Digital Imaging First Steps

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Course Overview

YOU DO NOT NEED TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE.

PLEASE CALL COURSE ENQUIRIES ON 01695 52300 FOR ENROLMENT DETAILS.

Start Date Duration Venue
19 September 2011 10 weeks, Wednesday 10am-12noon Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX

Who The Course is for

Aims of programme:

To introduce the student to the skills of Image manipulation using Photoshop Elements 7.

Course Content

Learning Goals :Students will (in no particular order) be able to:

1. Identify the different elements of the Elements 7 workspace
2. Manipulate images using a variety of features and functions of Elements 7
3. Add colour and text to a black and white image
4. Have an understanding of layers
5. Be aware of different image file formats and image types
6. Save their work
7. Restore a damaged photograph
8. Use a variety of keyboard shortcuts
9. Have fun

Entry Requirements

The Photoshop Elements 7 course is aimed at learners with little or no experience in using the program. It is essential that learners are comfortable with using a computer keyboard and mouse and have a basic understanding of Windows.It is important that learners have a copy of Photoshop on their home computer (any version is suitable) as it is essential that they practise what they have learnt.

Learning & Assessment Methods

For the first session you will need to buy/bring:

A4 pad and pen. A folder or file to keep your work in. A Pen Drive to store your work.

Qualifications Gained

College Certificate.

Progression Opportunities

Students may wish to progress onto further education courses.

Career Opportunities

Course Costs

Students do not need to apply for this course.

This is a First Steps Course and is Free.

This is a non vocational course and is available to learners aged 19+.

How to Apply

Please complete and return a College application form. Application forms can be obtained college Admissions – contact details below.

Further Information: If you have a query about this course or would like advice on your study options please contact college Admissions:

In Person:
Until 19 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Westbank Campus, Yewdale, Skelmersdale WN8 6JA.
From 22 August 2011: West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale Campus, College Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DX
                

By Phone: (01695) 52300

By Email: enquiries@westlancs.ac.uk

By Post: The Principal, West Lancashire College, FREEPOST, Skelmersdale WN8 6BR

Website: http://www.westlancs.ac.uk

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet is correct at the time of printing. We reserve the right however, to make alterations or amendments to the information contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient numbers.