Week One- April 4th/ Intro

Class Outline for Week 1, April 4, 2012

Lecture: 

• Introduction of Instructor and Students 

• Go over syllabus 

• Fill out questionnaire 

• Photoshop Basics: Orientation of palattes, overview of tools, layers, brushes 

• Intro to Bridge: Organizing your images 

• The importance of shooting RAW, Brief Intro to Raw

Lab: 

• Exercise using Photoshop tools 

• Discussion and exercise on image size, file formats (JPG/PSD/TIFF/RAW)  

• Simple Photo repair exercise: using patch, clone and healing tool on a portrait 

HW due week 2 (April 11th): Retouch one portrait, save as TIFF with layers. Reading: Classroom in a Book 

Sections 1 and 2 (pgs. 12-65) and Section 5 starting on pg. 124

Tools:

Welcome to Spring Quarter! Basic Class Info

This course is an intro to Photoshop CS5, beginners level. Whether studying design, photography or studying culinary arts, we all need to be able to showcase our work in a professional manner and Photoshop can help us do that. In this 11 week course, we will learn how to manipulate images for the purpose of creating a professional looking portfolio, online and printed. For each homework assignment, you are encouraged to use what we have learned in class on YOUR OWN images. By the end of the class, you will have created an online portfolio that highlights your best work and you'll have a link to send out.

Course Number: FS122
Course Title: Image Manipulation
Class Meeting Time & Day(s) : Wednesdays 6-10pm
First Class: April 4th
Final Class: June 13th

Course Length: 11 Weeks total (4 hours each session)

Instructor: Erin Gleeson, erin@eringleeson.com


Course Description:
Students develop basic image manipulation skills in a Mac lab using Adobe Photoshop CS5. Emphasis is placed on mastering the fundamentals of scanning, color management, photo retouching, imaging, special effects and filters and masks.

Gaultier Exhibit at the deYoung in SF

The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk

March 24, 2012 - August 19, 2012

More info, HERE