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Digital Imaging Software

    Photoshop CS2 for the Digital Photographer
   Photoshop CS3 for the Digital Photographer
    Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer
    Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer II
    Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer
    Photoshop Elements 6.0 for the Digital Photographer II
    Introduction to Photoshop CS2
    Introduction to Photoshop CS3
    Introduction to Photoshop CS4
    Intermediate Photoshop CS2
    Intermediate Photoshop CS3
    Introduction to InDesign CS3

Photoshop CS2 for the Digital Photographer

Adobe Photoshop CS2 is a high-end software solution providing support and specialized editing tools for digital photographers and graphic artists. Filled with practical, hands-on examples, this course will show you how to apply the professional tools and techniques in Photoshop CS2 that are most helpful to photographers.

Even if you have no image editing experience, you'll be amazed at what you can do with your digital photographs after taking this course.

A patient instructor will work with you every step of the way as you turn ordinary photos into stunning works of art. You'll become proficient at correcting flaws in your images, adding text, and preparing photographs for distribution via e-mail or across the Web. You'll discover how to enhance your images until they're nothing short of outstanding. And you'll gain valuable experience using the uniquely versatile collection of tools that make Photoshop CS2 so popular with photo professionals.

If you haven't yet unlocked all the mysteries of Photoshop CS2, leave your frustrations behind and enjoy the simplified, step-by-step introduction provided in this fascinating and enjoyable course.

Requirements: Windows XP or Windows 2000; Adobe Photoshop CS2 (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins); an ability to acquire digital images with a digital camera, a photo CD, or a scanner; 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). Basic computer skills, such as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and downloading and saving files will be briefly reviewed in this course, but should be familiar to you.

Please note: the Macintosh version of this software contains several significant differences and those are not covered in this course.

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      Time: At your convenience at home or by appointment at the VSU Continuing Education Computer Lab
      Location:Online
      Fee:$85
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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 Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer

Bring out the best in your images! Adobe's Photoshop Elements 5.0 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 into categories, along with learning how to use the powerful tools that make this program so popular.

Photoshop Elements 5.0 gives you room to grow while providing dynamic results in the early stages of the learning curve. By providing more features and tools than are commonly found in similar programs, Elements 5.0 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 5.0, leave your frustrations behind and enjoy a simplified introduction to the basics of this fascinating program. Practical exercises and surprising results will leave you with a great feeling of accomplishment.

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Windows (software must be installed and fully operational before course begins), 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). Note: this course is not suitable for Mac users.

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, but you should already be familiar with such actions as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and saving files.

Please note: the Macintosh version of this software contains several significant differences that are not covered in this course.

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Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer II

Adobe's Photoshop Elements 5.0 for Windows is full of outstanding features for advanced photo editing. If you've already learned the basics of Photoshop Elements, this course will help you understand how to perform more sophisticated tasks, including detailed editing, building composite images, restoring old photos, and more.

This course is designed for anyone who is already familiar with basic tasks like selecting portions of an image, cropping, printing, and performing color adjustments. 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 as you edit portraits, distort images, apply filters, and much more. You'll discover how to restore old photos, how to add a hint of color to a monochrome image for a hand-tinted look, and how to build high-impact collages with images and text.

Photoshop Elements 5.0 includes Adobe's award-winning layer technology. You'll learn how to make the most of this powerful tool by combining images, synchronizing artwork with photographs, and giving yourself the flexibility to make quick changes to images long after they have been saved.

You'll learn how to share your images in exciting ways, through animation, flipbooks, slide shows, and more. You'll see how and when to use RAW images, as well as how to use JPEGs for outstanding prints and projects.

If you haven't fully unlocked the mysteries of Photoshop Elements 5.0, leave your frustrations behind and enjoy this fun and effective introduction to the advanced features of this fascinating program. Challenging exercises accompanied by expert help every step of the way will leave you with a great feeling of accomplishment.

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0 (software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins), 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). You should feel comfortable acquiring digital images, either with a digital camera, using images scanned onto CDs, or scanning film prints. You should already be familiar with such actions as using a mouse, creating and accessing folders, and saving files.

You should also be able to use basic Photoshop Elements 5.0 functions, such as Save, Crop, Straighten, and Print. You should be able to adjust color and lighting, convert images to black and white, copy and paste one image into another, use Levels, access Help, and create text. A complete knowledge of the selection tools, feathering, and cloning tools, such as the Rubber Stamp tool and the Healing Brush tools, is also required. If you do not feel that you have the required skills, please consider taking Beverly Schulz's online Photoshop Elements 5.0 for the Digital Photographer course before taking this follow-up course.

Please note: the Macintosh version of this software contains several significant differences that are not covered in this course.

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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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Introduction to Photoshop CS2

If you want to work with graphics, Photoshop is the program you will most need to learn. Artists, photographers, designers, and hobbyists all rely on Adobe Photoshop for graphic design work. Discover the fastest and most effective ways to use Photoshop from an expert and columnist for Photoshop User magazine.

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!

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Windows XP or 2000 or Adobe Photoshop CS2 Mac and Mac OS X; comfort using a mouse, saving and retrieving files, and downloading images; Internet access, e-mail, and the Netscape or Firefox or Internet Explorer Web browser.

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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 CS2

Photoshop offers graphic artists, photographers, video artists, scrapbookers, and hobbyists fun and creative ways to alter photographs and prepare them for print or the Web.

If you understand the basics of the Photoshop toolset, this course will help you explore new and more advanced techniques for creating images, editing photos, and combining existing images in amazing ways. The emphasis is on non-destructive editing—the features in Photoshop that let you easily re-edit and change projects long after the Undo command has expired.

In this course, taught by a 2006 nominee to the Photoshop Hall of Fame, you will learn how to save every single pixel in your original images so that you can make just about any change you want quickly and effortlessly without rebuilding or redoing anything. You'll discover 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.

You'll explore Photoshop's new Smart Object feature, which makes it possible for you 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 a giant leap forward in creativity and productivity. It’s also a lot of fun!

Requirements: Adobe Photoshop CS2 and Windows XP or 2000 or Adobe Photoshop CS2 Mac and Mac OS X; Completion of Sherry London's Introduction to Photoshop CS2 or Introduction to Photoshop CS 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, and the Netscape or Firefox or Safari or Internet Explorer Web browser. Note: Photoshop CS2 software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. You may take this course using Photoshop CS, but there are several activities in which you will not be able to participate.

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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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