Advanced Photoshop for photographers

Explore the areas of Photoshop appropriate to Photography including RAW file processing, vector based cut-out techniques, automating repetitive tasks and high dynamic range (HDR) files.

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Key course information

Dates
01/06/12 - 22/06/12

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Day(s)
Fri

Duration
4 weeks

Time
10:30 - 13:30

Fees ?
Full fee: £106
Senior fee: £71
Concession: £51

Venue
PS - Photography Studio

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Course code
VY792

Availability
Available
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This is an experimental course and aims to take you beyond the intermediate level. Some of this will revolve around images that have problems and need correcting. Other aspects will involve artistic interpretation and experimentation.

What topics will we cover?

Paths and Alpha Channels,
You will find out about the following tools and techniques and the effects they allow you to achieve:
- clipping and stroking paths,
- adjustment layers,
- layer masks,
- blending modes,
- advanced text options,
- curves for optimum tonal range and colour control,
- Photoshop preferences,
- layer styles,
- layer groups and layer comps,
- actions,
- batch actions and droplets,
- colour management.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- make vector (paths)-based selections and place text on a path
- produce alterations using adjustment layers and blending modes
- use layer masks, clipping masks, clipping paths, layer comps and layer styles
- automate alterations using batch actions
- output using a colour managed workflow for web and print.
- Make suggestions for the improvement or realisation of images using advanced photoshop techniques.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

It is imperative that everyone already has a reasonable understanding of Photoshop. You might have already been to another Photoshop course at City Lit. The course will use Version CS4 Extended on Macintosh computers. It will be a benefit if you already have a fair understanding of the Mac but Windows users are in the majority and differences (which are few) will be explained when appropriate. At the very least you should have an understanding of Photoshop layers and selections.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

The course structure i flexible. Lectures and practical demonstrations encourage a hands-on approach to solving problems.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Handouts will be given to accompany some of the lectures and demonstrations. Recommended reading for this course is 'Photoshop for Photographers' by Martin Evening.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You may like to do another digital arts course at City Lit.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:



Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00 

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00



To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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22/06/12		 Fri 10:30 - 13:30 4 weeks £106 £71 £51 VY792 Available » Select
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16/12/11		 Fri 10:30 - 13:30 3 weeks £81 £55 N/A VY735 Finished » Select

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Tel: 020 7492 2700

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Please email us for advice or call us during these times:



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Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00



To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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