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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.

Photoshop Elements 101

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Instructor: Malinda Hartong

Jump in and get your feet wet. This “little sister” version of big brother Photoshop has tons of hidden tricks up her sleeve.
In this class, we’ll cover getting started with Quick as well as Guided Edit options. Never fear, there are still many things you can do with this inexpensive photo editing software you never thought possible!

Blogging 101

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Instructor: Tim ONeill

What’s hot in business marketing today? If you pay attention to the media or trade publications you have heard, viral marketing, video technology, pod casting, squidoo, article marketing, blogging and a host of other tools that brand weird names. Have you been hearing the buzz? Have you wondered if there is any merit to utilizing any of theses social media opportunities? Can a blog, for example, really help my business?

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 Digital Painting in Photoshop

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Instructor: Kirk Nelson

Kirk Nelson has been a graphics artist for over a decade in the Washington DC region. His professional experience ranges from 3D animations to real time training simulations to web design to magazine layouts to something he likes to call ‘Concept Visualizations.’ Currently, he annoys those around him with monthly articles for Advanced Photoshop and Photoshop Creative.

Introduction to Adobe Illustrator

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Instructor: Chris Price

Prepare to immerse yourself in a whole new world of digital art. Leave pixels behind and discover vector illustration using the industry standard application. In Introduction to Adobe Illustrator, learn the tools and interface of Adobe Illustrator CS3 in a friendly environment and at your own pace.

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!

Introduction to Photoshop Two

Instructor: Donna Sellinger

Adobe® Photoshop® is the industry standard image manipulation tool used for many tasks, from photo retouching to creating posters. One of the most versatile and powerful programs available to the designer, it is essential for a professional finish.

This is true not only because Photoshop is available on a wide array of platforms ranging from Mac to Windows to UNIX, but because after four generations of development, Adobe Photoshop has the most intuitive user interface, the most complete set of tools, and the largest number of reference books around.

We use Photoshop to color correct and sharpen scans. Photoshop gives us the ability to make great looking reproductions of not-so-great looking photographs. It lets us create whatever we want, from scratch and come out with amazing results.

The Intermediate class is designed to continue from the Beginning class and introduce you to more of the wonderful things you can do with this program. Armed with the knowledge of how the program works, you can now put that to use with more advanced skills.

Introduction to Photoshop One

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Instructor: Donna Sellinger

Adobe® Photoshop® is the industry standard image manipulation tool used for many tasks, from photo retouching to creating posters. One of the most versatile and powerful programs available to the designer, it is essential for a professional finish.

This is true not only because Photoshop is available on a wide array of platforms ranging from Mac to Windows to UNIX, but because after four generations of development, Adobe Photoshop has the most intuitive user interface, the most complete set of tools, and the largest number of reference books around.

Photoshop is widely used to color correct and sharpen scans. It gives us the ability to make great looking reproductions of not-so-great looking photographs and even to repair badly damaged photos. It lets us create whatever we want, from scratch and come out with amazing results.

Digital Print Embellishment

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Instructor: Anne Carter-Hargrove

One of the fastest growing movements in the digital art world is the embellishment of digital prints, using acrylic gels and paints. Embellishment can add a new dimension to your artwork, combining some of the techniques of traditional art with a digital print. In the Digital Print Embellishment Course, you will learn how to turn your digital print into a one of a kind work of art with added texture and color. You will see what a difference adding painted highlights, coloring shadows, or simply adding texture with gels can make.