Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Taking Photoshop further

Learn a new specialist topic each week and develop it in detail. Increase your knowledge and experiment with the program's applications and special effects. Prior basic experience of Photoshop is necessary.

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Key course information

Dates
24/02/12 - 23/03/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
5 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £145
Senior fee: £145
Concession: £74

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG283

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?
visualarts@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2700

Course outline

What is the course about?

The broad aim of this course is to develop and build on your Photoshop skills gained through previous practical experience and / or an introductory course. Each week, a specialist topic is looked at in detail and you are then encouraged to use this, developing your own work with professional advice during the class.

What topics will we cover?

This course aims to develop and expand your understanding and use of the range of tools and techniques available with Photoshop. Every week we will work through a tutorial prepared by the tutor to examine some of the more technical aspects of the package. With such a variety of creative approaches offered by Photoshop, some attention will also be given to developing strategies for working on specific types or project and problem solving.

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

- To develop and expand a basic understanding of digital imaging in respect to tonal and colour adjustments
- Enable a more creative approach to working in the digital environment
- Utilise masks (quick mask, adjustment layers, layer masks) to allow higher degrees of adjustment and control
- Use filters and masks to adjust and control aspects of the image
- Use the grid and guides for accuracy
- Create and apply custom patterns and brushes.

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

This course is best suited for those with some basic knowledge and hands-on experience of Photoshop and digital imaging. After completing the course you will have reached the proficiency necessary to acquire, manipulate and output images to precise specifications and to be able to work comfortably with the important issues of colour, resolution and file size.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions, demonstrations, hand-outs and 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?

By demonstration, projects, group discussion and on one-to-one basis, practical exercises and short lectures.

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

Nothing is required before the course starts. A short bibliography will be provided during the course.

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?

Guidance about progression will be given during the course.

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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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
24/02/12 to 23/03/12	Fri	18:00 - 21:00	5 weeks	£145	£145	£74	VG283	Available	» Select
24/02/12 to 23/03/12	Fri	14:00 - 17:00	5 weeks	£122	£82	N/A	VG282	Available	» Select
08/06/12 to 06/07/12	Fri	18:00 - 21:00	5 weeks	£145	£145	£74	VG285	Available	» Select
08/06/12 to 06/07/12	Fri	14:00 - 17:00	5 weeks	£122	£82	£59	VG284	Available	» Select
28/10/11 to 25/11/11	Fri	14:00 - 17:00	5 weeks	£122	£82	£59	VG281	Finished	» Select

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