Archive for the ‘Intermediate’ Course Category

Creative Collage: Scrap Techniques with Corel Painter

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Instructor: Elaina Moore-Kelly

As you go through the lessons in this course, you will learn to incorporate a combination of collage and digi-scrap techniques to make four different projects. In the process, I hope to teach you a few new tricks about Painter. Your finished projects will be suitable for printing, either to hang on your walls or to use for greeting cards (my favorite use of computer graphics).

Illustrative Image Design

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Instructor: Woody Walters

Upon completion the students will have a strong understanding of visual theory, color interpretation, qualities of light, and a firm comprehension in how to work with the tools and procedures in Photoshop.

Photoshop and the Creative Brush with Susi Lawson-Video

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Instructor: Susi Lawson

Photoshop and the Creative Brush will demonstrate how to change the brushes you have and how to create the ones you don’t. Susi will demonstrate brush dynamics the how, why and what.

Painter 3- Advanced Techniques-Selections, Channels and Masks

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Instructor: Skip Allen

Painter 3, Advanced Techniques will be a series of classes focusing on Painter functions at an advanced level. This course will focus on Selections, Channels, and Masks with an emphasis on channels. At least one work will be created each week designed to utilize the new information presented. You must complete Part One and Part Two prior to enrolling in this class, however the instructor can allow advanced users access without the prerequisite.

Introduction to 3D for Photoshop

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Instructor: Donna Sellinger

“Will mastering these new 3D features make you an expert in 3D? No, but what it will do is make you more familiar with 3D in general and perhaps make learning a dedicated 3D application a little less frustrating. But what you will have is a new weapon in your design arsenal. With these few but robust 3D tools, you can create really compelling 3D art with just a little bit of practice.”
(Corey Barker, National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Photoshop User CS4 Bonus Issue)

In this class, you’ll be introduced to the basics of 3D and how to use the tools that Photoshop CS4 Extended offers.

Beginning Design

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Instructor: Jennifer Swoboda

The course will introduce the student to techniques used to create sound compositions via an exploration of the design principles of balance, unity and variety, rhythm, and focal point.

Introduction to the Pen Tool

Instructor: Kirk Nelson

This course is an exploration of Photoshop’s Pen Toolset and Paths. The course will cover the creation, manipulation, and many uses of vector paths within Photoshop. Students will become familiar with using Photoshop’s Paths for a variety of real world tasks such as vector drawings, logo creation, clipping paths, cutouts and other effects that can be accomplished with Paths. Detailed step by step instructions as well as video examples provide the means for students to take control of this powerful but intimidating tool. Don’t miss this chance to find out how the pros use this tool!

Discover Painter Brushes

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Instructor: Karen Bonaker

Brushes , Brushes there are so many brushes! How do I use them all ! Have some fun discovering some of the most popular Painter Brushes and learn how to use them in your creative process. This class is intended to introduce you to the various brushes in Painter, this is not a painting class. This is a ®Corel Training Partner class! But wait, there’s more! Enjoy a live session as part of your class introducing you to the new Painter 11 brushes!

Creative Photo Effects 1

Instructor: Les Meehan

This course will introduce you to a collection of fascinating photo/image techniques used by experienced photographers and fine art print makers. With this set of creative photo effects you will discover and enjoy an exciting new journey of self-expression.

With digital technology, image manipulation has never been easier and this course will open the way to self-expression by giving you the confidence to enhance your own photographs and elevate them to the realm of ‘fine art’.

Each easy to follow technique will be clearly explained so that you can understand the background behind the process and not just blindly follow a step-by-step process. In this way, your imagination will be stimulated and at each stage you will be encouraged to explore your creative impulses.

The techniques are fully supported by video tutorials to make the learning experience more enjoyable.

Creating Storybook Albums Using Photoshop

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Instructor: LeAnn Angerman

A basic knowledge of Photoshop is preferred though detailed instructions are provided for each lesson. You will be provided with both written and video tutorials to keep with your course materials. This course will cover collaging, creating and using brushes, backgrounds, and textures, as well as using layer masks, creating tinted and duo-tone images, creating sloppy edges, creating and using your templates, and more! As an added bonus, every student will also receive 100 FREE Photoshop templates (a $50 Value) for 10 inch and smaller square albums just for attending this class!