Online Resources
LinkedIn Learning, previously Lynda.com (Free)
LinkedIn Learning is a professional software training and tutorial site. To access the site follow the steps below or the quick start guide.
- Go to www.linkedin.com/learning.
- Click on 'Log In' in the upper right of the window.
- In the right side window that opens, under "Log in through your organization or school', type utexas.edu.
- An EID authentication page will open.
- Log in with your EID and password.
- Note: If you are asked whether to create a new Lynda.com account or merge an existing account, create a new account.
Examples of LinkedIn Learning content relevant to software used in UTSOA curricula:
- Photoshop – 422 courses & 18,360 video tutorials
- Illustrator – 169 courses & 9,401 video tutorials
- InDesign – 114 courses & 4,919 video tutorials
- Premiere Pro – 121 courses & 4,535 video tutorials
- After Effects – 237 courses & 6,582 video tutorials
- Affinity Photo – 4 courses & 150 video tutorials
- Affinity Designer – 3 courses & 74 video tutorials
- Affinity Publisher – 1 courses & 63 video tutorials
- DaVinci Resolve – 11 courses & 566 video tutorials
Other Online Resources
These services are not provided by the University or the School. Many of them are free for students, but others have fees associated. This is not an exhaustive list. It is only a reference point for supplemental training and research.
Pluralsight (Free)
- Sign Into Microsoft account
- Relevant subjects
- Autodesk Suite
- V-Ray
- Rhino
- VR
- AR
- Adobe Suite
- Unity
- Unreal
edX (Free)
- Relevant subjects
- Architecture
- Urban Design
- Planning
- General Design
- Asset Creation
- Animation
- Business
- Personal & professional development
- Relevant subjects
Udemy ($20+/course)
- Relevant subjects
- VR
- AR
- Adobe Suite
- Unity
- Unreal
- Relevant subjects
Educba ($99/yr)
- Relevant subjects
- Compositing
- Rendering
- 3D Modeling
- Animation
- Video Editing
- Visual Effects
- Unity
- Personal & professional development
- Relevant subjects
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Laser Cutter and Software Training and Tutorials
The computer lab staff offers personalized software training to small groups who would like to learn a new software or acquire certain skills for upcoming assignments. While our staff is not trained in all the softwares available through the school, we often have power users of popular programs, such as ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Rhino. A minimum of 5 students is needed to set up a training session. Advanced notice is needed to coordinate the type and time for training.
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SOA-tech-train@austin.utexas.edu
Help at the Desk
Our staff is always available to help, but the software competencies of individual staff members varies based on academic interests. While we can offer quick one on one help at the desk, our primary responsibilities while on duty may prevent us from giving you in depth individual help. Software websites often have discussion boards and guides for training and troubleshooting. Many independent websites and Youtube videos also offer instruction. Google on!
Software competencies of the Fall 2013 staff:
Beth Arnold:
Chiara Bonsignori: AutoCAD, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, Laser Cutter, 3D Printer (ZCorp), CNC Router
Danuta Dias: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD, MS Office, 3DS Max
Sara Fallahi: Auto CAD, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Autodesk 3DS Max (+VRay), Laser Cutter, 3D Printer (Zcorp), CNC Router,
Eric Houston: InDesign, Photoshop, Ms Office, Arc GIS, Sketchup,
Ashleigh Kahler: AutoCAD, Sketchup, Photoshop, InDesign, MS Office
Anna Katsios:
Ko Kuwabara: AuoCAD, Revit, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketchup, Laser Cutter
Jody Trendler: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, MS Office, ArcGIS
Jess Weitzel: ArcGIS, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, MS Office Suite
Fall 2013 Staff Schedule
The ITS Help Desk
If you are having problems with your personal laptop or our staff are unable to answer your technical questions, the ITS Help Desk in the FAC is here to help you!
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