Casual students

Class fees:

2 day weekend $140
1 day weekend $70

To register, see the Casual Students page for information.

Class times

All weekend classes run from 10am - 5pm.

Classes begin the end of Week 1 and finish the end of Week 8 of term.

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Taming the Computer - Creating an Image for Stencilling

Date: August 7 - one day class

Tutor: Ruth Korver

Studio: Computer Graphics G1.02

Maximum number of students: 10

Description:
Taming the computer is designed especially for students who are not confident using computers. The idea is to get you up and going and producing images or files which you can use in other classes. We will be focusing on creating an image which can later be cut out and used as a stencil in painting, printmaking or design classes.
It will be a friendly introduction to using the computer as a powerful tool for your art-making. It is aimed specifically at beginner students but students who want to go over the basics of the Mac computer and Photoshop or work more independently are welcome.

Content:
This class will cover:
* Basic file management
* How to navigate a Macintosh computer
* Basic image manipulation in Photoshop
* With these technical basics you will create an image or a series of images which can be cut out and used as a stencil. This can be used in painting, printmaking (silk screen and mono-printing) and the design classes

Objectives:
* To provide instruction in basic computer skills
* To introduce the computer as a creative tool with applications to other art-making processes

Outcomes:
* A basic knowledge of file management
* Ability to navigate the computer room computers
* Ability to scan, copy or download images
* Ability to do some simple image manipulation in Photoshop
* Understand some of the possibilities available from incorporating a digital process into your art practice
* Create an image that can be cut out and used as a stencil in other classes

Required materials

cd or memory stick to take your file away with you
sheet(s) of ohp plastic to print the image onto - (optional)

Cost to student:
Dependent on what you will need to buy.

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Registration form: Weekend Term 3 2010