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Anyone Can Draw
Study contours, space, composition and shading, using a variety of media that may include graphite, pen and ink, charcoal and pastels. Includes still life, landscapes and portraits. Supplies provided by the student; to be determined at first class.

LSP 5577 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $139; Non-Sponsoring $169

CRN 1584 Saturdays
March 11-April 22
9 a.m.-Noon Marple

Acrylic Painting
Learn the basics of acrylics in a studio setting, including care and use of materials, underpainting, light and shadow, color mixing, and paint application. Supplies provided by the student to be determined at first class. Bring sketching materials.

CAR 3615 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $139; Non-Sponsoring $169

CRN 1583 Saturdays
Jan. 21-Mar. 4
9 a.m.-Noon Marple

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Writing

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Creative Writing
Learn to make your fiction or non-fiction writing come alive with creative techniques. Learn to see in new ways, use your senses more accurately, set a mood, use people more effectively, handle conversation and create a point  of view. Does not teach writing basics or English. 

CAR 3080 / Length: 16 hours
Cost: Sponsoring: $129; Non-Sponsoring: $159

CRN 2126 Wednesdays
April 5-May 10
6:30-8:30 p.m. Hybrid


 


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Introduction to Photoshop
Learn this image-editing program used by the pros. Course topics include: cropping and resizing images, selecting image areas, layers, compositing, adjusting color and lighting, retouching photos, adding text, and preparing images for print and the web. Prerequisite: COM 3102 or equivalent skills

COM 1653 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175

CRN 2149 Tuesday
March 21
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Exton
CRN 2150 Mon & Wed
April 17-26
6-8 p.m. Marple

Lightroom
Learn how professionals and hobbyists use Lightroom to manage digital photos, while saving time and giving that professional look. In this hands-on class, you will learn how to correct common lighting and color problems, reduce noise, crop, and print. Whether pictures from your point-and-shoot camera or RAW files from your professional DSLR, this class will have you creating professional images.

COM 1667/ Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $160; Non-Sponsoring $195

CRN 2152 Mondays
March 27-April 17
6-8 p.m. Marple
Photoshop Advanced

Learn advanced techniques of this professional image editing program. Course topics include: masking, advanced use of layers, vector shapes and paths, special effects with text layers and blending modes. Prerequisite: COM 1653 or equivalent skills

COM 1657 / Length: 8 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $140; Non-Sponsoring $175

CRN 2151 Mon & Wed
May 8-17
6-8 p.m. Marple
NEW! Photo Editing Made Easy - MacOS

Photos composing high-quality projects or special gifts are easier than ever with Photos for Mac users. Create photo books and framed gallery prints to website using third-party extensions (IE: Motif, Shutterfly, WhiteWall and more)

COM 0127 / Length: 2 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $40; Non-Sponsoring $60

CRN 2153 Wednesday
April 12
12:30-2:30 p.m. Marple
Digital Photo Management

If you love taking pictures but all your digital photos are scattered across smartphone, computer, camera cards, etc., this class is for you! Learn how to manage, update and keep your photos cataloged like a professional digital asset manager. Bring a 2TB portable external hard drive. Useful book information will be provided in class.

COM 0124 / Length: 6 hours
Cost: Sponsoring $105; Non-Sponsoring $135

CRN 2155 Wed & Thurs
March 29-30
6-9 p.m. Marple
CRN 2154 Wed & Thurs
April 19-20
6-9 p.m. Marple
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