Photoshop
Intensive Introduction (suitable for beginner to intermediate students)
Taught by Joost De Geyter or Christopher Goss.
Click here for Joost's profile.
Click here for Christopher's profile.

In this course you will learn how to use one of the most powerful tools available to photographers, graphic designers, web designers and digital artists; the software Adobe Photoshop.  Some of the practical applications of the software include; photographic retouching, repair, color correction and enhancement, digital art & illustration, pattern design, and image preparation for web and print.  Primarily a tutorial based learning environment, you will be guided through the various aspects of the software, from basic concepts to more advanced techniques.  The topics covered in the lessons are as follows:

Introduction to the Photoshop work area
Basic photo corrections
Retouching and repairing images
Working with Selection
Layering basics
Masks and Channels
Correcting and enhancing digital photographs
Typographic design
Vector drawing techniques
Creating patterns and brushes
Special effects, Filters and Styles
Preparing files for the web and print

Upon completion of this course you will have gained an in-depth practical knowledge of the software Adobe Photoshop, which will empower you to create, prepare, and edit digital images on your computer.

Course Title: Intro to Photoshop
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200

Spring Session 2012: March 5th to May 12th

Section A: Monday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 5th to May 7th (Course Code: PS103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section B: Monday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 5th to May 7th (Course Code: PS104)
Location: ELC Learning Center

Section C: Saturday mornings (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 10th to May 12th (Course Code: PS105)
Location: ELC Learning Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2012 will take place from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, from Monday, February 20th through Monday, February 27th, 2012.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 8 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)