios. Try out the latest multimedia software in our Digital Arts Lab, surprise giveaways, more!

It’s for real, folks! New Mexico has opportunities for creative careers like never before.

Stay tuned for additional updates on the exciting features of the Digital Arts Conference in March, and how it can benefit you as a working creative design professional.

Register online for the Conference here.
Learn more about the Conference here.
Digital Arts Conference:
Studio Strategies & Techniques
Saturday, March 1, 2008, 9 am - 4pm

Use course # 55800 RQA to register by other methods.

Questions?
Contact the Digital Arts Program Supervisor at digitalarts@dce.unm.edu.

Learn more about the Telly Award:Continue reading ‘Expert at Digital Arts Conference, March 1, earns national award’

Free info session, Thurs, Jan 24: Certified Financial Planner careers

FREE Information Session
Executive Certificate in Financial Planning
Thursday, January 24, 6 pm - 7 pm

Bring your questions! Due to interest, we’ve added another free information session and moved the start date of the Spring Program to February 1! There is still time to get in to this effective program. In partnership with Kaplan Financial, the nation’s leading provider of financial planning and education materials, UNM Continuing Education is proud to offer the Executive Certificate in Financial Planning. Please join us to learn more about the opportunities for Certified Financial Planners.

The financial planning field is experiencing tremendous growth. Employment for Financial Advisors in New Mexico is projected to grow 30.1% by 2012, according to the New Mexico Department of Labor. Many New Mexico employers are actively recruiting CFPs!

This 9-month certificate program will provide students with a strong foundation of professional knowledge about financial planning theory, concepts and practice. Students pay one price for the full six-course program. Students who successfully complete the certificate will be eligible to sit for the CFP® Certification Examination. Course content is geared towards the objectives of the CFP exam.

Learn more about this Program here.
Download a PDF brochure about the Program.

Contact for information and registration assistance: Carol March, Program Supervisor. Call (505) 277-6033 or email cmarch@unm.edu.
We may also mail a printed program brochure to you upon request.

Please join us for this free information session.

Screenwriters in demand! start Jan 26

With all of the attention from Hollywood and state focus on growing the New Mexico film industry, there is a lot of support for finding and nurturing our own storytellers and creative talent. Employment for screenwriters in New Mexico is projected to grow 33.3% by 2012!

Courses start January 26:

Art and Craft of Screenwriting
This comprehensive course covers what it takes to write a commercially viable screenplay, from finding your own unique story to getting it on the page and learning how to pitch it. Discover the most effective way to tap into your own original story visions, develop the necessary craft to tell that story, and learn the confidence to sell it to producers. Enjoy individual attention in a fun, supportive and inspiring atmosphere with the instructor, award-winning playwright and screenwriter, Stephanie Kuehn.
Cost: $299 for 6 weeks
Saturdays, 9 am - noon, January 26 - March 1
Enroll online here // Use course # 23457 RQA to register other ways

Screenwriting: Writing the Short Produceable Movie
In six sessions, students learn interactively with Grubb Graebner — Executive Director of the Digital Filmmaking Institute, co-founder of the internationally-recognized Duke City Shootout, and producer of over 60 short movies — what it takes to get their short script up on the screen.
Cost: $259 for 6 weeks
Saturdays, 1-4 pm, January 26 - March 1
Enroll online here // Use course # 23459 RQA to register other ways

• It’s worth a click on their names to learn more about our instructors, professionals with extensive experience in the entertainment industry.

• The Art & Craft of Screenwriting course is the first step in earning a Screenwriting Certificate!

See New Mexico films on the big screen; Q&A with local filmmakers

Join us for the first-ever
New Mexico Professional Filmmakers
Showcase & Workshop!


New Mexico Professional Filmmakers
Showcase, 6-9 pm, Friday, Feb 29

Enjoy an evening of New Mexico professional films on the big screen! Attend the screening of two or three original films chosen by the Friends of Film, Video and the Arts (FoFVA). Enjoy theater seating, refreshments, and best of all — a Q&A session with local filmmakers! Support New Mexico talent!

Only $19, with $5 going directly to Friends of Film, Video and Arts.
Enroll online here // Learn more here

New Mexico Professional Filmmakers
Workshop, 6-9 pm, Wednesday April 23

Take advantage of the expertise provided by visiting Hollywood directors, producers, and filmmakers on location in New Mexico. In cooperation with the Albuquerque Film Office, these workshops are planned to offer access to leading film professionals. Hear about the latest techniques used in television series and films being shot in New Mexico, and take advantage of limited seating to network with the experts.

Only $59, with $10 going to Friends of Film, Video and the Arts
Enroll online here // Learn more here

Digital Arts Conference, Saturday, March 1, 9am - 4pm
For a really inspiring weekend, why not attend the Filmmakers Showcase on Friday night, get fired up by the dynamic local scene, then take that energy the next day to the Digital Arts Conference on Saturday, March 1?

Digital Arts Conference graphicImmerse yourself in the creative possibilities — and then get moving!

Top design firms and agencies and other leaders of the Digital Arts industry will be at the Digital Arts Conference to reveal the latest trends and techniques in graphic design and web design, photography and filmmaking. Discover how to break into the field or expand your work. Keynote by Bart Cleveland, Partner & Creative Director of McKee Wallwork Cleveland, and General Session by Jason Hariton, Director of Operations for the new Albuquerque Studios.

And there’s more: Compelling breakout sessions feature topics such as search engine optimization, information architecture, screenwriting and design by leaders in their area of expertise. Enjoy access to our Digital Arts Lab to try out the latest multimedia software! Surprise Giveaways! Exhibitor tables represented by The Apple Store, the UNM ARTS Lab & more.

Digital Arts Conference, Saturday, March 1, 9am - 4pm

$139 ($99 with student ID & full-time schedule)
Enroll online here or use course # 55800 RQA to register by another method.
Learn more about the Conference here.

Learn Vista from the man who wrote the book

It’s true!

Hinton Vista textbook coverMark Justice Hinton, instructor with I.T. and Digital Arts at UNM Continuing Education, recently published “Windows Vista Solutions,” subtitled “How to Love Your Vista, from PC Magazine.” Mark is the sole author of the 20-chapter, 457-page textbook, which covers everything from whether to upgrade to Vista or buy a new PC, to Vista’s multimedia features.

Mark has worked with computers for 25 years, since before the PC existed, and is a veteran of every version of Windows. In addition, Mark is a well-known local blogger, including a blog for Windows Vista with additional support for Vista for his students and fellow instructors.

Mark Hinton has been an instructor with Continuing Education’s IT dept since 1988. He’s taught thousands of students in classes from DOS to Web Design; specializing in HTML, Javascript and Dreamweaver.

Classes in Vista are starting soon. Now enrolling:
Vista: Operating System Basics starts January 24, February 4 or February 12
Vista: Beyond the Basics starts Feb. 26
Vista: New Features March 7 or starts March 28

Learn more about Mark here.

Expert Series in Adobe CS3 starts Jan. 23!

Adobe Creative Suite 3 - Essential Features
Wednesdays, 12 noon - 1:15 pm, Jan. 23 - May 14
(about once a month)

The Expert Series overviews the most groundbreaking capabilities of the exciting new Adobe Creative Suite 3 software package. Local leaders in the design industry overview software capabilities of CS3 in six short lunchtime courses for only $19 per session.
Save $19 when you enroll in the entire Series of Six for only $95!
>>Enroll Online in the Series
>>Learn more about the Expert Series here (with course descriptions and schedule. You may use the course links on this page to enroll online for our individual sessions at $19 each.)

The Expert Series kicks off with a bang with the topic:
Using Dreamweaver to Create WordPress Themes
Wednesday, January 23, 12 noon - 1:15 pm

with Damian Taggart

The sessions cover:

Wordpress Themes in Dreamweaver with Damian Taggart, January 23
Photoshop CS3 & the Wacom Tablet with Becky Padilla, February 13
Built-in CSS layouts in Dreamweaver with Virginia DeBolt, March 5
Flash & After Effects with Elaine Montoya, March 26
InDesign CS3 for Print Material with Jason Nakai, April 16
Intro to Coldfusion Components with Sal Valverde, May 14

Learn more about the story behind the software at our Expert Series info page
You may also register with our Registration Office. Call 277-0077