Photography

Digital Camera Basics
Digital cameras can intimidate users - even those with considerable experience with film.  Practice using your camera, connecting to the computer and transferring your photos for editing and printing.  Learn about digital camera controls, features, and settings; the differences among various digital file formats; the resolution you absolutely need to produce the kind of pictures you want; the various media available for image file storage and more.  Each participant will bring a camera with the manual and connection cords to each class. Textbook is included.

FULL
Course Number: 510102B5J
Instructor: Charles Savage
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Date: Sept. 21-30, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $95

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102B3J
Cost: $55

Digital Cameras:  Beyond the Basics
Prerequisite: Digital Camera Basics or knowledge of topics covered: transferring pictures from camera to computer, e-mailing and printing pictures, switching camera modes and flash options.

By popular demand!  You know how to use your digital camera, and often take good pictures by luck or accident. Take the next step and gain more control over your digital photography. Find out how and when to adjust white balance, ISO, exposure and flash. Learn what the various automatic, semi-automatic and manual settings can do. Explore software and online options for file management, keeping images safe, editing out flaws and printing.  Then, use this knowledge and your camera to bring creative control to your photography.  Whether you are photographing your children as they grow, capturing the wonder of nature or preserving history at your family reunion, this class is for you.  Each participant will bring a camera with the manual and connection cords to each class.

FULL
Course Number: 510102B4J
Instructor: Charles Savage
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Date: Oct. 12-21, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $85

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102B1J
Cost: $45

Think Like a Photographer
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of your camera.

Bored with taking ordinary snapshots? Learn the basic elements that professionals use to make memorable and exciting photographs. This class includes hands-on activities as well as instructor-led discussion. Each participant will bring a camera with the manual and connection cords to each class. 

Course Number: 510102B15J
Instructor: Charles Savage
Day: Tuesday/Thursday
Date: Nov. 3-12, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Downtown
Cost: $85

SENIORS
Course Number: 510102B2J
Cost: $45

Perfect Pictures with Photoshop Elements 6.0
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files.

Open up the world of digital photo manipulation with this affordable alternative to Photoshop. Adobe's Photoshop Elements 6.0 provides simple tools anyone can use for quick fixes and photo enhancement.  Learn to resize and crop photos, correct lighting and color issues, add text, and fix flaws and blemishes like redeye.  Great for amateur digital photographers.

Course Number: 210102B1J
Instructor: Gerry Masse
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Date: Sept. 28-Oct. 7, 2009
Time: 10AM-Noon
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $95

SENIORS
Course Number: 210102B2J
Cost: $49

Adobe Photoshop CS3 Basics
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of Windows, including saving and moving files.

Photoshop CS3 is a professional-level program for photo editing.  Use the new Photoshop effects to create and enhance your own drawings, to correct and improve scanned images, and to manipulate digital photo images at-will. Learn about the toolbox, layers, filters and more. No freehand drawing skill is required to create stunning effects, even at basic skill levels. Composites, basic color correction, and layered editing will be taught in a hands-on, artistic approach.

Course Number: 210102B3J
Instructor: Gerry Masse
Day: Monday/Wednesday
Date: Oct. 26-Nov. 4, 2009
Time: 6-8PM
Location: Liberty Drive, L107
Cost: $95

Ivy Tech Community College
Center for Lifelong Learning
301 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 330-6041

Updated 10.20.09