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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.

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

Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5: Interactive Design for Mere Mortals

Flash Catalyst CS5 is the new design tool from Adobe that aims to bridge the age-old divide between designers and developers.

With Flash Catalyst, graphic designers can transform their static designs into interactive projects, all without having to write any code.

To help you learn this groundbreaking new application, we are introducing a new training course: Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5 Essentials. The instructor for this course is multimedia designer, Stanley Coloma.

3Q Class Calendar Now Available

PCCI has released its course calendar for the third quarter of 2010.

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: Pro:Vision

i-Mag Photography magazine, Issue 27, is now available.

In this month's issue, learn by looking through the eyes of a pro. We look over the shoulder as…

Deri shoots an ad…and we learn how to meet client's expectations
Mark Floro shoots interiors…and we learn how to solve lighting problems
Tilak Hettige prepares a book…and we learn how to shoot photos that sell
Dail Deri shoots bellies…and we learn how to deal with pregnant subjects

The cover photo is by Jan Gonzales.

Copies are available at bookstores and magazine shops nationwide.

Guess Who's Tweeting Too

For the latest news, events, and announcements from PCCI, follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/pccitraining.

You can also find us on Facebook.

New Certified Instructors!

First Certified Instructor in Lightroom, Jun Miranda

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.

First Certified Instructor in Adobe Photoshop CS4, Mario Ramirez

Mario Ramirez, PCCI instructor and graphic conventions speaker, recently passed the Adobe Certified Expert exam for Photoshop CS4. He is the country's first Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) and Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) in Photoshop CS4. Previously, he was certified as ACE and ACI for Photoshop CS. Mario teaches Adobe Photoshop CS4 Basics.

New Certified Expert in Adobe After Effects CS4, Robert Quilao

PCCI instructor and Dayo director Robert Quilao recentlypassed the Adobe Certified Expert exam for After Effects CS4 (Dayo is the Philippines' first all-digital full length animated film). He is the country's first Adobe Certified Expert (ACE)in After Effects CS4. Robert teachers After Effects CS4 Basic and Advanced After Effects CS4.

New Certified Expert in Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, Datu Arellano

Deodato “Datu” Arellano, 9th Philippine Web Awards winner, designer of PCCI's own website and PCCI instructor passed the Adobe Certified Expert exam for Dreamweaver CS4. He is the country's first Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Dreamweaver CS4. Datu teaches Web Design Fundamental, Adobe Dreamweaver CS4: Website Development, Fast Track to HTML and Cascading Style Sheets.

Apple Certified Trainer, Dennis Lucero

Apple- and Adobe Certified trainer and PCCI instructor Dennis Lucero passed the Apple Certified Pro exam in Final Cut Pro 7. He took the exam in Singapore this September. By passing the certification exam, he becomes the first Apple Certified Trainer in the country for Final Cut Pro 7. Dennis currently teaches FCP 6 acourses. He will teach FCP 7 next year.

More Apple Certification Exams Now Available at PCCI

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.

Special Events

10th Year Contests for PCCI Alumni [Extended until August 30]

10th Year Contests We are happy to announce that we shall be conducting a series of intra-PCCI contests in six fields for which PCCI excels in as a training center: photography, digital imaging, digital illustration, design and layout, Web design and video production.

This is part of the 10th Anniversary celebration of PCCI as a computer training center and an Adobe Authorized Training Center. Below are the rules for each contest:

This contest is sponsored by Adobe Systems.

12th TBS DigiCon 6 1st Philippine Awards

JOIN NOW!
Get a chance to win a trip to
TOKYO, JAPAN
to compete in the
DigiCon 6 Awards!
This contest invites digital content creators, both professional and amateur, to enter their original work. All valid entries will be judged fairly based on the judging criteria, and exceptional entries will be awarded prizes. We hope to build a good relationship with the award winners to support his/her later creative activity in various ways, including production and release.

http://www.citem.gov.ph/digicon2010

10 by Tilak Hettige June 14–August 14

To celebrate PCCI's 10th Anniversary, Tilak Hettige will showcase ten of his rare images of people, nature, landscapes and festivals taken in many corners of the world.

The exhibition will be held at the lobby of PCCI from June 14.

Inner Vision: A Photography Workshop by Tilak Hettige July 16–23, 2010

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.