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Basic Requirements:
Internet access, E-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.
See individual classes for additional requirements.

Discover Digital Photography
This course provides an introduction to the fascinating technology that is catapulting the photographic world into the 21st century. We'll discuss the basics of digital photography, equipment, software, the digital darkroom, printing, Internet and e-mail use, along with commercial and personal applications.
REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, e-mail, Netscape or Internet Explorer Web browser.

Instructor: Dr. Beverly Schulz;

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Photographing People with Your Digital Camera
Photographing people can be fun, exciting – and complicated! This course will make taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, and babies simple. Don't be nervous if you're new to digital photography, because we'll start with the basic principles you need to know in order to become a skilled people photographer. You'll discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos and make other improvements. Next, we’ll move onto portrait and formal group shots, where you’ll learn how to organize people, which angles to use, and which to avoid. You'll become proficient in action photography, and you'll also learn several fun and creative ways to photograph children and babies. You'll even gain expertise in filling your photographs with imagery, setting moods, and creating themes. Rounding out your training, this course will allow you to edit and improve your photos with Photoshop Elements 3.
REQUIREMENTS: You will need a digital or film camera and a digital editing program (Photoshop Elements 3 is preferred), Internet access, e-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser, and any type of computer.

Instructor: Curt Simmons;

Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL105P.308; Register Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL205P.308; Register Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL305P.308; Register Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL405P.308; Register Online

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PhotoShop 7 for the Absolute Beginner
Artists, photographers, designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe Photoshop for graphic design work. If you want to work with graphics, Photoshop is the program you will most need to learn. If you've never used a computer for graphics before, this course will teach you how to use Photoshop with simple, detailed, step-by-step instructions. REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, E-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. You must also have access to a full version of Photoshop 7.0 (Note: any other versions of Photoshop, such as Photoshop LE, cannot be used. You must use the specified full version of Photoshop 7.0) and should be reasonably comfortable working with your computer. Although any Windows or Macintosh computer on which Photoshop 7 runs is acceptable, you will get better performance if your computer has at least 64 MB RAM and a hard drive with at least 300 MB free space on it.

Instructor: Sherry London;

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PhotoShop CS2 for the Digital Photographer
Adobe Photoshop CS2 is a high-end software solution that provides support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. Filled with practical, hands-on examples, this course will show you how to apply the professional tools and techniques in Photoshop CS2 that are most helpful to photographers. Even if you have no image editing experience, you'll be amazed at what you can do with your images after taking this course. REQUIREMENTS: Windows XP or Windows 2000; Adobe Photoshop CS2; an ability to acquire digital images with a digital camera, a photo CD, or a scanner; Internet access; e-mail; and the Netscape or Firefox or Internet Explorer Web browser. Basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and downloading and saving files will be briefly reviewed in this course, but should be familiar to you.

Instructor: Dr. Beverly Schulz;

Jul 16 - Aug 22;  Course# OL707P.208; Call 546-3132 to Register
Aug 20 - Sep 26; Course# OL807P.208; Call 546-3132 to Register
 

Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL107P.308; Call 546-3132 to Register
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL207P.308; Call 546-3132 to Register
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL307P.308; Call 546-3132 to Register
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL407P.308; Call 546-3132 to Register

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PhotoShop CS2, Intermediate
Artists, photographers, designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe Photoshop for graphic design work. If you want to work with graphics, Photoshop is the program you will most need to learn. This hands on, project-oriented course is filled with detailed step-by-step instructions you'll have no trouble following as you learn how to edit photos, create basic paintings, and prepare your images for printing. Discover how to improve photographs by removing flaws, correcting for poor exposure, or adding new elements. You’ll even learn how much fun it can be to paint again without the mess to clean up. And, best of all, no prior artistic ability is required to take this course. REQUIREMENTS: Internet access, E-mail, Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Instructor: Sherry London;

Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL108P.308; Register Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL208P.308; Register Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL308P.308; Register Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL408P.308; Register Online

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PhotoShop Elements 3.0 for the Digital Photographer
Bring out the best in your images! Adobe's Photoshop Elements provides the tools for quick fixes and detailed enhancement of any digital photograph. Discover the basics of this award-winning package specifically designed for photo enthusiasts. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user. REQUIREMENTS:  Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0, Windows XP or 2000, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Instructor: Dr. Beverly Schulz;

Discontinued as of September 2nd

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PhotoShop Elements 4.0 for the Digital Photographer
Bring out the best in your images! Adobe's Photoshop Elements 4.0 provides the tools for quick fixes and detailed enhancement. Take control as you discover the features of this award-winning package specifically designed for photo enthusiasts. Designed for those with no prior experience in image editing, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user. REQUIREMENTS:  Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0, Windows XP or 2000, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Instructor: Dr. Beverly Schulz;

Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL112P.308; Call 546-3132 to Register
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL212P.308; Call 546-3132 to Register
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL312P.308; Call 546-3132 to Register
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL412P.308; Call 546-3132 to Register

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PhotoShop Elements 4.0 for the Digital Photographer II
Adobe's Photoshop Elements 4.0 for Windows is full of outstanding features for advanced editing. Once you've learned the basics, you're ready to see how the more advanced tools work together to allow you to perform detailed editing, build collages, restore old photos, and more. This class is designed for those of you who are already familiar with cropping, printing, and color adjustments, as well the various selection tools. If you're ready to take your photo editing skills to the next level, join us and see what more you can do with the advanced features of Elements. REQUIREMENTS:  Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins), Windows XP, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints. We'll briefly review basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and saving files, but you should already be familiar with these actions. You should also be able to use basic Photoshop Elements 4.0 functions, such as Save, Crop, Straighten, and Print. You should be able to adjust color and lighting, convert images to black and white, copy and paste one image into another, use Levels, access Help, and create text. A complete knowledge of the selection tools, feathering, and cloning tools, such as the Clone Stamp tool and the Healing Brush tools, is also required. If you do not feel that you have the required skills, please consider taking Bev Schulz' online Photoshop Elements 4.0 for the Digital Photographer course before taking this follow-up course. NOTE: The Macintosh version of this software contains several significant differences that are not covered in this course.

Instructor: Dr. Beverly Schulz;

Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL113P.308; Register Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL213P.308; Register Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL313P.308; Register Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL413P.308; Register Online

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PhotoShop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer
Bring out the best in your images! Adobe's Photoshop Elements 5.0 provides the tools you need for quick fixes and detailed enhancement. Take control as you discover the exciting features of this award-winning package designed for photo enthusiasts. Created for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user. Adobe combines the power of its award-winning technology with the ease of use desired by users with quick results in mind. You'll experience the simplified process of editing images on your computer, correcting flaws, enhancing the final product, creating simple art projects, preparing images for e-mail and the Web, and organizing your images into categories, along with learning how to use the powerful tools that make this program so popular. Photoshop Elements 5.0 gives you room to grow while providing dynamic results in the early stages of the learning curve. By providing more features and tools than are commonly found in similar programs, Elements 5.0 broadens the options available to amateurs in the field. You'll experience the high-quality results of Elements without having to learn complex professional techniques. By concentrating on the basic tools and their powerful options, you'll find a world of opportunities at your disposal through simple steps. If you haven't unlocked the mysteries of Photoshop Elements 5.0, leave your frustrations behind and enjoy a simplified introduction to the basics of this fascinating program. Practical exercises and surprising results will leave you with a great feeling of accomplishment.
REQUIREMENTS:  Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Windows (software must be installed and fully operational before course begins), Microsoft Windows XP, Internet access, e-mail, and the Netscape or Internet Explorer or Firefox Web browser. Note: this course is not suitable for Mac users. You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints. We'll briefly review basic computer skills, but you should already be familiar with such actions as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and saving files.

Instructor: Dr. Beverly Schulz;

Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL114P.308; Register Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL214P.308; Register Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL314P.308; Register Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL414P.308; Register Online

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PhotoShop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer II
Adobe's Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Windows is full of outstanding features for advanced photo editing. If you've already learned the basics of Photoshop Elements, this course will help you understand how to perform more sophisticated tasks, including detailed editing, building composite images, restoring old photos, and more. This course is designed for anyone who is already familiar with basic tasks like selecting portions of an image, cropping, printing, and performing color adjustments. If you're ready to take your photo editing skills to the next level, join us and see what more you can do with the advanced features of Elements. In this class, you'll develop an orderly photographer's workflow as you edit portraits, distort images, apply filters, and much more. You'll discover how to restore old photos, how to add a hint of color to a monochrome image for a hand-tinted look, and how to build high-impact collages with images and text. Photoshop Elements 5.0 includes Adobe's award-winning layer technology. You'll learn how to make the most of this powerful tool by combining images, synchronizing artwork with photographs, and giving yourself the flexibility to make quick changes to images long after they have been saved. You'll learn how to share your images in exciting ways, through animation, flipbooks, slide shows, and more. You'll see how and when to use RAW images, as well as how to use JPEGs for outstanding prints and projects. If you haven't fully unlocked the mysteries of Photoshop Elements 5.0, leave your frustrations behind and enjoy this fun and effective introduction to the advanced features of this fascinating program. Challenging exercises accompanied by expert help every step of the way will leave you with a great feeling of accomplishment. REQUIREMENTS:   Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins), Windows XP, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser. You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints. You should already be familiar with such actions as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and saving files. You should also be able to use basic Photoshop Elements 4.0 functions, such as Save, Crop, Straighten, and Print. You should be able to adjust color and lighting, convert images to black and white, copy and paste one image into another, use Levels, access Help, and create text. A complete knowledge of the selection tools, feathering, and cloning tools, such as the Rubber Stamp tool and the Healing Brush tools, is also required. If you do not feel that you have the required skills, please consider taking Beverly Schulz's online Photoshop Elements 4.0 for the Digital Photographer course before taking this follow-up course. NOTE: The Macintosh version of this software contains several significant differences that are not covered in this course.

Instructor: Dr. Beverly Schulz;

Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL115P.308; Register Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL215P.308; Register Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL315P.308; Register Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL415P.308; Register Online

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PhotoShop Element Projects
Take your Photoshop Element skills to the next level by working through 12 fun and exciting hands-on projects. A patient instructor guides you every step of the way as you repair an old photo, design custom greeting cards, create a heartwarming photo collage, construct an awe-inspiring panoramic photo, develop and illustrate your own newsletter, build graphics for the Web, and much more!
REQUIREMENTS:  Experience with Photoshop Elements or completion of our Photoshop Elements for the Digital Photographer online course; Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Windows or Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 for Macintosh; Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 or Macintosh OS X; Internet access, e-mail, and Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Instructor: Curt Simmons;

Discontinued as of September 2nd

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Secrets of Better Photography
Designed for both film and digital photographers, this course is filled with tips and tricks to help you take better photographs. You'll learn the basic technology that all cameras use, and you'll receive helpful information on exposure and lighting, and taking photos in all types of situations; portraiture, landscape, macro and still life.
REQUIREMENTS: A digital or film camera, Internet access, e-mail, and the Internet Explorer or   Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Instructor: Dr. Beverly Schulz;

Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL117P.308; Register Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL217P.308; Register Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL317P.308; Register Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL417P.308; Register Online

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Travel Photography for the Digital Photographer
The lure of travel is surpassed only by the inevitable desire to bring home pictures and share your adventures. Since the late 1800s when George Eastman produced the first traveling camera with the slogan, "You press the button, we do the rest," travel and photography have been eternally joined. With the added benefits of digital photography so readily available to consumers today, the field is full of new opportunities and new challenges.

Join us and discover this fascinating world through a photographer's eye. This course will address the special needs and techniques digital photographers need to capture scenes from around the world and bring them home. We'll focus on specific tips for digital photographers, and how to use both traditional techniques as well as those unique to digital equipment.

We'll look at subjects such as wildlife on land and at sea, and how to get the best shots of animals in captivity as well as those in the wild. We'll discuss ways to blend in with nature for this popular area of photography and the best kind of equipment for specialized shooting.

We'll share tips on taking shots for professional use and those to treasure from a family vacation. We'll discuss the situations that require model and property releases, and those that don't. You'll learn how and when it's appropriate to pay people to take their picture and how to make the most of those types of opportunities.

Environmental challenges can put your camera equipment in jeopardy, yet conditions such as freezing temperatures and tropical heat often abound in some of the most beautiful places in the world. This class will address those issues and offer practical solutions that travel easily.

You'll learn more about traveling with digital equipment and what to take and what to leave behind as you venture into the wilderness, onto a cruise ship, up in a helicopter, or over an international border. We'll share various examples from destinations around the world, and expand your knowledge of techniques for shooting digitally and working with the images after you get back.

REQUIREMENTS: Completion of Beverly Schulz's Secrets of Better Photography online course (or equivalent photography experience), Internet access, e-mail, and the Netscape or Firefox or Internet Explorer Web browser.

Instructor: Dr. Beverly Schulz;

Sep 17 - Oct 24; Course #OL121P.308; Register Online
Oct 15 - Nov 21; Course #OL221P.308; Register Online
Nov 12 - Dec 19; Course# OL321P.308; Register Online
Dec 10 - Jan 16; Course# OL421P.308; Register Online

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