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r faculty members now possess an internationally recognized qualification from IBM.
Volume 1, Number 1
AY 2010-2011
EDITORIAL BOARD School of Computer Studies: GADGET REVIEW:
Editor-in-Chief
A Flashback from Day One Wacom’s INTUOS4
Ryan Ebardo
by Jomarie Marquez
By Gabriel Eric M. Villanueva, President, TIC-ACM
1st Year, BSIT
Editorial Board Members:
Precise and accurate
Maria Carolina Abanil
pressure sensitivity, supreme
Nomar Maestro Treston International College started the year
by welcoming the freshman students during comfort provided by unique
John Byron Tuazon
the recently concluded Fashion Night Out held features, and amazing
last June 25, 2010, where the School of performance - those are the
Student Contributors:
Computer Studies received the title of being features any professional
Gabriel Eric Villanueva Treston International College’s School of
Fashion due to its remarkable ―techie‖ theme digital content creator would
Yvette Watson
during the said event where all the students of look for in a pen tablet.
Jomarie Marquez
TIC-School of Computer Studies blow off the Thankfully, all of those are
John Michael James
runway with their outstanding sense of fashion present in the latest pen
Louis Guttierez with their cool gadgets.
tablet of Wacom, the Intuos4.
Adviser: During the last week of July, Mrs. Maria (cont. p.5)
Carolina Abanil and Mr. Ryan Ebardo gathered FACULTY PROFILE:
Dr. Cecilia A. Navarro
all the students of Computer Studies for the
election of officers for the Association for Maria Carolina Abanil
Faculty Contributor for this Issue: Computing Machinery-Treston International
by Gil Garcia
Gil Kelly Garcia, School of Business College Student Chapter.
(cont. p.4) Faculty,School of Business
TEACHERS have class – the
line that flashed before my
eyes while scanning some
stuffs at Papelmerotti in
Glorietta 4. And looking
Academic-Industry Partnership in Action: back in my college life (just to
SCS Faculty Members are now IBM Certified sound recent), I remembered
By Ryan A. Ebardo my professors being strict and
boring. Notwithstanding the
In line with the thrust of SCS to equip its faculty members with industry economic stability of our
relevant skills, two faculty members, Nomar Maestro and John Byron Tuazon, country at that time because
attended training at IBM Innovation Center last September 13 – September of the EDSA revolution, they
17, 2010. This is the result of Treston’s academic partnership with IBM. The still gave outstanding
School of Computer studies is working towards the integration of IBM’s
course materials and technology resources in its three programs in the next performances. That made
academic year. Last October 1, 2010, our faculty members were me realized that teachers
administered the certification exam relevant to the course they have have class, indeed.
attended and passed successfully. Our faculty members now possess an (cont. p.4)
internationally recognized qualification from IBM.
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My Freshman Life at Treston
by Yvette Watson ,1 s t Year, BSCPE STUDENT
With all honesty, Treston International SNAPSHOT
College was the school I least
expected I was going to be enrolled Name: Yvette F. Watson
in. I passed the UPCAT, but since UP
was too far from home, I planned to Bachelor of Science in
apply for a scholarship and enroll in Computer Engineering
the Technological University of the
Philippines. Just finished my work in Positions at Treston:
school one Saturday morning last
Vice President for Internal
March 2010, I joined my friends
Affairs of the Student
heading to Petron MegaPlaza for
Council
their interview for TIC. I didn’t expect
I’d be walking out of the office Vice President of the
wearing my slippers and bringing Association for
home news that I was granted a Computing Machinery –
100% scholarship at Treston Treston Chapter.
International College after an
interview. And so here I am today, Achievements in High
having a great time with my Treston School:
friends and sharing my first year in Corps Commander
college with the school in its first year (C.A.T.)
in existence.
President of the Math &
Meeting your teachers and school administrators would probably be on Science Youth
anyone’s list of worries on their first day. It was definitely on mine. Yet, the Adventurers’ Club and
management and faculty here made it an awesome experience. It felt President of the Student
good to find out I studied in a school with people who are dynamic and Body Council
fun to learn with.
10 Most Outstanding
Students of Muntinlupa
The Freshman Night Out was a great way to kick-start the year. The
City
school didn’t fail to capture us once again with something exciting to
look forward to. The establishment of the Student Council and the social Nominee, Global Young
and academic clubs followed a few weeks after. It was thrilling to take Leaders (U.S.A.)
part in the beginning of something you know will go on for years. With
academics on the other side of the scale, student life became Class Valedictorian
challenging to balance. Prelims and Midterms passed by like a series of
speeding trains and now we’re in our Final Term for the First Semester. Pang. Gloria Macapagal
Projects are piling up and to-do lists are growing loner. Yet, everything felt Arroyo Leadership Award
worthwhile each time I get to check a box on my task list. There’s less
than a month until our Finals. Then its hello vacation! Pang. Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo Academic
Studying in Treston is a choice I truly don’t regret. I have full confidence Excellence Award
that Treston International College will achieve its goals to be one of the
most renowned in the field of education and will produce graduates
equipped with skills required in today’s demands for global and
international standards. I’m proud to be one of them.
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THE ELECTION OF TIC ACM OFFICERS
By Gabriel Eric M. Villanueva
STUDENT CHAPTER BENEFITS FROM ACM:
All chapter members loaded through the administrative
interface will receive the following ACM news services:
*TechNews: ACM's tri-weekly technical news service,
one of our members' most highly valued benefit
*CareerNews: ACM's newest email newsletter filled
with helpful industry tips, trends and insights
*MemberNet: the ACM member newsletter that provides
a window to the full breadth of ACM's activities and
people.
We will send a separate Email message to chapter members
on these news services.
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School of Computer Studies: A Flashback from Day One (cont. )
During the 27th of August, the entire school of computer studies (both legacy and foundation students)
gathered at the Mac Room for the iLife Training conducted by Power Mac Center where they talked about
iMovie, iPhoto and garageband wherein they made projects from these applications afterwards to apply all
the things they learned from the said seminar. A week after, Power Mac Center once again conducted a
seminar regarding Adobe CS4 wherein we learned many things about Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver,
Illustrator and other Adobe CS4 products under Adobe PC Suite.
Since Treston International College is still not an official chartered student chapter of ACM, Mr. Ryan Ebardo,
Dean of School of Computer Studies, waited for the registration of thre e student members of ACM as this is a
requirement for Treston International College to be officially chartered by ACM as a student chapter. After
waiting for many days regarding verification of ACM regarding our registration as a student chapter, the
president of TIC ACM received a mail from ACM stating that TIC ACM has been officially chartered by ACM
and is a student chapter starting September 20, 2010, making Treston International College as the fourth
student chapter of the Association for Computing Mac hinery in the entire Philippines.
After the date when TIC ACM has finally declared as an official student chapter, Four official meetings where
conducted and the agenda of the meetings focused on the upcoming launch of the fourth student Chapter
of the Association for Computing Machinery which is entitled as ―The Fourth @ The Fort‖ -The said event will be
the first general assembly of all the members of the Association for Computing Machinery -Treston International
College student chapter.
FACULTY PROFILE: Maria Carolina Abanil (cont.)
After working for years in the corporate world, the teaching ―job‖ bit me. I
had fun in my first teaching ―job‖. Students were great and nice. And when a
better opportunity came, I took it right away for I knew the challenges would
be great.
The day came and everything went well until a ―new‖ professor came. She
was not that flashy. She was in fact so plain, but not ―proper‖. The first thing I
noticed about her is bubbliness. She talks fast and laughs all the time. In fact,
I named her as ―hapinay‖ because everyone seems so happy to see her.
She is also Self-directed; she is comfortable in her profession and disciplined.
She is Self-nurturing; she believes in her capabilities without bragging them.
She is Action-oriented; she has this burning desire to realize, actualize and
build her dream into reality. And with all these qualities – she is a FRIEND and
her name is LYN. Maria Carolina C. Abanil or more fondly known as Ms. Lyn or
Mam Lyn is the most seasoned faculty under the School of Computer Studies.
A humble person, one will have to ask to know her highest educational
qualification, a Master in Science in Computer Science from Ateneo de
Manila University. Lyn is just one of the colors that make the School of
Computer Studies a vibrant rainbow of fun and learning.
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E-BITS
GAD GET RE VIE W: W acom’s INTU OS 4 (co nt.)
During the Flavors of Treston event, I was given the chance to try this amazing product at the Mac
booths. Assistants from Power Mac Center showed me the different features of the Intuos4 and later on
allowed me to try it on Photoshop. The trial was a very fun experience, and its performance really
amazed me compared to how other pen tablet brands did.
Let’s take a look at the different specifications and features of Intuos4:
DESIGN AND APPEARANCE
PROS: With a satin black finish and sloping palm rest, Intuos4 is specifically designed to look stylish as well
as provide comfort to any user. The palm rest guarantees ease of use even in long hours of work. Intuos4 also
has an ambidextrous design that allows both right-handed and left-handed users to enjoy the use of
ExpressKeys.
FEEL AND PRESSURE SENSITIVITY
PROS: With superb pen sensor technology and high pressure sensitivity, using Intuos4 is just like
using your favorite pen. From 1,024 levels, pressure sensitivity has doubled to 2,048 levels, giving you
better control and better results. Even the lightest change in pressure can be detected by its new Tip
Sensor.
CUSTOMIZABLE SIDE SWITCHES AND EXPRESSKEYS
PROS: These features greatly enhance the speed of the workflow and provide quick access to
commonly used functions. The customizable side switches are buttons located at the side of the pen,
and can be set to different mouse actions such as ―right-click‖ and ―double-click‖. The ExpressKeys are
also conveniently located near your non-working hand, so your working hand can do all the drawing
and the other one can access the different shortcuts you have assigned to the ExpressKeys.
CONS: The side switches can sometimes be annoying to beginners. Because it is located near
the area where you grip your pen, there are times you accidentally press the side switches.
SOFTWARE INTEGRATION
PROS: Intuos4 is highly compatible with most graphic-editing and digital content creation software such
as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Corel Painter, Autodesk and more.
CONS: Only leading software applications are integrated with Intuos4 while others may not support
some of its features.
To sum it up, Intuos4 is a highly recommended tool for professional digital artists and even to aspiring
ones. It has greatly improved from its previous version, the Intuos3, and it is the choice of many
experienced artists. The only downside here is the price. Unlike other brands which only costs around P
3,000, the price of the Intuos4 ranges from P 6,000 to P 12,000—almost triple the price. However, with the
great experience and high quality results that are offered by Intuos4, you’ll surely get what you paid for.
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E-BITS
IBM Representative visits Treston TIC-ACM PRESIDENT:
Microsoft Certified
Alexis Pantola, Technical Consultant of IBM Philippines, visited Treston
International College last September 2, 2010. The Dean gave Mr. Pantolav a Last September 8, 2010,
tour at the 5th Floor as part of Treston’s application to the IBM Academic the TIC-ACM Chapter
Initiative. The partnership will enhance the technical skills of the SCS Faculty in President, Mr. Gabriel
handling IBM’s world renowned software and hardware technology products. Eric Villanueva attended
It will also give opportunity for the students to apply as interns at IBM the Microsoft Specialist
Philippines. The BSIT and BSCS students will have the opportunity to use IBM Exam sponsored by
resources in their 2nd and 3rd years. BSCPE on the other hand may enroll an Treston International
IBM course as an elective in their program. College. He is the first in
the Legacy batch to
successfully acquired this
certification.
Faculty, Staff and Students attend training from ACM Chapter Formally
Launched
Power Mac
The ―Fourth at the Fort‖
Treston International College – School of Computer Studies (SCS) in held last October 6, 2010
cooperation with Power Mac sponsored a month long training. It started last celebrated the charter
August 25, 2010 and finished last September 24, 2010. It covered an overview of TIC-ACM. It is the 4th
of MAC OS X Snow Leopard, iLife 2009, iWorks and open source applications local chapter in the
running in Mac like Sketch Up and Art of Illusion. Faculty members from the Philippines by this
School of Computer Studies, Business Administration, Hospitality Management prestigious US-based
and MIS Department staff headed by Mr. Jonathan Miranda participated in organization. Officers
the series of trainings conducted. Legacy and Foundation students from SCS and members took their
had a two-whole day training on iLife 2009 and Pro Apple Apps. These pledges and the
technologies were applied in a culminating activity for the said training, Power calendar of activities
Mac hosted a project creation contest which was judged and exhibited was formally
during the ACM-Treston launching. More trainings will be scheduled by the announced. A digital
School of Computer studies to maximize the partnership with Power Mac and arts contest was also
the state of the art Mac Lab at the 5th floor. held and the winners
were awarded during
the event.
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