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Adobe Photoshop for Beginners Next class starts Fridays, from 4/30-5/14 Sponsored by: ASUW Experimental College (three meetings) Taught by Nils Osmar QUESTIONS? Call 206-420-1309 or email Fridays, April 30th through May 14th, 7-9:15 P.M. ~ Location: U.W. campus ~ Tuition: $125
Photoshop is fun! Whether you're a total beginner, a home user or a graphics professional using Photoshop on the job, this class will help. You'll learn the key elements of the program, including scanning, layers, channels, filters, color correction and more. Class includes six hours of group instruction (demonstration, not hands-on), PLUS one FREE hour of hands-on private instruction (a $75 value) for each student, in which the instructor will meet individually with students outside of class to help with problems or individual projects.
See also: Beginning Editing in Final Cut Pro For a full list of upcoming classes, visit: Classesandworkshops.com
To sign up now for Adobe Photoshop for Beginners, call 206-420-1309 or click the add to cart button below. If you don't see a button, go to the Photoshop Class Page.
Questions about the class
I don't own Photoshop yet. Should I buy it before the class? Actually you may want to wait until the class starts. As a student, you will qualify to buy the academic version at a discount. (Photoshop regularly costs $999. The academic version can be purchased for $299, a $700 savings)
Is there a way to download a free version to use in the class You can download a free trial copy to use during the class, at www.adobe.com/products/tryadobe
Is this a class for beginners or advanced students? It is very much a class for beginners. I'll be assuming students don't know anything about the program, and guiding them through its major features step by step. How long have you been teaching the class? I've been teaching Photoshop classes since 1998. What version of Photoshop will we be using in the class? I'll be demonstrating using CS4 (the most recent version). But you can use any version 6.0 or later. (You can even use Photoshop Elements for many of the things we'll be doing in class.) How is the class set up? The group sessions consist of LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS projected on a screen for the whole group, using an LCD projector hooked up to a portable computer. These demonstrations cover all elements of the program, from scanning to layers, channels, and filters, to the final output (print or web pages). I'll show you photos "before and after" using Photoshop, and show you exactly how the changes and corrections were made, step by step, and will give you a CD with the before and after images, so you can follow the same steps to make changes in the photos yourself.
Is it held in a computer lab? No. It's held in a regular classroom on the UW campus (using the projector as described above). Why not hold it in a computer lab? There are some advantages to a computer lab, but there are also some disadvantages. After trying both approaches, I've moved it into a regular classroom. Here's why: a) When a class is held in a computer lab, most of the students end up working alone at a computer most of the time, because the instructor can only work with one person at a time. If the instructor takes the time to work with every student at his or her separate computer, there's not much time to present information to the class as a whole. (b) Holding a class in a computer lab drives up the cost of the class astronomically. This is the reason most similar classes cost hundreds of dollars. The costs of leasing space in the lab, leasing the computers, and paying usage rights on multiple copies of the software, areall passed on to the students in the form of higher course fees. In a nutshell, I've found that teaching the class in this way, I can cover more information than if I held the class in a lab, and it keeps the class more affordable. Demonstrations are good, but what if I need some individual help? That's why I've included a free hour of one-on-one instruction outside of class. When you need help, just give me a call and I'll meet with you for en entire hour at no charge. This is more one-on-one time than you would be likely to get in a computer lab class. You can also call me when you run into photoshop problems after the class, and have your hour of "one on one" time over the phone. I have a laptop computer with Photoshop installed. Can I bring it to class? By all means, if you have a laptop, feel free to bring it. But if you don't have a laptop, don't worry about it. You don't need one to benefit from the class.
Thanks again for the class. It was really helpful. - Sean C. (Seattle) (My wife and I) liked the format. We learned more than we had in a similar class at __________. - John R. (Seattle) The format worked well for me. It was nice having assignments, and knowing we could call you during the week if we got stuck. - Shelley G. (Seattle) I was the guy who had had Photoshop on his computer and never figured out how to use it. To tell the truth I was afraid of it. You cut through that and showed us the basic things it's used for, and how to learn about the rest. I was totally happy with the class. - Bill D. (Bellevue) I liked the relaxed atmosphere, and the fact that you made yourself available outside of class. - Sharon G. (Tacoma)
Frequently asked questions
Are these online courses? Or do they meet in a classroom? They are in-person classes that meet in a classroom in Seattle, Washington.
Are your classes sponsored by a school? They are sponsored by two schools: the ASUW Experimental College, a non-credit program run by the Associated Students University of Washington (ASUW), and the Wonder School of the Arts.
Where are the classes held? Most of them are held on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.
Are they only for U.W. students? Or can anyone sign up? They're open to everyone. You don't have to be a UW student.
How do I sign up? To sign up by phone, call 206-420-1309. To sign up online, use the Add to Cart button near the top of the page. You'll have a choice of paying by Visa or MasterCard, Discover Card or American Exress, or Paypal. If you'd rather pay by check, download this form, print it, and mail it If you have trouble downloading it, call 206-420-1309 or email us and we'll send you a copy.
How can I make sure that a class still has openings? If the payment links are active the class still has openings.
Can I pay using a credit card or debit card? Yes. We can take Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card and American Express. To sign up online using a credit or debit card:
1) scroll up to the top of this page 2) click the Add to Cart button 3) click "proceed to checkout" 4) click at the bottom where it says, "Use your Credit Card or Bank account" and enter your credit card information.
Or just call 206-420-1309, and we can take your credit card over the phone.
Can I pay using Paypal? Yes. Just click the Add to Cart links then choose Paypal as your form of payment.
Can I pay by check? Yes. If you'd like to pay by check, just download this form, print it, and mail it to the address on the form along with your check or money order.
When will I receive a confirmation? You should receive a confirming email within 24 hours of registering.
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
If you sign up for a class, then it is cancelled, you will receive your choice of either a full cash refund or a tuition credit good toward any of the other classes listed on this page.
If you sign up for a class, then change your mind or can't attend, and notify us before the first meeting, you will receive your choice of either 1) a refund of the entire fee you paid for the class, minus the $10 registration fee, or 2) a tuition voucher for the full amount paid. If you notify us after the first class meeting, but before the second meeting, you'll receive a tuition credit for 50 percent of the class fee.
If you attend some meetings of a class but miss some meetings, you can make up the meetings you missed the following quarter at no charge.
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