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Digital Imaging Software

    Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer
    Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer II
    Photoshop Elements 7.0 for the Digital Photographer
    Photoshop Elements 7.0 for the Digital Photographer II

    Introduction to Photoshop CS3
    Introduction to Photoshop CS4
    Intermediate Photoshop CS3
    Introduction to InDesign CS3
    Making Movies with Windows XP
   Photoshop CS3 for the Digital Photographer
   Photoshop CS4 for the Digital Photographer

Flash CS4 - Introduction

Begin your career as a Flash designer! In this course, you'll learn how to create animated, interactive movies in Flash CS4. These days, Flash movies appear just about everywhere—the Web, the cinema, TV shows and commercials, computer games, and the list goes on. The skills you'll learn in this course will get you started on your way to a rewarding career designing animated graphics and special effects for one of these fun and exciting fields.

Together, we'll develop a fully-functioning Flash application, complete with animation, graphics, and interactive buttons. We'll start by getting familiar with the Flash workspace, creating text and graphics, and animating objects on the Flash movie stage. Then, we'll look in detail at the anatomy of a Flash movie, including how to use the Flash timeline, layers, and frames to control objects and timing on the stage.

While you can produce an entire movie in the Flash software, you'll often need to import graphics, sounds, and digital videos from other applications. As you create your first Flash movie, you'll learn how to format and embed external digital media and how to make them appear or play at specific times. We'll also look at how to control digital media based on specific events, such as end-user mouse clicks.

No course on Flash is complete without an introduction to ActionScript, Flash's powerful programming language. So we'll jump into ActionScript 3.0 by creating interactive buttons. You'll also learn to write scripts that control movie flow as well as scripts that call to and load external videos, Web pages, and other Flash movie files.

As we develop our movie, we'll practice making and animating 3-D objects, syncing sounds with animations, and publishing Flash movies to the Web. By the end of the course, you'll know how to use the Adobe Flash CS4 software to create and publish movies and applications, and you'll be well on your way to becoming a Flash designer!

Requirements: Adobe Flash Pro CS4 Windows or Adobe Flash Pro Mac, Adobe Flash Pro CS4 Windows Upgrade or Adobe Flash Pro Mac Upgrade, or any Adobe Creative Suite bundle containing Adobe Flash CS4 are all acceptable (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); student discounts are available through specific schools; Microsoft Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.4, Mac OS 10.5 or Mac OS 10.6; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple Safari or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). Artistic ability is not required, just a desire to be creative. Macintosh-specific issues.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$89
      Additional Information: Flash CS4 - Introduction

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Making Movies with Windows XP

If you have Windows XP, you already have Microsoft Movie Maker, the program that makes creating professional-quality movies fun and easy. In this six week course you'll learn to edit out the not-so-good content, and organize the good content into great, entertaining movies. You'll learn how to add titles and credits to movies just like the pros.

This course will take you through all the basics with easy step-by-step instructions and plenty of illustrations and hands-on exercises. Once you have the basics down pat, you'll discover how to add still photos to your movies, and how to make still photos from your favorite video scenes. You'll learn all about adding special effects, background music, sound effects, voice narration, and more. Finally, you'll learn how to share your cinematic masterpiece with family and friends by e-mail, the Web, CD, and DVD.

Requirements: Microsoft Windows XP, Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

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Photoshop CS3 for the Digital Photographer

Adobe Photoshop CS3 is a powerful software solution that provides support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. In this class, we'll focus on how to select and use the professional techniques that are most helpful to photographers. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take students from novices to accomplished users.

In CS3, Adobe combines the power of its award-winning technology with sophisticated tools to help you produce dynamic results in your photographs. You'll learn simplified processes for correcting flaws in your images, enhancing the final product, adding text, and preparing image files for e-mail and the Web, all while learning the powerful tools that make this program so popular and unique in the world of digital editing.

Because this course is specifically targeted to photographers, you'll come away with a collection of useful techniques and see amazing results in your images before you finish the course.

If you haven't unlocked the mysteries of Photoshop CS3, leave your frustrations behind and enjoy simplified instruction in the features of this fascinating program.

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop CS3 (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions); minimum of 512MB of RAM; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints. We'll briefly review basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and downloading and saving files, but you should already be familiar with these skills. Note: This course is written for the Windows user, but Macintosh users will find the software is quite similar and are welcome in this course. However, no support can be provided for Macintosh-specific issues.

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Photoshop CS4 for the Digital Photographer

Adobe's Photoshop CS4 is a powerful software solution providing support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. In this course, we'll focus on how to select and use the professional techniques most helpful to photographers. Designed for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished photo editor.

In Photoshop CS4, Adobe has combined the power of their award-winning technology with sophisticated tools that produce dynamic results. This course offers simple, step-by-step instructions for correcting flaws, enhancing the final product, adding text, and preparing images for e-mail and the Web. Along the way, you'll learn how to use the tools that make this software so popular and unique in the world of digital image editing.

As the high-end program in Adobe's collection of photo-editing software, Photoshop CS4 gives users all the tools they need to create outstanding digital images. Because this course is specifically targeted at photographers, you'll come away with a collection of useful techniques and quickly start seeing amazing results in your images!

Requirements: In addition to Internet access for classroom participation, students will need Adobe's Photoshop CS4 to take full advantage of the course. Students should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints. Basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, downloading and saving files will be briefly reviewed in this course, but should be familiar to the student.

Adobe Photoshop CS4 (Windows Vista/XP) or Adobe Photoshop Extended CS4(Windows Vista/XP) or Adobe Photoshop CS4 (Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger / 10.5 Leopard)or Adobe Photoshop Extended CS4 (Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger / 10.5 Leopard) are all acceptable (Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Vista) with a minimum of 512MB of RAM. Monitor 1024x768 display (1280x800 recommended); Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger / 10.5 Leopard 2GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on flash-based storage devices). Monitor with 1,024x768 display (1,280x800 recommended); Internet access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser.

Note: This course is written for Windows, but Macintosh users will find the software is quite similar and are welcome in this course. Mac users will need to be comfortable with the normal Windows/Mac conversion for keyboard differences. Photoshop Extended is NOT necessary for this course, but can be used. All coursework and examples are based on Windows Vista using standard Photoshop CS4 software.

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Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer

Bring out the best in your images! Adobe's Photoshop Elements 6.0 provides the tools you need for quick fixes and detailed enhancement. Take control as you discover the exciting features of this award-winning package designed for photo enthusiasts. Created for those with no image-editing experience, this class will take you from novice to accomplished user.

Adobe combines the power of its award-winning technology with the ease of use desired by users with quick results in mind. You'll experience the simplified process of editing images on your computer, correcting flaws, enhancing the final product, creating simple art projects, preparing images for e-mail and the Web, and organizing your images.

Photoshop Elements 6.0 gives the user room to grow while providing dynamic results in the early stages of the learning curve. By providing more features and tools than commonly found in many simpler programs, Elements 6.0 broadens the options available to amateurs in the field.

You'll experience the high-quality results of Elements without having to learn complex professional techniques. By concentrating on the basic tools and their powerful options, you'll find a world of opportunities at your disposal through simple steps.

If you haven't unlocked the mysteries of Photoshop Elements 6.0, leave your frustrations behind and enjoy a simplified introduction to the basics of this fascinating program. Easy exercises and surprising results will leave you with a great feeling of accomplishment.

Requirements: Photoshop Elements 6.0 for Windows (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins); Microsoft Windows Vista or XP; Internet access; e-mail; and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.

Note: This course is focused on Windows software and instructions, but Macintosh users are welcome. Over 90% of the material covered can be done with the Mac version of Photoshop Elements 6.0.

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Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer II

Adobe's Photoshop Elements 6.0 is full of outstanding features for advanced editing. Once you've learned the basics, you're ready to see how they all work together for detailed editing, building collages, restoring old photos, and more. This class is designed for those already familiar with cropping, printing, and color adjustments, as well the various selection tools. If you're ready to take your photo-editing skills to the next level, join us and see what more you can do with the advanced features of Elements.

In this class, you'll develop an orderly photographer's workflow with options for portrait editing, image distortion, filters, and much more. Using these advanced features, you'll see how to restore old photos and add a hint of color for a hand-tinted look, as well as how to build high-impact collages with images and text.

Photoshop Elements 6.0 includes the powerful option for Adobe's award-winning layers. You'll learn how to make the most of it by combining images with layers, synchronizing artwork, frames and images, and increasing your options for flexibility even after your work is finished.

With options for sharing your images like animation, Flipbooks, slide shows, and collages, Photoshop Elements will be your first choice for image editing. You'll see how and when to use RAW images, as well as how to use JPEGs for outstanding prints and projects.

You'll come away from this course amazed by what you can do!

Requirements: Photoshop Elements 6.0 for Windows (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins); Microsoft Windows Vista or XP; Internet access; e-mail; and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser.

Note: This course is focused on Windows software and instructions, but Macintosh users are welcome. Over 90% of the material covered can be done with the Mac version of Photoshop Elements 6.0.

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Photoshop Elements 7.0 for the Digital Photographer

In this Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 class, you'll learn the secrets to successfully editing photos and bringing out the best in your images! An award-winning package designed for photo enthusiasts, Adobe's Photoshop Elements 7 provides the tools for making both quick fixes and detailed improvements. Perfect for those with no image-editing experience, this course will take you from novice to accomplished user. Upgrade students are welcome as well!

You'll experience editing images on your computer, correcting flaws, enhancing the final product, creating simple art projects, preparing images for e-mail and the Web, and more. You'll achieve high-quality results with your images without having to learn complex professional techniques. And you'll see how Photoshop Elements 7 gives you room to grow while making it easy to achieve amazing results even in the early stages of your learning.

So get ready to unlock the mysteries of Photoshop Elements 7. The hands-on, easy-to-follow exercises in this course will leave you with a great feeling of accomplishment!

Requirements: Photoshop Elements 7.0 for Windows (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins); Microsoft Windows Vista or XP; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

Note:Adobe does not currently offer a Mac version of PSE 7.0—this class is designed for Windows users.

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Photoshop Elements 7.0 for the Digital Photographer II

Adobe's Photoshop Elements 7 is full of outstanding features for advanced editing. This course is designed for those already familiar with cropping, printing, and color adjustments, as well the various selection tools. Now that you've learned the basics, discover how they all work together for detailed editing, building collages, restoring old photos, and more.

You'll develop an orderly photographer's workflow with options for portrait editing, image distortion, filters, and much more. Using these advanced features, you'll see how to restore old photos and add a hint of color for a hand-tinted look, as well as how to build high-impact collages with images and text.

Photoshop Elements 7 includes Adobe's powerful, award-winning layers. You'll learn all about combining images with layers, synchronizing artwork, frames, and images. With options for sharing your images like animation, flipbooks, slide shows, and collages, Photoshop Elements will be your first choice for image editing. You'll see how and when to use RAW images, as well as how to use JPEGs for outstanding prints and projects. Hands-on exercises, with help and guidance each step of the way, will leave you feeling a great sense of accomplishment.

If you're ready to take your photo-editing skills to the next level, join us and see all the exciting things you can do with the advanced features of Elements!

Requirements: Photoshop Elements 7.0 for Windows (please be sure to install this software on your computer before the course begins); Microsoft Windows Vista or XP; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

Note:Adobe does not currently offer a Mac version of PSE 7.0—this class is designed for Windows users.

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Introduction to Photoshop CS3

If you want to work with photos or graphics, Photoshop is the program you most need to learn. Artists, photographers, designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe Photoshop for creating and editing images. Discover the fastest and most effective ways to use Photoshop from a columnist for Photoshop User magazine who has twice been nominated for the Photoshop Hall of Fame.

This course will teach you how to use Photoshop with detailed, step-by-step instructions that you'll have no trouble following—even if you've never used a computer for graphics before!

Photoshop CS3 has a host of impressive new features for photographers, and you'll meet a number of them—including the newest way to fix JPG images that come from your digital camera. We'll begin with an introduction to the Photoshop environment. Next, you'll learn how to create simple digital paintings. Then, you'll be editing your own photographs to remove red-eye, get rid of dust and scratches, and correct image exposure. You’ll also learn how to switch the backgrounds on images and how to remove wrinkles and blemishes from photos, just like they do in magazines.

By the time you finish this fun, hands-on, project-oriented course, you'll be well on your way to expressing yourself with the most exciting graphics program ever developed.

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended, or any version of Adobe Creative Suite CS3 that includes the Adobe Photoshop CS3 or Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended software. Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions) on Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel Centrino®, Intel Xeon®, or Intel Core™ Duo (or compatible) processor.

Mac OS X v.10.4.8 (on PowerPC® G4 or G5 or multicore Intel processor)

Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

A minimum of 512MB RAM (at least 1GB recommended); 1024x768 monitor resolution with at least a 16-bit video card; 64MB video RAM

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Introduction to Photoshop CS4

Learn to use Adobe Photoshop CS4 to edit images, process photos, and create original graphics. Whether you're a photographer, graphic artist, or just want to alter old family photos, Photoshop is the program for you! Discover the fastest and most effective ways to use Photoshop from an expert and columnist for Photoshop User magazine (who has twice been nominated for the Photoshop Hall of Fame).

This course will teach you how to use Photoshop with detailed, step-by-step instructions that you'll have no trouble following--even if you've never used a computer for graphics before!

Photoshop CS4 has a host of impressive new features for photographers, and you'll meet a number of them. We'll begin with an introduction to the Photoshop environment. Next you'll learn how to create simple digital paintings. Then you'll be editing your own photographs to remove red-eye, get rid of dust and scratches, and correct image exposure. You'll also learn how to switch the backgrounds on images and how to remove wrinkles and blemishes from photos, just like they do in magazines.

By the time you finish this fun, hands-on, project-oriented course, you'll be well on your way to expressing yourself with the most exciting graphics program ever developed!

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop CS4 (Windows) or Adobe Photoshop CS4 (Mac), Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended, or any version of Adobe Creative Suite CS4 that includes the Adobe Photoshop CS4 or Adobe Photoshop CS4 Extended software (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); Microsoft ® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions) on Intel ® Pentium® 4, Intel Centrino®, Intel Xeon®, or Intel Core™ Duo (or compatible) processor; Mac OS X v.10.4.8 or higher (on PowerPC® G4 or G5 or multicore Intel processor); Internet access; e-mail; and the Internet Explorer or Netscape or Firefox Web browser; A minimum of 512MB RAM (at least 1GB recommended); 1024x768 monitor resolution with at least a 16-bit video card; 64MB video RAM.

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Intermediate Photoshop CS3

Adobe Photoshop is the favorite program of graphic artists everywhere. This powerful software is also a favorite of amateur and professional photographers, scrapbookers, video artists, and hobbyists. Photoshop is one of the most amazing software programs ever developed. It's a fun and creative way to alter photographs and prepare them for print or the Web. This course, for the student who already knows the Photoshop toolset, explores new and better ways to create images and edit photos. The emphasis is on non-destructive editing - the features in Photoshop that let you easily re-edit and change projects long after they were originally created (and long after the Photoshop "undo" command has expired).

An image that uses layers remains easy to change. You'll learn how to save every single pixel in your original images so that you can always get them back. You'll learn how to use Layer styles, which let you add glows and shadows that you can easily change. And you'll learn all about Adjustment layers, which let you alter the exposure of your image as many times as you want. The new Smart Object feature even makes it possible to change white balance and exposure on a RAW format digital file long after the image is composited with another. You'll find out how to rotate, scale, and warp images - and remove the transformations if you don't like them. This course will help you take your images a giant leap forward in creativity and productivity. It's also a lot of fun!

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Windows XP or Windows Vista or Adobe Photoshop CS3 Mac and Mac OS X; Completion of Sherry London's Introduction to Photoshop CS3 or Introduction to Photoshop CS2 online course (or equivalent experience); you should have a good working knowledge of the basic tools in Photoshop and be able to make selections, use the Clone Stamp tool and Healing brushes, and do elementary color correction.

Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash and PDF plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader).

Note: Photoshop CS3 software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. You may take this course using Photoshop CS or CS2, but there are several activities in which you will not be able to participate.

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Introduction to InDesign CS3

In this Adobe InDesign CS3 class, you'll get hands-on desktop publishing training and come away knowing how to use this popular page layout software to design and create professional quality letterhead, business cards, brochures, PDF files that play movies, and more. You'll discover that you don't have to be a designer or an artist to produce professional quality documents!

In each lesson, we'll cover an important aspect of InDesign CS3 as you prepare a range of print and online products for Natalie, the fictional owner of Natalie's Nautical Emporium. You'll get dozens of files to use in the lessons—partially completed InDesign files, as well as the graphics and other content required for the project. And to check your work or troubleshoot any problems you encounter, you'll always get a copy of the finished InDesign project file.

Lesson by lesson, you'll discover how the program features relate to producing actual usable documents as we explore the best ways to create different types of material, how to organize and name your files, and how to reuse items such as colors and artwork. By the time you finish the course, you'll not only be comfortable with the tools and features that InDesign offers, but you'll know the most efficient ways to use the program to produce the materials you need for your specific work, recreation, or hobbies.

Requirements: Adobe InDesign CS3 Windows and Windows XP (SP2 or SP3) or Vista. Adobe InDesign CS3 Mac and Mac OS X Tiger (10.4.2 or later), Leopard (10.5.x), or Mac OS X Intel; Internet access, e-mail, the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser, and the Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader 9 plug-ins (two free and simple downloads you obtain at http://www.adobe.com/downloads/ by clicking Get Adobe Flash Player and Get Adobe Reader). Note: InDesign software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. Creative interest is required, although artistic ability isn't necessary. Other Adobe Creative Suite programs such as Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Illustrator CS3 are used in preparation of the course materials, although they aren't necessary to complete the course. Access to these programs is useful for personal project development.

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