Digital Photography and Graphics

• A picture says it all! What better way to learn to express yourself visually than through the art of photography? Our digital photography course sparks creativity while taking the students on an interactive tour through photography skills and concepts. Not only do students apply newly learned skills of composition to their own photographs, but they also practice image-editing techniques. They experience firsthand how image editing makes their photos even better and aids them in communicating their personal messages. Students build a portfolio of work and get career tips that explore the versatile and powerful field of photography.
• Software Used in the class:
  Adobe Photoshop CS 2
• Who will like this course?
  Our Digital Photography and Graphics course is perfect for kids and teens who believe there is no better way to express themselves than through the art of photography and graphics.
• Recommended Prerequisites:
  Basic understanding of PC or Mac and familiarity with the Internet.
• Workshop Titles:
  Photo Essentials
  Working with Color and Light
  Making Drawings from Photos
  Create Special Effects with Filters
  Combining Images with Layers
  Working with Shapes and Masks
  Communicating Ideas Visually
  Experimenting with Type Effects
  Preparing Files for the Web
  Building Your Portfolio
  Additional Projects
• Some Sample Projects
  Replace Your Face – Use layers and masks to attach a photo of your face to someone else's body!
  CD Cover – Use Photoshop's special effects tools and your favorite images to create an original CD cover.
  Web Banners – Design a banner that uses images and text to communicate a mood and message, then optimize it for delivery on the Web.
• Length of training:
  Morning session: Monday to Thursday (9 am - 12 noon) for two weeks
  Afternoon session: Monday to Thursday (1 pm - 4 pm) for two weeks
• Schedule:
• Session II- June 23-July 3, 2008
• Wharton County Junior College (Sugar Land) (Morning session)
• University of Houston- Clear Lake (Afternoon session)
• Harold D. Guthrie Center for Excellence (Afternoon session)
• University of Houston- Downtown (Afternoon session)
• John Cooper School (Afternoon session)
• Tuition:
  Early-Bird Registration - $285 (on or before March 31, 2008)
  Early Registration - $295 (April 1-May 26, 2008)
  Regular Registration - $315 (After May 26, 2008)
  (includes course materials)