TOP 10 reasons to get your training at PCCI
- 10 - PCCI provides after-training support through its Alumni e-Group.
- 9 - All computer courses and most photography courses come with workbooks or handouts.
- 8 - Classes at PCCI are kept small to optimize interaction.
- 7 - PCCI has a bi-platform (Mac and Windows) state-of-the-art training facility.
- 6 - PCCI instructors are industry pros with years of practical experience.
- 5 - PCCI instructors apply the instructor-led, participant-centered approach to training.
- 4 - PCCI instructors are either certified experts or certified instructors.
- 3 - PCCI alumni are entitled to a free refresher.
- 2 - The certificates of achievement issued by PCCI are recognized industry-wide.
- 1 - PCCI is the only digital arts training center in the Philippines authorized by Adobe, Apple, Corel, EPSON, & Kodak.
Learn from the Pros
Philippine Center for Creative Imaging (PCCI), the country's premier digital arts training center, is operated by industry-recognized practitioners of leading applications in print, web and multimedia. We offer world-class training in Adobe, Apple and Corel software.
PCCI's faculty members use these killer apps themselves in their work or business, enabling them to impart to students not only the fundamentals of the software but also real-world lessons, the do's and don'ts, what works and what doesn't.
In addition, PCCI provides a worry-free environment to let you concentrate on your learning. Our after-training support is likewise unmatched in the industry.
What's New
- Third Quarter Calendar Now Available
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PCCI has released its course calendar for the third quarter of 2009.
The Center now offers over 60 training courses, seminars and workshops in the fields of
- Photography
- Digital imaging and painting
- Digital (vector) Illustration
- Print publishing (design and layout; prepress)
- Web design and development
- Interactive content creation
- Video production and post-production
- 3D animation
Course dates are subject to change so be sure to bookmark our calendar page.
- Latest Issue of i-Mag Photography:
Masters of Light -
i-Mag Photography magazine, Issue 22, is now available.
This month's issue features “Masters of Light”:
- Joseph and Louise Simone, Canada’s leading portraitists, look into a person's authenticity
- G-nie Arambulo, advertising photographer, walks softly and carries a big stick
- Tilak Hettige sees the light in backlight
Copies are available at bookstores and magazine shops nationwide.
- First Certified Instructor in Lightroom
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Photographer and PCCI lead instructor, Jun Miranda, recently became the country's first Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) and Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) in Photoshop Lightroom. Lightroom is Adobe’s photo management and editing software made specifically for professional and serious amateur photographers.
PCCI offers an intensive hands-on course in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, with Jun as instructor.
- PCCI Ranks 4th Worldwide
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PCCI is the number 4 Adobe Authorized Training Center (AATC) worldwide. This is according to an article published in the May 2008 issue of Adobe’s Training Provider News.Based on Adobe’s stats, PCCI as the only training center in Asia in the top 5 AATCs worldwide. The rankings are based on student evaluations from January through March 2008.
- Website Redesigned
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Welcome to the new and improved PCCI website. We hope you like it.
The new design has a wider, less constrained layout, and a more harmonious color scheme. But the real nifty changes are more than cosmetic. The site now features enhanced usability, accessibility, and meticulous use of clean and semantic code.
The entire site is designed by award-winning Web designer and PCCI instructor, Datu Arellano. Datu now teaches four Web design courses at PCCI including the upcoming Web Design Fundamentals seminar.
- More Apple Certification Exams Now Available at PCCI
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Want to become an Apple Certified Pro? Or how about an Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP)?
Now, you can take any Level One Apple Pro Applications certification exam, as well as any Mac OS X exam, at PCCI. For a list of available exams, visit Apple's website.
The standard exam fees are PhP 7,500 (USD 150) for each Pro Apps exam, and PhP 10,000 (USD 200) for each Mac OS X exam.
But for a limited time, we're offering each Apple Pro Apps exam for only PhP 6,750 (USD 135), and each Mac OS X exam for only PhP 8,500 (USD 170).
To schedule your exam, call us,
+63 2 759-3087. - Fashion Photography Workshop by Raymund Isaac
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Raymund Isaac recently joined the roster of well-respected professional photographers who teach at PCCI.A multi-awarded photographer here and abroad, Raymund was the 2002 Overall International Winner in the Glamour and Beauty category of the American Photo Magazine (New York). His works have also been featured in other international magazines, such as Elle and Quo.
Raymund now shares his unique approach in a new workshop called Fashion Photography: The Creative Process.
- For Rent: PCCI Photo Studios
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PCCI Photo Studios, the regular venue for our photography workshops, are now available for rent on non-class days.
For details, including rates and list of equipment included, visit our new Services page.
Special Events
- Inner Vision:
A Photography Workshop by Tilak Hettige
June 25–July 3, 2009 -
Inner Vision is a photography workshop which that enable you to learn the techniques of creating art-like images that touch the heart and soul of others. You will participate in numerous exercises to improve your creativity and be able to recognize when and where to look for artistic creations. The workshop will lead you to learn techniques of good composition, and use of fundamental visual blocks.The workshop, led by international photographer Tilak Hettige, will be held on June 25–July 3, at PCCI Photo Studios.
- A Closer Look at Nature: An Introduction to Close-up Photography
June 17–18, 2009 -
PCCI, in cooperation with i-Mag Photography magazine presents A Closer Look at Nature: An Introduction to Close-up Photography, a workshop by photography guru, Tilak Hettige: - Learn how to photograph wild or arranged flowers under different lighting conditions
- Correct the misconceptions about macro and close-up photography
- Explore various ways of using lenses to achieve macro capabilities that naked eye cannot see or appreciate
- Adobe CS4 for Print Designers
(Free Event)
March 26, 2009 -
A free event entitled “Adobe CS4 Seminar for Print Graphic Designers” was held recently at PCCI Photo Studios. The four-hour session was organized by Ynzal Marketing, with PCCI instuctors as resource speakers.The venue was packed, as the speakers wowed them new and time-saving features of InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.
For hands-on training in Adobe Creative Suite 4, see our list of courses.
- 1st CALABARZON Graphic Design Convention
March 21, 2009 -
The 1st CALABARZON Graphic Design Convention was held recently at DLSU Dasmariñas (DLSU-D). The event, also organized by DLSU-D, featured sessions on digital photography, Adobe Photoshop CS4, Web design and Flash animation. The resource speakers were all from PCCI's faculty, including PCCI president Jun Miranda, who also served as keynote speaker. Attendance surpassed expectations, with over 120 people attending the Photoshop session with Mario Ramirez. Attendees came from all across the region. This pioneering event in CALABARZON also featured contests and exhibits on digital art and photography.
- PCCI Alumni Photo Club
First Grand Eyeball
November 28, 2008 -
The PCCI Alumni Photo Club (PCCI-APC) recently held its 1st Grand Eyeball at PCCI Photo Studios. PCCI-APC is an online club for graduates of our Basic Photography and Fast Track to Digital Photography courses. It serves as a venue for novice photographers to develop their skills through online competitions.
Attendees were treated to fun activities, free lectures from PCCI instructors Jun Miranda and Tilak Hettige, and lots of prizes, including a Canon desktop printer.
