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Illini Apple Center

Phone: 217.337.3116
E-mail: info@illiniapplecenter.com
Fax: 217.337.8303


Hours

Monday–Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 12pm–5pm

KnowledgeBase Support

Phone: 217.337.3160
E-mail: service@illiniapplecenter.com
Fax: 217.337.8303


Hours

Monday–Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 12pm–5pm

Parking

Paid parking is available in the lot east of the Illini Media building. The lot is accessible from Green Street or Healey Street.

Metered street parking is also available. For details, visit the City of Champaign parking page.

Workshops

About

Learning to use new software can be a daunting task. Our free, one-hour workshops are here to help you take that first step with the software you always wished you knew more about.

What to expect?

Part lecture, part Q&A forum, our workshops cover all of the knowledge you’ll need to get started as well as the specific topics you want to know more about.

What to bring?

Got a laptop? Bring it with you and follow along on your own machine. We are currently unable to provide workshop computers for participants.

Workshop: Do Some iWork

Experience the power of iWork '09! Creating documents has never been as painless as with iWork, Apple's amazing productivity suite for the Mac. At these workshops, you’ll learn how to use iWork’s three powerful programs: Pages for word processing with an incredible sense of style, Numbers for compelling spreadsheets made easy, and Keynote for cinema-quality presentations for everyone.

Upcoming Times:

March 12th @ Noon

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Workshop: Mac Essentials

Love your Mac but don’t quite know how to use it? This crash course on Mac OS X Leopard covers all the basics of navigation, personalization, and integration to help get you started using your computer.

Upcoming Times:

January 29th @ Noon

March 19th @ Noon

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Workshop: Photoshop Basics

Adobe Photoshop CS4 is the industry leader in image manipulation, photo editing and printing. At the Photoshop Basics workshop, you’ll learn the essential tools and techniques to get you started using this powerful program and see why it is the top choice for photographers and graphic designers.

Upcoming Times:

February 2nd @ Noon

March 30th @ Noon

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Workshop: Video Basics

Lights, camera, action! Broaden your understanding and boost your movie creation skills with our Video Basics Workshop. Easily create a professional look with iMovie '09, Apple’s new precision editing tool. Explore Apple’s professional film and video editing software, Final Cut Studio. Discover tips and tricks that will extend your knowledge of everything video on your Mac.

Upcoming Times:

February 12th @ 9am

April 9th @ 9am

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Workshop: Music Basics

Put the recording studio in your own hands. Learn how Apple’s new audio software makes it easy to record, edit and mix your own songs with GarageBand ’09. Explore the endless possibilities with Apple’s professional level software, Logic Studio. Learn all the tools you’ll need to start making professional sounding recordings at the Music Basics Workshop.

Upcoming Times:

February 17th @ 5pm

April 21st @ 5pm

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Workshop: Photography Basics

Discover how to make photos that pop. The Photography Basics Workshop will cover how to use the camera you have now to take great photos. The class will also cover basic photo editing using iPhoto. Be sure to bring your camera with you!

Upcoming Times:

February 26th @ Noon

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Workshop: Get an iLife

Learn about iLife '09. Find out what's new and what's still great from 08. From podcasts to video chats, photo organization to movie editing, your Mac is ready to be an integral part of your digital life. Learn what you and your Mac can do right out of the box with Apple’s impressive iLife suite.

Upcoming Times:

March 5th @ Noon

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One To One Training

Everyone who purchases a new computer from Illini Apple Center is eligible to receive a free, 30-minute tutorial with an Apple expert.

Learn more.

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512 E. Green Street, Champaign | 217.337.3116 | info@illiniapplecenter.com | Hours: Mon–Sat: 9am–6pm, Sun: 12pm–5pm • Copyright © 2007–2009 Illini Apple Center. All rights reserved.