Our skill levels help each student attain the best class suited for their learning needs. It also helps keep each class on the same skill level for the optimal learning experience for the group. Read each of the levels and see which best fits your level of Photoshop and Photography skill.

*All of our classes require basic computer knowledge.

Beginning:

You must know basic computer knowledge with the ability to open files, save files and navigate through folder structures. No formal instruction of Photoshop, Painter, ProShow, Lightroom, or manual mode photography is needed. We suggest opening the program before coming but this level is for those who haven’t opened the package yet. Auto-mode/Program mode/Point and Shoot photographers are welcome to use our Rebel Xti, 5D and 40D cameras with help from staff to learn and become acquainted with the next level.

We suggest you take Beginning Photoshop 1 and 2 or Digital Workflow for Photographers before moving on to other classes.

Intermediate:

You have already taken Photoshop CS3 Digital Workflow for Photographers, (previously Photoshop Fundamentals), Beginning Photoshop 1 or have the equivalent basic knowledge. A sturdy understanding of the program layout is required. Course participants should have a basic understanding of tonal and color adjustments and, ideally, be making prints of their own images already. 

Recommended courses to take at this level: Photoshop CS3 Digital Workflow for Photographers (previously Photoshop Fundamentals) and Photoshop Unlimited.

Intermediate/Advanced:

The above noted and for those who are comfortable with the basic functions of their SLR (or RAW compatible) camera equipment, including the use of manual exposure. You should have Beginning Photoshop 2 completed, Photoshop CS3 Digital Workflow or have equivalent intermediate knowledge. Course participants should also be comfortable performing basic optimization tasks with their images using Photoshop with adjustment layers and have basic RAW knowledge. Partcipants must have experience printing their images.

Advanced:

All of the above noted and for those of you comfortable with your SLR camera equipment. You should be able to maneuver through Photoshop easily. A good understanding of RAW and Bridge. A good understanding of selections, masks, adjustment layers, text, tools, and palettes.

Note: Please be honest when choosing your skill level so that all students in the class can learn at the proposed pace of the instructor.