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The Young Producers Program (YPP) aims
to provide community youth with employment and life
skills experiences that expose them to the challenges
involved in working in today's rapidly growing high
tech industries.
YPP students also gain exposure to the industry through
field trips and workshops, and receive valuable technical
training to support their professional development.
Young Producer Training
Phase I - Apprenticeship:
This phase focuses on giving the teenagers an overview
of computer basics and an introduction to graphic design
using Adobe Photoshop. It lasts ten weeks and a new
session starts every quarter.
The training focuses on the following:
Understanding of Mac/PC platform
Moving files around on the desktop
Creating aliases
Storing and saving files on a floppy disk and on the
network
Understanding memory and RAM
Knowledge of keyboard shortcuts Using computer accessories
Understanding the concept of layout & design
Knowledge of proximity, alignment, repetition, and contrast
Review and study design principles
Rules of word processing
Basic Adobe Photoshop
Ability to scan photos
Ability to conduct file compression Re sizing graphics
Basic Web Site Design and HTML
Basic Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks, and Flash
Introduction to Business Skills
Phase I also provides an introduction
to Adobe Photoshop. Concentration lies on the following
tasks:
Editing images, Making selections, Using layers, Using
the type tool, and Pasting selections.
Phase II - Junior Production Associate:
This phase consists of ongoing training for students
who demonstrate they have the motivation to become
part
of the production team. As the production team works
on projects for real clients, they receive training
and mentorship
from design professionals in Silicon Valley.
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