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

Beginner's Photoshop

Learn about the potential and possibilities available to you when using Photoshop, and develop some practical skill and knowledge.

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Key course information

Dates
16/09/11 - 21/10/11

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
6 weeks

Time
14:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £163
Senior fee: £108

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG268

Availability
This course has finished

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is the ideal introduction to image manipulation using Photoshop. Essential skills will be introduced and practiced, working towards a greater understanding of the main features of the program.

What topics will we cover?

- Introduction to the Photoshop environment, tools and Image editing.
- Making colour and tonal adjustments.
- Working with and manipulating layers.
- Saving images and file formats.
- Defining, refining and editing selections.
- Applying special effects to digital images.
- Constructing multi-layered images.
- Working with adjustment layers.
- Retouching and repairing photographs.
- Importing images onto the computer.

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

- Manipulate and edit images using a variety of Photoshop features.
- Select and isolate specific areas of an image.
- Apply colour adjustments to images.
- Combine several images together to produce a photomontage.
- Apply special effects using filters and styles.

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

No prior knowledge of Photoshop is required, but you should know how to use a computer for word processing.

If you are new to using Apple computers you might find our course ‘An introduction to Apple computers’ that runs each term useful.

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?

The course structure consists of supervised practical activities, discussions and step by step demonstrations. One-to-one guidance and support will be given throughout. Notes will be provided.

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

No. Notes are provided and advice will be given on buying books and using the Internet as a resource.

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?

There are a number of other Photoshop courses that are more specifically orientated to Photography or Fine Art as well as more advanced Photoshop courses.
You may also be interested in developing your digital image skills in courses such as InDesign or Illustrator at City Lit. See the CityLit course guide or browse the website for further details.

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
13/01/12 to 17/02/12	Fri	14:00 - 17:00	6 weeks	£163	£108	N/A	VG270	Full	» Select
13/01/12 to 17/02/12	Fri	18:00 - 21:00	6 weeks	£173	£173	N/A	VG271	Full	» Select
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