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Hands-On Photoshop: Level One Beginners

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Overview:

Photoshop is a very complex package. Many people facing it for the first time can either feel overwhelmed and switch it off, or give it a go and get very confused! But learning the basics is easy for anyone familiar with using a mouse and keyboard, and doing some amazing artwork is possible in just one day.

This course helps by getting you on the right Photoshop footing from the start. It is ideal for anyone who wants to learn the basics and gain the confidence to use this powerful software with their students. No prior knowledge of Photoshop is needed.

Your course will take place in a dedicated ICT venue with full technical back up and your own PC – we do not ask you to bring you own laptop, nor do we provide only one PC linked to a projector for the trainer. We believe the best way for you to learn new computer skills is to have a go yourself in a friendly, supportive environment, with plenty of time for experimentation and ample opportunity to speak to the trainer.

Please note: for those familiar with Photoshop tools, palettes and basic techniques, please refer to our course flyer ‘Hands-On Photoshop: Level Two Intermediate' despatched to your school or college, or click here for another copy.

Main features of the course:

• Giving complete beginners the skills to produce amazing artwork in just one day
• Showing just how easy Photoshop can be
• Gaining the confidence to use Photoshop in the classroom
• Plenty of time for experimentation in a supportive environment
• Your own PC set up with all the files for the day. You do not have to bring a laptop – unless you want to!

Course aimed at:

The course is ideal for all teachers wanting to gain the skills to produce their own artwork, and to improve their confidence to use Photoshop with their students. Whether you have tried to use Photoshop before and have given up, or have never previously given it a go, as long as you are ok with using a computer, then this course is for you.

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Course programme:

The day starts at 9:30 for registration, and the first session is at 10:00. The course ends at approximately 15:45.

There are refreshments at registration, mid-morning, lunch and mid-afternoon. Full delegate materials and a certificate of attendance support the course.

Session 1 – Creating artwork using selection tools and simple masks:

•  Looking at the selection tools

•  Looking at masks and their uses

•  Extracting selections to create new artwork

Session 2 – Working with fills (gradient/background/foreground) and light manipulation:

•  Looking at changing colours, tone and textures

•  Looking at lighting

Session 3 – Layers, scaling and rotating:

•  A first look at layers and how they work

•  Changing image size and position

Session 4 – Working with layers - merging, flattening and creating artistic effects:

•  Using layers to create artistic effects

•  Moving and adjusting layers

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Tutors – Penny Hill or Ruksana Patel:

Penny Hill ( London ):

Now working as an ICT trainer, Penny has over 20 years' ICT teaching experience in schools and FE. Renowned for her lively, engaging training style, Penny delivers courses from beginner to advanced levels for teachers and trainers at all levels of experience. Penny is an IT Consultant and Chief Examiner for a leading awarding body, and is the co-author of a number of ICT texts.

Ruksana Patel ( Manchester ):

Ruksana's experience as an ICT educational consultant and lecturer makes her ideally placed to deliver training on the latest advances in digital software. Her ICT training courses enable pupils, teachers and advisors at all levels to gain confidence in mastering new computer techniques. Ruksana is an IT Consultant and Chief Examiner for a leading awarding body

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Dates and locations:

London : Wednesday 16 November 2005, Wednesday 8 March 2006

Please note that when you reserve a place on the course, we will fax venue details and a map of how to get there direct to you at school or college about 10 days prior to course delivery.

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Course Feedback:

• “Excellent teaching.”
• “Great to have more individual attention.”
• “As a complete beginner, I feel much more confident to ‘play'.”
• “Very good course – easy to follow –great workbook that can be used later.”
• “Great to have immediate help when needed.”
• “Excellent. Clearly taught in simple stages.”

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Booking:

We have despatched a copy of the flyer and booking form for this course direct to your school or college. If you would like another copy please click here.

To reserve a place on this course, or to receive any further information:

• Phone us on 0121 686 5120 – we can take all your details so no need to fill in a form!
• Fax us on 0121 686 5121
• Click here to send us an email
• Click here for an online booking form

Once we have received your information, we will contact you by post to confirm your booking.

Course fee £179. VAT @ 17.5% £31.33. Total cost £210.33.

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