101-DS  Avid DS Editing and Basic Effects: 
    This three-day course introduces students to the Avid DS workflow processes. Students will familiarize themselves with Avid DS editing, audio, and media management techniques. They will also get an introduction to effects and animation. Topics also include: capturing media, storyboarding, editing a scene with dialogue, multicamera editing, transitions, DVE, color correction, titling, customizing the interface, audio effects, mixing audio, and conforming.
            Prerequisites:    None.

201-DS  Avid Graphics and Effects: 
    This two-day course introduces the students to more advanced Graphics, Effects, and animation techniques. Topics include: effects and animation, using the effects tree, scratch removal, Warp Effect, timewarping, mix and match, luma keyer, Blue/Green Keyer, and advanced titling.
            Prerequisites:  completion of DS-101.

301-DS - Avid DS Compositing and Effects: 
    This three-day course explores the compositing and 3D tools used in Avid DS system. Students will become familiar with the compositing and the 3D DVE layouts and workflow. Specific features of the Graphics layout are also covered. Topics include: Blue-Green keying, using multiple mattes, Photoshop import, travelling mattes, morphing, stabilizing, tracking, offset tracking, and 3D DVE compositing.
            Prerequisites:  completion of DS-101 and DS-201.