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George Papazian

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Bio

George Papazian holds a BA from Simon Fraser University and was Instructional Lead and CEO at Make A Change Canada, managing web technology-related educational programs. He is Creative Lead & Front-End Developer at OptoMedia & Web Technologies. George is faculty at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Capilano University and has taught at BCIT, Langara and the Art Institute of Vancouver. George focuses on real-world applications and industry-standard tools to help students succeed in the fast-paced world of web development and design.

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Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Web + App Design CSWD 101 CS26/SU

Description

Start on a path toward future studies in web development and design, or create your own personal or business website. Designed for beginners with no experience or technical knowledge, this course introduces essential skills for website design. Offering an overview of web browsers, web servers and foundations of the web, this course emphasizes responsive web design, including adaptive web page content and layouts for a variety of web browsers and electronic devices. You will learn basic HTML and CSS to create dynamic web pages or customize WordPress templates. By the end of this course, you'll be able to describe the structure and functionality of the web and have a working model for creating your own website.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Software Essentials CSSO 103 CS26/SU

Description

Adobe Premiere Pro is a comprehensive video editing software used for videos, commercials, film and television. In this introductory, technical-focused course, explore Premiere's potential for creating impactful films, shorts and online videos. Discover the fundamentals of film language, editing techniques, working with pre-shot video clips or animation, and applying audio tracks. You will have opportunities to work independently or in groups, shoot your own footage, and complete a final project using different editing techniques learned in this course.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.

Professional Practices CSPD 100 CS26/SP

Description

An online portfolio can help increase your visibility as a creative professional. Learn how to develop an online portfolio in this project-based workshop. Discover the benefits of online presence, basic copywriting, and best practices for project documentation to maximize your visibility online. Students will explore accessible pre-built website options and create a dynamic website presentation to showcase their work and experience. This course requires that you set up or have an existing website domain. To get the most out of this course, previous knowledge of or familiarity with Content Management Systems like WordPress or Squarespace is strongly recommended.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to source and purchase your supplies before your first class.

Upon successfully completing this course, students will receive a digital skills badge through Accredible, a digital credentialing service. To learn more about Accredible or to opt-out of receiving a digital badge for CS courses, please complete this online form.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.