Digital Photography

Basic Digital 1 - Day & Evening
This class will cover the essentials of digital photography for cameras that can be used manually (M). From understanding what a pixel is to learning the best way to use your camera with all of its modes and menus. There will be in class shooting assignments as well as discussions that include: downloading onto a computer, managing photos, e-mailing, printing and basic image adjustments. A small materials fee is due at the first class. Taught by Elyse Shapiro. Elyse Shapiro has been a photojournalist and a photography teacher in Connecticut for more than 25 years. She freelances out of her West Redding studio.
5 Sessions $78 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $39)
Wed., 4/23, 30; 5/7, 14 & 21; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; ERMS
Thur., 4/24; 5/1, 8, 15 & 22; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Venus Bldg.

Digital 2 (Intermediate/Advanced) - Day & Evening
For Students who have a basic knowledge of their camera and want to improve the images they take. Learn about exposure, focus, white balance, lighting & composition thru in class shooting assignments. Images shot in class will be downloaded onto a computer and critiqued. There is more focus on composition and the art of photography. Computer workflow and image manipulation will also be discussed. Suitable for cameras that can be used manually (M). A small materials fee is due at the first class. Taught by Elyse Shapiro. Elyse Shapiro has been a photojournalist and a photography teacher in Connecticut for more than 25 years. She freelances out of her West Redding studio.
3 Sessions $48 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $24)
Wed., 5/28; 6/4 & 11; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; ERMS
Thur., 5/29; 6/5 & 12; 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Venus Bldg.

Digital Cameras

Digital Cameras & the PC

These courses are taught in the computer lab and focus on the software used to edit and produce digital images and videos.

Prerequisite:
PC Basics Quickstart or comfort level using Windows’ file management. Please call (203) 431-9995 if you have questions.

Your Digital Camera and Your PC: The Basics
Prerequisite: PC Basics QuickStart, skills in file management or equivalent experience. For people who are thinking about buying a Digital Camera or who have not used the one they have yet. For people with “consumer type” cameras that have an LCD (liquid crystal display) for viewing. Ready or not, you’ve been blessed with your first digital camera. No film to load, instant previews, point and click. This class will review basics such as equipment care, taking a few pictures, deleting pictures, storing, importing images into a Word document, printing images, and sending images by email. Bring your camera, software cd, and cable. Digital supply sources and sources of detailed information and education will also be covered. Taught by Charles Greenberg.
1 Session $36 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $18) (+ $ materials)
Mon., 4/28; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus - 2nd fl.
Mon., 5/15; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus - 2nd fl.
Mon., 7/10; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus - 2nd fl.

More Digital Cameras
Prerequisite: PC Basics QuickStart and Your Digital Camera and Your PC or equivalent experience. Prerequisite: Some experience using a Digital Camera. If you’ve mastered basics such as downloading and printing, but want to go further, this class will cover slide shows, creating image web albums, and other intermediate applications. Images as fund raising and gift ideas, digital supply sources, and sources of detailed information and education will also be covered. Taught by Charles Greenberg.
1 Session $36 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $18) (+ $ materials)
Mon., 5/29; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus - 2nd fl.
Mon., 7/24; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Venus - 2nd fl.

Adobe Creative Suite

All Adobe courses are taught on IBM Compatible PC’s

Adobe Photoshop Elements on the PC: Basics
Prerequisite: Good computer skills. Photoshop Elements is a scaled down, much less expensive version of Photoshop for home and small business use. Use Photoshop Elements to modify and improve photographs (teacher supplied and your own). This is a step-by-step approach to using Photoshop Elements with a focus on the Tools, particularly selection (including magic wand and magnetic lasso), drawing, painting and editing tools, and special effect filters. Learn how to enhance your photographs using techniques to retouch, rotate, duplicate, remove red-eye, crop, and resize images to modify photographs and create a photo collage and digital photo album or scrapbook page. Great for digital camera owners, but a digital camera is not necessary. Taught by Peggy Bruno.
5 hours $90 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $45) (+ $ materials)
4/2 & 9; 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.; Venus Bldg.
5/22 & 29; 3:10 to 5:40 p.m.; Venus Bldg.

Adobe InDesign on the PC: Introduction
Prerequisite: Strong skills in word processing. We will make this class available on a tutorial basis or set up a class for your group. InDesign is a trade favorite for professional publishing. Learn to use the basic tools and techniques to lay out pages and enhance text. Includes using headlines, columns, fonts, lines, and color; changing margin, paragraph and character settings; using drawing tools and typing on a path. Participants will also learn how the softwares of Adobe Creative Suite work together as we insert graphics (from Illustrator), photos, and objects in the document. Please call 431-9995 for information.
5 hours $90 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $45) (+ $ materials)
5/8 & 15; 3:10 to 5:40 p.m.; Venus Bldg.

Multi-Media Show Creation With P owerPoint

PowerPoint 2007 and 2003 are both available. Please let us know if you have a preference.

Multi-Media Show Creation
Prerequisite: Competent skills with Windows and Word. A hands-on workshop where students will use their own photographs and Powerpoint to create a fabulous multi-media show. It’s a great way to commemorate a special event or trip, and share your memories with family and friends. The show created is much more sophisticated than what can be done with standard “slide show” software. The finished show may include photographs, video clips, captions, explanatory text, artwork and graphics, maps, diagrams, charts, narration, sound effects, and music. All will be put together with interesting animation effects. Each session will consist approximately of half lecture/demonstration, and half lab time to work on your own show with teacher support. Taught by Al Wolf.

Multi-Media Show Creation - Basic
Prerequisite: Competent skills with Windows and Word. See description above. The Basic class covers the creation of a show,with pictures, captions, music, art work, and basic animations.
10 hours $150 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $75) + $mtls
3/31; 4/7, 21 & 28; 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Wolf; Venus Bldg.

Multi-Media Show Creation - Advanced
Prerequisite: Competent skills with Windows and Word. The advanced class covers more advanced techniques, allowing you to incorporate maps, diagrams, and charts into your show; add narration, use advanced animation techniques, pan oversized photos back and forth, and organize a large show into multiple sections.
10 hours $150 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $75) + $mtls
5/5, 12, 19 & 6/2; 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Wolf; Venus Bldg.

PowerPoint 2007 - Fast Paced
Prerequisite: Competent word processing skills. A quick and comprehensive course that will enable you to become a PowerPoint pro. Create slide presentations using templates, wizards, and “from scratch.” Change text, color schemes, background color, fonts, and slide order. Import images from the Internet. Insert and modify clip art and pictures. Use sounds, spreadsheets, charts, tables, and organization charts in slides. Add animation and transition movement to the presentation. Create subliminal or disappearing messages. Learn to create digital photo album pages (printable) and setup the photos for a continuous display presentation.
4 hours $72 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $36) (+ $4-6 Workbook)
4/1 & 8; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; Bruno; Venus Bldg.
5/5 & 8; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Greenberg; Venus Bldg.
6/3 & 4; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; Bruno; Venus Bldg.
7/14 & 17; 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Greenberg; Venus Bldg.

Fractal Art

Fun with Fractal Art
This is a one session class of 1 ½ hours in which students will learn to use freely available software to create fantastic colorful fractal images. These beautiful images can be enjoyed for their own sake, or captured and incorporated into other projects. The class will also include a simplified overview of the mathematics of fractals. Taught by Al Wolf.
1 1/2 hour $27 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $14) + $mtls
4/28; 3:45 to 5:15 p.m.; Wolf; Venus Bldg.