COLOR

Bits and Bytes of Color: Theory and Practice of Color Management

Doug Reese
Change your photography for GOOD! Discover principles that will open up new ways to enhance your images no matter what editor you’re using; Aperture, Elements, Lightroom, iPhoto, Photoshop, etc. Get tips and tricks you can use right away! Learn the basic theory of digital color management: what is light, what is color temperature, how vision works, color spaces (sRGB, Adobe RGB, LAB); what is analog and digital; digital camera quirks; creative use of white balance; understanding bits, bytes, pixels, ppi, dpi; JPEG vs RAW; monitor profiling; printing tips and much more. Bonus: Sizing and Sharpening for web and print. Principles are demonstrated using Photoshop for color set-up, soft proofing, inkjet printer set-up and workflow. For serious hobbyists to semi-pros with a working knowledge of the camera, photography and photo editing. Laptops and cameras aren’t needed. Bring a flash drive with JPEGs to share.

Sat, Feb 4, 9-5 p.m.      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1149W01-80132      $69, $5 material fee to instructor

PHOTO SHARING

Photo Sharing on the Internet: Tricks and Tips

Bert Paredes
Digital photography makes it possible to share your photos online with anyone anywhere. But, it isn’t quite so simple. There are a number of factors you should consider before you start, and a few errors you want to avoid. How do you determine the best choice for sharing your photos? Do you use a free sharing site, a site that charges a subscription, or even build your own site? What size and format should your shared photos be? How do you keep your photos from being stolen? What kinds of photos should you never share online? Get your questions answered and learn even more.

Tue, Mar 13, 6-9 p.m.      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1147W01-80714      $59, $2 material fee to instructor

RIGHT BRAIN PHOTO

Right Brain Photography: Unleash Your Creative Self

Eli Vega
The best photography is found where technical know-how and creative aesthetics meet. Today, photographers spend a lot of time learning about the technical side of photography. However, we need to sharpen, not only our left brain, but also our right brain in order to create the best photo images. In this highly interactive, inspirational, and fun course learn about the creative aesthetics side of photography. Discover from the Eli’s own models/paradigms to create great images. Discover concepts and principles that form these paradigms while discussing images created from those paradigms/models: Eli’s 5-Point Photo Art Model™ I S.E.E SOMETHING™ and The Photo Image Creation Process™

Mon, Feb 6-20, 6-8:45 p.m., 3 wks      Littleton Campus  Class closed
ARCR 1154W01-80713      $99, $3 material fee to instructor

Mon, Mar 5-19, 6-8:45 p.m., 3 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1154W02-80719      $99, $3 material fee to instructor

DIGITAL PHOTO

 Buying a Camera and the Basics

Bob Montgomery
Find out what to look for in buying a digital camera and deciding which is right for your needs. Learn what the technical terms mean and discuss basic functions. Discover how to upload your pictures to a computer and how to store/retrieve them. Find out how to print and the best labs to develop your photos. Learn about the different software and the basics of digitally enhancing your images.

Mon, Jan 23, 6-9 p.m.      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1131W01-80134      $49, $3 fee to instructor

Beginning Digital Photography

Bob Montgomery/Eli Vega
For the 35MM and digital camera user who is new to photography and whose camera has an adjustable aperture and shutter speed. Explore the basics of working with the camera and all of its modes. Focus on aperture, shutter speed, depth of field, ISO and exposure. Discover composition principles to create better photographs. Bring your camera and its owner’s manual.

Thu, Jan 26-Feb 9, 6-8:45 p.m., 3 wks      Littleton Campus  Class closed
ARCR 1132W01-80136      $99, $3 material fee to instructor (Eli)

Mon, Jan 30-Feb 13, 6-9 p.m., 3 wks      Parker Campus
ARCR 1132WP1-80137      $99, $3 material fee to instructor (Bob)

SELL PHOTOGRAPHY

How to Sell Your Photography in Your Spare Time

Eli Vega
Some of the best photographs are never seen. If they are never seen, they won’t sell. Learn how to market your good photos to meet buyers’ needs, establish your prices, how to find and contact potential buyers, how to protect your creative rights, and much more. You will be surprised how close your markets might be. If you want to make some extra money with your photography in your spare time, this course is for you.

Thu, Feb 23-Mar 8, 6-8:45 p.m., 3 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1152W01-80139      $99, $3 material fee to instructor

PHOTOSHOP

Photoshop Elements Basics

Amy Folkestad

Learn Adobe’s newest versions (9-10) of their user-friendly image editing software to organize and enhance your digital photos. Bring your laptop (PC or Mac) loaded with Elements software, as well as images that you would like to use. During the first week learn how to manage your photos and practice using editing tools to improve your images. During the second week, explore cover layers, how to create artistic affects, how to take out unwanted objects (like that pesky pedestrian in your family photo), and other practical editing skills.

Tue, Jan 24-31 6-9 p.m., 2 wks     Littleton Campus
ARCR 1145W01-80141      $99

Tue, Mar 6-13, 6-9 p.m., 2 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1145W02-80720      $99

CREATIVE IMAGES

Photographs from the Heart

Richard Steckel
Join Dr. Richard Steckel, co-founder and executive producer of the Milestones Project and learn, share, reflect, and celebrate your photographs. Each class session covers a theme/concept that will be explored during the next week. For example: tangibilizing dignity, cooperation, respect, joy, and sorrows will be examined through photographs you take. Learn through a sense of whimsy, playfulness, and “undiscovered creativity and competence”, highly interactive, engaging, and practical. Use your own digital camera regardless of make and model. The material fee covers the cost of a book students will produce.

• find the story” in your picture taking.
• produce a treasured gift for a loved one on a special occasion.
• discover the five categories of photography which will change the way you see the world.
• impress yourself and others with your deepened sensitivity to the people and places around you
• take photographs that document what is important in your life.

 Tue, Jan 24-Mar 6*, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1092W01-80768      $109, $50 material fee to instructor

TRAVEL PHOTOGRPAHY

Secrets to Great Travel Photos

Ron Stern
Well known travel photojournalist Ron Stern (ronsterntravel.com) shares the secrets to taking great pictures. Whether using a small point and shoot or an expensive SLR, learn to look for and take the best possible shots. Begin inside and learn about the basic camera operations and techniques the pros use. Then go outside to practice what you have learned. Bring your camera. Ron will help you see creatively, explore the techniques of framing, and when to use fill flash, reflectors, and manual settings for more versatility. Discover how to use natural lighting for dramatic effect. He will also share some options for low-cost methods to create a full-color, hardcover photo book of your images.

Fri, Mar 2, 5-7 p.m.      Littleton Campus
ARCR 1151W01-80144       $49

ONLINE

Too difficult to get to class? Try an online course. Visit the online section and follow the links to ed2go to see how easy and fun online learning is.

Section Numbers Chart:

• W01     January 18
• W02     February 15
• W03     March 21

Remember to include course number, section number as indicated above, course title and course start date when registering and completing your registration form for all courses listed below:

ONLI 1030     Introduction to PhotoShop CS4 — $109
ONLI 1041     Introduction to InDesign CS3 — $109
ONLI 1046     Introduction to Adobe Acrobat 9 — $109
ONLI 1071     Photoshop Elements 8 for the Digital Photographer — $109
ONLI 1103     Photoshop Elements 8 for the Digital Photographer II — $109
ONLI 1169     PhotoshopCS4 for the Digital Photographer — $109
ONLI 1177     Introduction to Flash CS4 — $109
ONLI 2066     Photographing Nature with Your Digital Camera — $109
ONLI 2965     Photoshop Elements 7 for the Digital Photographer — $109