Date: February 28th 2008

Visual Arts Academy News Registration is Open! March Updates and New Classes For March and May Open     ~ Closed this semester ~    New    ~ Last Chance til Fall

Register Now for March! Office, Website and Computer classes to assist you at home or at work. Office Need to create Word documents? Spreadsheets? Databases? Powerful Presentations? Courses in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint. WebDesign Using FrontPage, PhotoImpact and Dreamweaver or learn to code yourself with our Beginner HTML courses,and later move on to our Introduction to CSS. Computer Learn how to do routine maintenance, everyday tasks and keep your computer functioning at its peak with our new Computer Basics course. Lots of freebies and Resources to assist you. The PC Basics course will teach you how to get the most out of your computer, XP, your Browser and OE. As well as how to help you keep it secure and virus-free. Basic WebDesign with PhotoImpact - Open+++ Johannes Jensson Introduction to HTML: Just the Basics - Open+++ MaryLou White Introduction to HTML-2: Tables and More - Open+++ MaryLou White Introduction to FrontPage - Open+++ JC Sullivan Introduction to CSS - Currently Unavailable+++ Katie Becker Dreamweaver CS3 Closed March+++ Debbie Hardisty Introduction to MS Excel -Open+++ JC Sullivan Introduction to MS Word - Open+++ JC Sullivan Dynamic Presentations with PowerPoint - New - Open+++ Cornelia Yoder MS Access:An Introduction - New - Open+++ Paul Houston PC Basics - Closed March+++ Virginia Miller Click here to view Class Descriptions.

Fractals and Flames Learn the Fundamentals and discover the concepts that can make your art unique. Check our extensive lineup, from beginner levels to the more advanced artistry and formulas. Apophysis Explorations - Open+++ Travis Williams Apophysis:Beyond the Basics - NEW OPENS MAY+++ Travis Williams Working with UltraFractal -FULL-Registering for MAY+++ Janet Parke UltraFractal Masking -Open +++ Janet Parke UltraFractal Artistry -Open+++ Janet Parke (2 semesters) UltraFractal Formulas 1 -LAST SEMESTER until FALL+++ Kerry Mitchell UltraFractal Formulas 2 - LAST SEMESTER until FALL+++ Kerry Mitchell XenoDream -NEW OPENS MAY +++ Joseph Presley Click here to view Class Descriptions.

Favorite 3D Programs Bryce for Beginners to help you create those magical vistas, scenics and more. Poser and Daz Studio for Beginners to create wonderful 3D objects, people, pets and more. Morphing, Lighting, Styling and all the fundamentals to get you on your way. Bryce:Beginners-Open+++ Sharren Graham Bryce:Advanced--NEW OPENS MAY+++ Sharren Graham DazStudio:Beginner-Open+++ Sharren Graham DazStudio:Beginner-NEW OPENS MAY+++ Sharren Graham Poser:Beginner-Open+++ Sharren Graham Poser:Beginner-NEW OPENS MAY+++ Sharren Graham Click here to view Class Descriptions.

PhotoImpact - Photoshop - PaintShop Pro - Photography Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced users can all explore new horizons in these popular image editing programs. Learn to use the Vector tools, outside filters or edit that favorite photo. Techniques for masking and cropping, making vignettes and photo restoration. PaintShop Pro:Beginners-Open+++ Cammy Cochrane/Alene Robinson PaintShop Pro:Intermediate-Open+++ Cammy Cochrane/Alene Robinson PaintShop Pro:Advanced NEW OPEN+++ Cammy Cochrane/Alene Robinson PaintShop Pro:Digital Scrapbooking and Elements-COMING SOON+++ Cammy Cochrane/Alene Robinson PhotoImpact:More to Discover 10 - Open+++ Virginia Miller PhotoImpact:More to Discover 11/12 - Open+++ Virginia Miller PhotoImpact: Photo Editing - Open+++ JC Sullivan PhotoImpact: Fun with Paths - NEW-OPEN+++ Virginia Miller/Sharon Cataldo PhotoImpact:Filter Fun - NEW-OPEN+++ Mandy Olszewski Digital Scrapbooking with PhotoImpact -NEW-OPEN+++ Cindy Piper Photoshop Basics - Open+++ Judy Gardner/LynnDeBree Photoshop Photo Editing - Open+++ Judy Gardner/Lynn DeBree Camera Basics and Creative Shooting Techniques -NEW-OPEN (2 semesters)+++ Judy Gardner/Lynn DeBree Click here to view Class Descriptions. Fine Art Instruction, Drawing, Cartooning and Painting PhotoImpact and/or DrawPlus Digital Painting Learn to paint in PhotoImpact, learn the tools, what they do, how to use them and then fine tune your skills with Digital Fine Art Techniques. Creative Painting:PhotoImpact-Paint tools Proficiency - Open+++ Norma Murphy Advanced Creative Painting:PhotoImpact - Open+++ Norma Murphy Digital Fine Art Techniques:PhotoImpact -Open+++ Norma Murphy Pixels Art:PhotoImpact -Open+++ Norma Murphy Digital Cartooning -Open+++ Norma Murphy Advanced Cartooning -Open+++ Norma Murphy Landscape Painting:Digital - NEW - OPEN+++ Lin McBee PainterX Basics:Tools - NEW OPENS MAY (2 semesters)+++ Lin McBee Fine Art Instruction Learn the principles of art, perspective, figure drawing and painting. These courses can be completed with traditional sketchpad, painting tools and a scanner or with digital software. Fine Art Principles: All media -Open+++ Norma Murphy Figure Perspective Drawing:All media -CLOSED MARCH+++ Norma Murphy (2 semesters) Perspective Drawing-Head and Hands:All media - CLOSED MARCH+++ Norma Murphy (2 semesters) > Portrait Painting:All media - Open+++ Giselle Zeitler Click here to view Class Descriptions.

Animation Make your pages come alive with animation! Gif Animator5: Introduction - Open+++Maggie Lombardi Gif Animator5: Advanced -Currently Unavailable+++Robert Nelson Click here to view Class Descriptions. eBay Enjoy the fun of eBay or become a serious Seller **eBay classes are temporarily unavailable A Beginner's Guide to Buying on eBay - CLOSED+++ Debra Gates A Beginner's Guide to Selling on eBay - CLOSED+++ Debra Gates A Beginners Guide to Buying and Selling on eBay -CLOSED+++ Debra Gates (2-semesters) Selling on eBay: Beyond the Basics - CLOSED+++ Debra Gates (2-semesters) Click here to view Class Descriptions.

In the Works! A new Graphic Design class and Creating a Web Presence. Purchasing a Domain name, understanding your server and Publishing your Website.

Be sure and visit our affiliate sites! If you love creating Graphics in PhotoImpact or Painter, Join the new PhotoImpact-International Forum. Another new forum has joined the PhotoImpact community PIRC And if you are new to Graphics and use PhotoImpact, be sure and check out the Beginners Workshop Do we teach your software? If you would like to be listed here, please contact us.

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