Part Time Introduction to Photoshop / Adobe Elements

Introduction to Photoshop / Adobe Elements

Course content:
Adobe Photoshop is the software of choice for graphic artists, photographers and illustrators the world over. Discover some of its amazing abilities while editing and creating pictures of your own
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Identify and open up photographic files in Adobe Photoshop Elements to work on. To save photographs into prepared folders on the computer.
- Remove blemishes and other objects using the Clone tool.
-) Use a variety of selection tools to copy objects from one photograph to another and from one layer to another.
- Use the Levels controls to alter the contrast of photographs.
- Merge several photographs together to create panoramic scenes.
- Create greeting cards by using photographs and letters together.
- Save photographs using a variety of file formats.
- Burn photographs onto CDs.
- Attach photographs to email messages.

Course Structure:
1) How Adobe Photoshop Elements can help a photographer. 2) Opening and saving photographs in Adobe Photoshop Elements. 3) Using the Clone tool to remove objects in photographs. 4) Using selection tools to alter and copy objects. Using Layers. 5) Merging several photographs together to create panoramic scenes and bracketed exposure shots. 6) Using the Levels controls to alter the contrast of photographs. 7) Altering colours and tinting black and white photographs. 8) Creating greeting cards by combining photographs with letters. 9) Saving photographs in a variety of file formats for different uses. 10) Burning photographs onto CDs. 11) Attaching photographs to email messages and preparing photographs for printing.

Course resources:
Computers and Adobe Photoshop Elements software programme. Students are required to bring their own camera, memory cards, accessories and instruction manuals.

Assessment:
Group and one to one tuition. Constructive advice and problem solving of students' own work.

Next step:
Photography (beginners) courses in September 2009 Digital Photography courses in September 2009 and January 2010 The tutor will be happy to discuss the content of these courses.

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
To be discussed by the tutor in the first lesson for any photographic inkjet paper. Students are required to supply their own memory cards.

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  18:30 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 6 weeks
  
  Start Date: 07 January 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WCPSE/TE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £70Tuition Fees 60+:
  £49
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  WednesdayTime:
  18:30 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 13 January 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WCPSE/WE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
  £42
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  ThursdayTime:
  18:30 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 25 February 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WCPS1/TE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
  £42
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  FridayTime:
  9:30 - 12:00This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 10 weeks
  
  Start Date: 23 April 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WVDG2/RD9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £90Tuition Fees 60+:
  £63
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  FridayTime:
  13:00 - 15:30This course is:
  Part time day
  
  Length: 10 weeks
  
  Start Date: 23 April 2010
  
  Campus: Roehampton Centre
  
  Course Code: WVDG2/RD9CB
  
  Tuition Fees: £90Tuition Fees 60+:
  £63
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  WednesdayTime:
  18:30 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 28 April 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WCPSE/WE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
  £42
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  WednesdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 09 June 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WCPSE/TE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
  £42
  How to apply