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Adobe Photoshop is the industry's premier choice for digital image editing that professional graphic artists rely on. If you've never tried Photoshop before or if you're a seasoned artist, this course will have you creating and editing images like a true professional.

Photoshop is not difficult to learn, however, the many options available can make it overwhelming for the beginner. Thus, our classes are purposefully kept small to allow for individualized instruction. The class begins with a broad overview of Photoshop's user interface, including locating and learning to use important tools, palettes and useful Photoshop features. Students will then learn specific commands and techniques to enhance and color correct digital files, and to crop, resize, sharpen and create digital prints, (both black & white and color). You'll also learn how to correct image flaws including scratches, faded areas and red eye.

Whether you are outputting to print, video or web, Photoshop offers the tools you need for professional looking photographic images, composites, backgrounds, textures, text and special effects. This course is recommended as an introduction to digital image editing for graphic designers, editors, motion graphics artists, or for individuals who simply want to create professional looking images for personal use. Adobe Photoshop is the industry’s premier choice for digital image editing that professional graphic artists rely on.  If you’ve never tried Photoshop before or if you’re a seasoned artist, this course will have you creating and editing images like a true professional. 

Specific tools that students will gain knowledge of include:  

• Creating multi-dimensional images using layering
• Shading effects
• Contrast and color balance
• Shaping fonts and customizing placement: basic typography
• Color palettes and gradients for correction and stylization
• Applying special effects
• Enhancing, retouching, and repairing photos
• Seamless blending and editing of raw images
• Export settings compatible with target media
• Measurement for output (for posters, media, banners, etc.)

Class Time: 48 Hours

Teaching Platform: Mac OS

Prerequisite: Basic understanding of Mac Operating Systems

Workshop Dates: 12 consecutive Saturdays beginning September 27, 2008, 1pm – 5pm

Workshop Cost: $1,900. Guild members/Students with a Valid ID: $1,700.00

To register, please call (818) 345-8414 or use our Online Registration Form . 

For questions, please email workshops@columbiacollege.edu .

      Course # PH101
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: 

Lielle Arad serves as Creative Director for Final Dimension Productions where she has worked as a graphic artist for major television networks.  She is an expert Photoshop designer with extensive experience creating and developing logos and brand campaigns for non-profit and commercial companies.

“Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced Photoshop user, Lielle has the expertise, proficiency, and, most importantly, the patience to make this workshop a weekend to remember.”  Rick Mitz, Author, “The Great TV Sitcom Book”