Improve your photos online - for Deaf people
Course
In London
Description
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Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
This course will focus on a free alternative to Photoshop. You will learn how to use Pixlr Image Editor so you can edit photos or images by resizing, cropping, rotating, using editing tools, using layout styles and text styles. You will be able to create a beautiful looking digital photo album or poster to advertise events whether on-line or on paper – for example to post on deaf community forums or to advertise meetings. This will be an excellent course if you cannot afford Photoshop or want to prepare for a Photoshop course.
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About this course
• Use various editing tools in Pixlr Image Editor• Resize, crop and rotate and colour balance• Use layer styles and special filters to edit an image• Apply colour adjustments to an image• Use text styles, draw shapes and lines• Create a digital photo album and/or poster.
Please bring a USB memory stick, a folder with plastic wallets, pens and paper.
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Subjects
- Image
- Photoshop
Course programme
• Introduction to the Basics of Pixlr Image Editor
• Using Pixlr’s editing tools to enhance your photos
• Applying layer styles and special filters to create special effects
• Applying colour adjustments to digital images
• Producing a digital photo album and poster.
Each student has their own computer. Presentations will be made using computers, interactive whiteboard, overhead screen and printed notes. Step by step instruction, with demonstrations where approximate, will help you grasp the concepts. The course will be task-based so you are doing activities you would normally do in an office or other workplace. Classes are taught in British Sign Language, and written English.
Additional information
There are a few of other courses you could do before this course - for example:
Digital Skills for Deaf People: Getting a better job
Digital presentations for Deaf people: PowerPoint for home and work.
General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00.
See the course guide for term dates and further details
Improve your photos online - for Deaf people
