Top Courses at Bay Area Video Coalition

Find the perfect course for you at Bay Area Video Coalition. We’ve selected 27 of Bay Area Video Coalition’s most popular courses. View the course catalog at bavc.org

  • Photoshop: Introduction

    This introductory course will train participants in the basics of Adobe Photoshop, including the Photoshop work area and photo manipulation. Participants will retouch images, create layered images, and start using masks. They will also learn basic masking techniques and how to use the history panel to undo changes.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $685
    • 14 Hours
    • Weekdays or Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • SEO - Search Engine Optimization: Introduction

    In this introductory SEO class, participants will gain a better understanding of search engines and how they can optimize their sites for better search rankings. This course covers search engine basics such as how Google algorithms work, keyword research techniques, competitive analysis, on-page SEO, off-page SEO, and link building. Students will walk away from this experience with a solid foundation for SEO and strategies to implement for their websites.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $315
    • 7 Hours
    • Weekdays
    • Beginner
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  • Social Media Marketing

    In this comprehensive social media marketing course, participants will master the tools and techniques they need to succeed in social media marketing. This course covers the social media giants, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn, as well as introducing students to the optimal social media strategies for brand building to enhance a business. Topics include social media strategy development, content creation, brand building, analytics, and conversion optimization.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $315
    • 7 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • After Effects: Introduction

    This After Effects course will teach beginners the basics of the software’s interface, effects, Composition panel, and Timeline. Rotoscoping will be covered, and students will be educated in some higher-level techniques such as Chroma Keying and multipoint tracking. Students will learn how to render videos, create masks, and import files using this powerful software.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $685
    • 14 Hours
    • Weekdays or Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • HTML5/CSS3

    This fundamentals training course teaches you to create static websites using HTML/CSS. It will cover different types of headings, image and text manipulation, line breaks, and much more. Students will learn how to deal with columns of text, multiple backgrounds, Splash Vector Graphics, and advanced selectors.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $685
    • 14 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • Graphic Design For Social Media

    Graphic design skills are becoming increasingly essential with the rise of social media and digital advertising. This course teaches the fundamentals of graphic design for social media, with a focus on establishing brand identity, building customer loyalty, and creating messaging that works. Students will learn how to create templates, gifs and graphic elements to use on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, or TikTok.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $315
    • 7 Hours
    • Weekdays or Weekends
    • Intermediate
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  • Photoshop: Intermediate

    This intermediate Photoshop course is for those with a basic understanding of Photoshop looking to add intermediate-level skills. Students will learn how to layer images, create vector images, use advanced layering techniques, and edit videos. In addition, students will learn how to import and manipulate Adobe Illustrator graphics.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $345
    • 7 Hours
    • Weekdays or Weekends
    • Intermediate
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  • After Effects: Intermediate

    Learn advanced techniques in this intermediate After Effects course, which teaches more advanced skills working with 3D images, text layers, and animation techniques. With a focus on practical application, instructors will cover keyframing, video masks, and text animation. Students will also focus on the intra-frame and compositing functions of the software.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $685
    • 14 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Intermediate
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  • Video for Social Media

    This course on video for social media teaches students how to use Adobe Premiere and Adobe Premiere Clip to create, edit, and upload video for social media. Students will specifically create videos for platforms such as Vice and Kickstarter. Students will learn how to conduct and record interviews, increase audience engagement, and upload videos to the internet.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $625
    • 14 Hours
    • Weekdays or Weekends
    • Intermediate
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  • Motion Graphic Design: Workflow

    This motion graphics course helps students bring their art to life, through a combination of sophisticated 3D animation and cutting-edge visual effects. Students will learn how to make Adobe After Effects, Premiere, and Illustrator work together to create high quality motion graphics. They will learn how to create workable templates and establish a workflow that makes the most of each of these powerful programs.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $625
    • 14 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Intermediate
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  • SEO 2 - Search Engine Optimization: Intermediate

    In this intermediate SEO class, participants will expand their basic knowledge of SEO and learn advanced techniques and strategies to outperform the competition in search. Students will dive deeper into link building strategies, poison words, competitive research techniques, optimization techniques, and how to measure SEO success and performance.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $315
    • 7 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Intermediate
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  • InDesign

    This introductory InDesign course will teach students the basics of layout publishing, from organizing document pages, working with master pages, and understanding how to use columns and guides. Students will learn how to format text, photos, and graphics, as well as how to export documents to a printer. Acquiring skills in InDesign prepares students to develop high quality flyers, posters, brochures, and much more.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $625
    • 14 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • Illustrator: Introduction

    This introductory class will teach students the basics of Adobe Illustrator, including how to create basic shapes, what vectors are, and paths. Afterward, the class will go on to gain an understanding of intermediate techniques such as text paths and altering shapes, finishing off with exporting for web and print applications. Students will learn how to create and use gradients and patterns, color swatches, and vector shapes.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $625
    • 14 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • Google Analytics

    This Google Analytics course is an in-depth introduction to help students understand website traffic through Google Analytics. Students in this course will walk away with a strong understanding of how tracking link clicks and form fills via Google Analytics can improve online business, learn how lean website analytics can lead to better reporting metrics, and how the various analytics tools can lead to more intelligent insights. Students will also discover how to tag marketing campaigns to make them traceable through Google Analytics and how remarketing lists can drive stronger online advertising.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $315
    • 7 Hours
    • Weekdays or Weekends
    • Beginner
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  • After Effects: Compositing

    The core of motion graphics work is compositing. This 1-day course is intended for intermediate users of After Effects software who want in-depth training. This advanced course provides an overview of keying effects, advanced techniques for pulling a better key, and tips for coloring matching and rotoscoping like a pro.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $315
    • 7 Hours
    • Weekdays
    • Advanced
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  • After Effects: Expressions

    Expressions are one of the most powerful tools offered by After Effects. This 1-day course is intended for intermediate users of After Effects software who want in-depth training. This course introduces students to Adobe Expressions, and how they can be used to create randomness, physical simulations, and conditional scripts.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
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    • Advanced
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  • After Effects: 3D

    This 1-day Accessible Documents course was built to teach proficient InDesign users how to create accessible PDFs using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Acrobat. The course a range of InDesign and Acrobat concepts and tools, including an introduction to PDFs and why accessibility matters, various design considerations, best practices for generating an accessible PDF, and how to make an already existing PDF file more accessible.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
    • $315
    • 7 Hours
    • Weekends
    • Intermediate
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  • After Effects: Motion Tracking

    After Effect’s motion tracking tools help to simplify complex animation tasks. This 1-day course is intended for intermediate users of After Effects software who want in-depth training. Students will learn how to utilize the built-in motion tracking and stabilization tool and tap into Mocha for After Effects.

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    • San Francisco
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    • Intermediate
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  • Motion Graphic Design: Intermediate

    This intermediate class in motion graphic design teaches students more advanced skills in After Effects. Instructors work closely with students as they create more complex projects based on real-world situations. Students will also be introduced to the history of motion graphics as well as the best practices to go from concept to completion.

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    • San Francisco
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    • Intermediate
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  • Illustrator: Intermediate

    Expand on the lessons learned in Adobe Illustrator I with this intermediate course. Using simple and complex tools like shadows, layers, brushes, grids, symbols, effects, graphics, and gradients, participants design and publish many types of real-world Illustrator projects, such as logos, t-shirt art, and illustrations. Students also learn how to use Illustrator to work with other Adobe applications.

    Locations:
    • San Francisco
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    • Intermediate
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