This is a creative program for the amateur photographer, hobbyist, or business graphics user. Using the Adobe Photoshop Elements program we will cover working with digital photo files, retouching and repairing photos, and enhancing digital images. Students should be able to open and close programs in a Windows environment, click and drag, and manage files and folders.

Sessions: 1
Fee: $120 (includes book)
Course: #70438
Date/Time: July 12, Sat, 8 am - 3 pm

MAY CLASS:
Date/Time: May 10, Sat, 8 am - 3 pm

Publisher is a popular desktop publishing tool that can help you easily create very professional printed or multimedia publications. You will explore newsletters, business cards, flyers, greeting cards, as well as expand your creativity with additional customization by importing graphics.

Fee: $120
Course: #70363
Option 1: (Office 07) July 7 & 9, Mon & Wed, 8 - 11 am, 2 sessions
Option 2: July 15 & 17, Tues & Thurs, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, 2 sessions
Option 3: Aug 8, Fri, 8 am - 3 pm, 1 session

MAY CLASSES:
Date/Time: May 20 & 22, Tues & Thurs,1 - 4 pm, 2 sessions
Date/Time: May 27 & 29, Tues & Thurs, 5 - 8 pm, 2 sessions

This introduction course is perfect for the beginner graphic artist or designer. We begin with learning the core tools of Adobe Photoshop and cover the basics of file size and format, the manipulation of photos and creation of art. Topics include an introduction to the Photoshop interface, Painting, Retouching and Enhancing images, layers, modes, color space, compression, file types, cloning, patterns, gradients, masks and filters. Prerequisites: Experience with the Windows or Macintosh operating systems.

Instructor: Kerry Palmer
Sessions: 5
Fee: $279 (includes manual)
Course: #70691
Date/Time: June 17 - July 8,(No class 7/1 & 7/3) , Tues & Thurs, 6 - 8 pm

You’ll get the latest on what’s new in Illustrator like control panel enhancements, document startup profiles drawing enhancements, the Eraser tool, live color, layers and panel enhancements and the crop tool. We also cover all the basics such as: Selecting and Aligning; Creating Shapes by drawing, using shape tools, pencil tools and live trace; Transforming Objects by reflecting, rotating, distorting and shearing; Blending Shapes and Colors; Working with scatter, calligraphic and pattern brushes; and Working with Symbols. Prerequisites: Experience with the Windows or Macintosh operating systems.

Instructor: Kerry Palmer
Sessions: 5
Fee: $279 (includes manual)
Course: #70703
Date/Time: July 15 - 29, Tues & Thurs, 6 - 8 pm

This introduction course is perfect for beginners to master the key features of Adobe InDesign. You will learn the basic tools of the program and some of the new features, including gradient feathering, inner shadows, and glows. Main topics include working with frames, importing and editing text and working with typography. Also covered are transparency controls, which allow you to independently add transparency to an object's fill and stroke, numerous productivity enhancements, find/change features, and new table and cell styles.

Instructor: Kerry Palmer
Sessions: 5
Fee: $279 (includes manual)
Course: #70726
Date/Time: Aug 12 - 26, Tues & Thurs, 6 - 8 pm

MAY CLASSES:
Date/Time: May 13 - 27, Tues & Thurs, 6 - 8 pm