CLASS IS ON!
The seven (7) class
series begins on...
Thu. 2/4, 6-8pm
Important Notice
To Registrants!
You might be signed up,
but NOT registered!
Several people have already signed up for each class, however, if you have not already paid the fee, you are not officially registered and could be bumped if the class fills up.
Keep checking
here for postings
of class status.
Classes will be cancelled, and registration fees will be refunded if minimum student requirements are not met.
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"EXPLORING DIGITAL PAINTING" SERIES
Seven (7) 2 hr. sessions
$35.00 single session | $195.00 complete series | Class Size: 8-10
About the series: The classes listed below can be taken as single sessions or as a complete series of classes. Those who sign up for the complete series will need to have a photo to work with throughout the series. Series participants will receive a free 13” x 19” giclée proof of their work at the end of the classes.
Skill Levels: All participants must have a basic knowledge of how to use a computer.
For beginners to intermediate skill levels we recommend taking the complete series.
More advanced users, like artists and photographers having significant experience with Photoshop might benefit from individual sessions like “Exploring Digital Painting”, “Painter Basics”, “File Management” and “Giclée Printing Basics”.
Minimum Technical Requirements:
Important: If you are currently planning to purchase a computer, camera, printer or software for the purpose of working on your photography we recommend NOT to buy anything until you take the first session of these classes. We will recommend options for you that may affect your purchase decision and might possibly save you money. Eventually, you will need a computer with at least 512 megabytes of RAM, a read/write CD drive, and Photoshop Elements.
I. Digital Painting Basics (tools) –
“Understanding Your Tools!”
- System Requirements
- Camera Tour
- Photoshop Tour
- Painter Tour
- Giclée Printing Tour
II. Digital Photography Basics –
“Getting The Best Out Of Your Camera!”
- Knowing Your Camera
- Choosing Resolutions
- Image Management
- Photography Tips
- Printing Solutions
III. Exploring Digital Painting (techniques) –
“The Creative Possibilities!”
- Concept Development
- Improving Image Quality
- Working With Filters
- Finalizing Your Artwork
- Preparing For Printing
- Giclée Printing
- Preserving Your Artwork
IV. Photoshop Basics –
“The Photoshop Landscape”
- Menus & Palettes
- File Types (JPEG, TIFF, RGB, CMYK)
- Levels, Curves, Contrast
- Working With Layers
- Working With Filters
- “Bringing It All Together”
V. Painter Basics –
“The Painter Landscape”
- Menus & Palettes
- Tracing Paper
- Using Brushes
- Working With Cloners
- Surface Textures
- “Bringing It All Together”
VI. Giclée Printing Basics –
“Getting Best Quality At The Best Price!”
- Understanding Giclée
- Papers, Canvases, and more
- Coatings and Laminations
- Preparing Files For Output
- Proofing – Pluses & Minuses
- Preserving Your Prints
- What SHOULD it cost?
VII. File Management –
“Protecting Your ASSets”
- Why It’s Important
- File Naming Tips
- Software Tools (Photoshop, iView, Google, Microsoft)
- Backups & Archives
| About the focus of these classes!
The "Exploring Digital Painting" series is an intense set of 2 hour seminars focused on the 20% of the things you will do 80% of the time. It focuses on all the key points of the digital painting process. Participants will learn how to think and work as a digital artist, learn the most important parts of Photoshop, and learn the best ways to print and organize their work.
Please call (608) 877-8007 if you would like to sign up and/or know more about these classes.
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