Learn from the Pros
Philippine Center for Creative Imaging (PCCI) is the country's premier training center for digital media and photography.
At PCCI, you’re taught by certified instructors and respected industry pros with years of experience. So you get, not only the basic how-tos, but also real-world techniques, do's and don'ts, what works and what doesn't.
In addition, we provide a worry-free environment that lets you concentrate on your learning. Our after-training support is likewise unmatched in the industry.
What's New
- Certified in CS5: Datu Arellano
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Despite being one of our busiest instructors, Datu Arellano recently found time to update his Adobe certifications. He is now a Certified Expert (ACE) and Instructor (ACI) in Dreamweaver CS5.Datu (who is also an award-winning Web designer) now teaches two Dreamweaver courses at PCCI: Website Development and Advanced Features & Techniques.
- 1st Quarter 2012 Calendar Now Available
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PCCI has released its schedule of classes for the first quarter of 2012.To help broaden your creative skills, we're introducing three new training courses:
- Adobe Flash CS5.5: Mobile App Development for Android
- Effective Logo Design
- Creating WOW (Websites on WordPress): The Basics
Plus, we're bringing back two summer courses:
- Photography for the Young at Art (a photography workshop for kids)
- Wading Into Underwater Photography
Course dates are subject to change so be sure to bookmark our calendar page.
- Mobile App Development for Android
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Our latest course offering guides you through the process of designing a game in Adobe Flash CS5.5 and publishing it as an AIR-for-Android app.But this hands-on course goes well beyond game functionality. Multimedia designer Stanley Coloma also teaches you how to take advantage of mobile capabilities, as well as how to optimize content for mobile devices.
- Pro Shop Now Open
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In partnership with Canon Marketing Philippines, Aperture Trading, JT Photoworld, and Ynzal Marketing, the PCCI Pro Shop sells items for photographers, videographers, and designers.We offer discounted prices for PCCI students and alumni.
- PCCI Welcomes "Bible" Author
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If you're a fan of Adobe software, there's a good chance you've read one of his books.Ted Padova has penned over 40 computer aftermarket books, including Creating PDF Forms with Adobe Acrobat and LiveCycle Designer Bible. He is also the co-author of Adobe Creative Suite Bible (versions CS through CS5).
And now, we're happy to announce that Ted has distilled his expertise into two new training courses here at PCCI: Adobe PDF Forms and Using the Adobe CS5.5 Design Premium Suite for Interactive Designs.
Welcome aboard, Ted.
- Citbank's PayLite Tuition Fee Promo
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You can now use your Citibank credit card to "PayLite" on PCCI course fees.
For details, visit the website of Citibank Philippines. Promo period is from April 18 to December 31, 2011.
Special Events
- Inner Vision:
A Photography Workshop by Tilak Hettige
Feb. 3–5, 2012 -
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 at PCCI Photo Studios.
- Documentary Photography: An Introduction for Photojournalists
Feb. 10–12, 2012 -
Photographers who are interested in becoming a photojournalist should first master a good understanding of documentary photography—the art of documenting human patterns, livelihood in their social and cultural setting.This workshop teaches the participants the theory of documentary photography and allows them to gain experience to undertake documentary photography though assignments enabling them to investigate and report on social and personal issues of interest.
- Wading Into Underwater Photography
Feb. 18–19, 2012 -
You've climbed mountains to get the perfect shot. Trudged through forests and valleys. Traveled miles and braved the elements. Now get your feet wet and discover the wondrous world of underwater photography. Digital technology has put it within reach of everyone.In this new workshop, experienced diver and award-winning underwater photographer Steve De Neef will amaze you with what you can do with a point-and-shoot camera, or the videos you can shoot with an SLR. He'll explain what you need to know about lighting, white balance, exposure, magnification, focal lengths, and photo ops underwater.
- Adobe CS5.5 Design Premium Suite for Interactive Designs
Mar. 12–14, 2012 -
The Adobe Creative Suite comprises a set of distinct applications for creating assets used in assembling publications for print, screen, and online viewing of static and dynamic interactive documents and dynamic media files. Our new course will help demystify the confusion and focus on essential features you need to know about Creative Suite 5.5 applications in order to be productive and create the precise content you hope to deploy.
This course is led by author and international speaker, Ted Padova.
- Adobe PDF Forms
Mar. 15–16, 2012 -
Adobe PDF Forms are the de facto standard for governments throughout the world as well as many enterprises.This intensive 2-day workshop takes you through all you need to know for creating and deploying Adobe PDF forms.
This course is led by author and international speaker, Ted Padova.
- Photography for the Young at Art:
A photography workshop for kids
Apr. 11–14, 2012 -
Don't let summer vacation go to waste. Let your kids pick up a new skill they can use in their schoolwork and that can sharpen their creativity.Our basic photography workshop for kids shows them how to make the most of a simple point-and-shoot camera, using exercises and examples that makes learning fun and fruitful. Ideal for ages 9 to 15.
