Adobe Photoshop

Introduction to Image Editing Using Photoshop
(Prerequisite: Introduction to Windows or equivalent experience.) Learn to edit and enhance your digital images using Photoshop. Alter and enhance images using various tools from the toolbox, while becoming familiar with the tool options bar. Create special effects using the Filter and Image menus. Isolate areas of your image using the various selection tools. Use the eraser tool to delete pixels and the history brush tool to "undo" changes to an image. Crop and resize images, create custom brushes, and become familiar with the basics of layers. [Table of Contents]
Fee: $189

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0530 Mon., Nov. 30West CountyDick Koerper
G0748 Thurs., Jan. 7West CountyDick Koerper
G0840 Wed., Feb. 10West CountyDick Koerper

Two-Evening Class Meets 6:30-9:30pm (6 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
T0355 Tues., Feb. 16 & 23West CountyDick Koerper
Intermediate Applications of Photoshop
(Prerequisite: Introduction to Image Editing Using Photoshop or equivalent experience.) Add to your Photoshop skills by learning to clean up and fine- tune digital images. Create quick masks and permanent channels to isolate areas of your image for editing or manipulation. Use the selection tools to create and save paths, the vector drawing tools to add a variety of shapes to an image, and the type tool to add text to your image. Repair images with the clone stamp, healing brush, and patch tools. Change selection borders, choose painting colors, and look at scanning issues. Additional topics include the spot healing brush and the red-eye removal tool. [Table of Contents]
Fee: $189

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0631 Tues., Dec. 1West CountyDick Koerper
G0749 Fri., Jan. 15West CountyDick Koerper
G0841 Thurs., Feb. 11West CountyDick Koerper
Advanced Applications of Photoshop
(Prerequisite: Intermediate Applications of Photoshop or equivalent experience.) Enhance your Photoshop skills through advanced features of Photoshop. Learn to use channels, calculations, layer styles, and different image modes for special effects. Work more extensively with layers, learning adjustment layers, fill layers, layer comps, and how to apply a layer blending mode. Find out how to apply pixel masks and add background effects in images. Additional topics include the vanishing point filter, image warping, and smart objects. [Table of Contents]
Fee: $189

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0632 Wed., Dec. 2West CountyDick Koerper
G0750 Thurs., Jan. 21West CountyDick Koerper
G0842 Fri., Feb. 12West CountyDick Koerper
Advanced Topics in Photoshop: Special Effects
(Prerequisite: Intermediate Applications of Photoshop or equivalent experience.) Build your working knowledge of Photoshop by applying advanced techniques to projects that you plan and create in class. Learn to work with silhouette masks, paint with light, and create 2D and 3D backgrounds. Discover the powerful adjustment settings available with camera raw. While working on your projects, you will combine Illustrator and Photoshop images, create a full-color spectrum, and use composite and blended images.  [Table of Contents]
Fee: $189

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0633 Wed., Dec. 9West CountyDick Koerper
Advanced Topics in Photoshop: Web Graphics
(Prerequisite: Intermediate Applications of Photoshop or equivalent experience.) Optimize your images for use on the Web using Photoshop. Learn about compression schemes, file formats, and Web-safe colors. Discuss scanning images for Web use, designing for maximum browser and hardware compatibility, and enhancing and converting graphics created in other programs. Learn when to use transparency and interlacing, and how to create simple animations. Create rollovers, buttons, backgrounds, and borders for an attractive, interactive Web site.  [Table of Contents]
Fee: $189

One-Day Class Meets 8:30am-4:00pm (6.5 hours)
Code Date Location Instructor
G0531 Fri., Nov. 6West CountyDick Koerper
G0638 Fri., Dec. 18West CountyDick Koerper
G0843 Tues., Feb. 16West CountyDick Koerper