Introduction to Photoshop CS5 with Don Polzo UUU232
OVERVIEW
Through hands-on computer use, demonstration, and practice, students will learn the fundamentals of photoshop from an Adobe Certified instructor.
10 Thursday Sessions (6:30pm - 8:30pm):
July 19th, July 26th
August 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
September 6th, 13th, 20th
Students will learn about Adobe Camera Raw, non-destructive editing, Smart Objects, adjustment layers, masks, channels and filters to optimize their own personal creative workflow in Photoshop. Students will have the opportunity to use state of the art Apple iMac computers in class. Students should have good computer skills. Experience with Mac computers is not necessary.
This course is intended to give the student the experience needed to continue with advanced Photoshop CS5 techniques.
I will be referring to three primary textbooks:
1. Visual Quickstart Guide Photoshop CS5 (Weinmann & Lourekas)
2. Adobe Photoshop CS5 Classroom in a Book (Adobe Team)
3. Photoshop CS5 -The Ultimate Workshop (Martin Evening & Jeff Schewe)
Students need not buy any textbooks; however, I will have them in class and by the end of the course, one may be best for your personal objectives.
Practice images will be used for this 10 week class. However, in order to get the most from this course, students are encouraged to work with their own images during the 10 weeks.
Picture taking assignments may be given. By the conclusion of the course, you should have several digital image files and Epson prints. Epson printing papers will be provided in class.
This class will be held in our NEW Digital Learning Lab!
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR DON POLZO
Don Polzo, BS, MS, is the Digital Media Coordinator at Summit’s Visual Art Center of New Jersey, where he has served as a faculty member since 2003. He teaches digital workshops around New Jersey and many of the digital media courses at the Visual Art Center in Summit, including advanced Adobe Photoshop techniques. In 2009, Mr. Polzo became an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop. Other achievements include a “Certificate in Photographic Science” from the Rochester Institute of Technology and recognition by Nikon Small World. His prints have been widely exhibited at the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey; Gallery 214, Montclair, NJ; Hunterdon Museum of Art; Ringwood Art Association; Phillips Mill, New Hope, Pennsylvania; SOHO Photo Gallery, New York City, and at MOMA in “Life of the City.” Professional memberships include the American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), the Society of Photographic Educators (SPE) and the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP). In addition his photographs have appeared in numerous publications including the New York Times, the Newark Star-Ledger, the Westfield Herald and The Works Magazine of Rhode Island.
WHAT TO BRING: Each student will need a notebook (paper) and some type of storage and transfer media for image files to bring to and from class. Thumb drives or external pocket hard drives are all suitable. I would suggest nothing less than 4 gigabyte thumbdrive storage capacity with USB or Firewire connectivity. CD’s and DVD’s are not recommended for transferring digital media to and from class. The fastest storage media is either a thumb drive or pocket hard drive.
PHOTOSHOP LEVEL I COURSE SYLLABUS
WEEK 1: Basics and Introductions · Lab Introduction & Rules.
· Mac Basics, Desktop & Applications.
· Learning the Photoshop Interface.
· What’s New in Photoshop CS5?
· Photoshop Preferences & Color Settings.
· Intro to Adobe Bridge and the Basic Workflow.
WEEK 2: Digital Media Management · Transferring Images From Digital Sources (Bridge > Camera Raw > Photoshop)
· Intro to Camera Raw processing- Histogram Basics.
· File Formats, Converting File Formats, Smart Objects.
· Profile Mismatches, Color Mgt, Settings.
· Saving, Creating & Organizing Files.
WEEK 3: The Histogram & Basic Adjustments · Commands Vs. Adjustment Layers.
· Levels & Eyedroppers.
· Basic Color Correction.
· The History Palette.
· Start Using the Retouching & Cleanup tools.
Unique University® is the highly acclaimed education component of Unique Photo®, NJ’s only camera and video superstore. There is over 2000 sq. ft. of learning space, including our start-of-the art, 1000 sq. ft. main presentation hall. Unique University’s mission is to help our visitors “Create Better Pictures” by providing photography education for beginners to pros.
With events daily, it is the place where photography groups such as local camera clubs, ASMP, PPA and others meet. We have a full curriculum of classes and seminars from world famous speakers such as Art Wolfe, Rick Sammon, Michael Yamashita, Tyler Stableford, Linsay Adler, and Will Crockett. We offer photography experiences to such places at the Izod Center for Nets Basketball, Meadowlands Horse Racetrack, Lakota Wolf Preserve, NJ Jackals Baseball, Botanical Gardens, Ballooning, NYC Skyline Shoots and much more.
Our technical classes include such topics as basic D-SLR photography, lighting techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom, macro photography, composition, editing and printing, wedding photography, HDR photography, working with speedlites, how to use social media, digital organization, one-on-one instruction, and much more.
Where are classes held? Unless stated otherwise, classes are held in the Unique University classroom within the Unique Photo SuperStore (123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004).
What should I bring to class? You're encouraged to bring your camera and a notebook and pen to most classes. Some classes will require additional equipment, so please check the class descriptions.
How do I register for a class? You can register online, in-store at the concierge, or by phone at either 973-377-6454 or 973-377-2007. Please note that you will need to provide payment information.
Can I register at the door? For most classes, you're free to register at the concierge desk prior to the start of the class. Please note that there are some classes that offer "Early Bird Special" rates and others that have limited seating, so it would be in your best interest to register prior to the dates of such classes.
I am registered for a class, but I will no longer be able to attend. What is your cancellation policy? Classes under $100 require a 48-hour cancellation notice for a full refund. For classes over $100, you will need to notify us 7 days before the start of the class for a full refund.
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123 US Highway 46 West
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Phone: 973-377-2007
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